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Visit Wiltshire Great Days Out Wiltshire 2015 visitwiltshire.co.uk Wiltshire: timeless wonders… timeless pleasures… timeless places 2015 promises to be a very special year for Wiltshire Relax with friends and family while sampling traditional as we celebrate 800 years since the signing of Magna Wiltshire specialities at tea shops, pubs and restaurants Carta. Salisbury Cathedral is home to the best around the county. Enjoy a little retail therapy at the preserved original 1215 document, Trowbridge is one designer and factory outlets in Swindon or Wilton, where of the 25 Baron Towns, and exciting events marking this the past meets the present in their historic buildings. Or historic anniversary will take place around the county – browse the many independent retailers to be found in see visitwiltshire.co.uk/magnacarta for details. our charming market towns, uncovering interesting and individual items you won’t find on every high street. Wiltshire is an enchanted place where you feel close to These towns also offer a wide variety of nightlife, with the earth and the ever-changing big skies. Renowned for the city of Salisbury holding Purple Flag status – the its iconic white horses carved into the rolling chalk ‘gold standard’ for a great night out. downs, almost half of our breathtaking landscape falls Wiltshire is a beautiful and diverse county with a within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and there thriving arts scene covering theatres, cinemas, arts are numerous ways to enjoy this quintessentially English centres and more. Throughout 2015 it will also host a countryside, from walking, cycling and horse-riding to huge range of exciting festivals and events, from music fishing, golf, canal boat trips and more. and dance to comedy and crafts – see With over 10,000 years of history Wiltshire has more visitwiltshire.co.uk/whats-on for further details. than its fair share of amazing attractions. On the ‘must Only an hour and a half, or less, from London, Wiltshire see’ list alongside the medieval city of Salisbury with its is peaceful, relaxed and unhurried; the perfect antidote magnificent cathedral are the Stonehenge and Avebury to our overcrowded cities. Here, you can press pause World Heritage Site, Longleat Safari & Adventure Park and let time stand still. So make 2015 the year you and the National Trust’s garden at Stourhead. Other ‘big come and see us, to write your chapter in Wiltshire’s names’ include the stately homes and gardens at never ending story. Bowood and Wilton, and modern-day attractions such as Castle Combe motor racing circuit, Salisbury If you are looking for a great place to stay, pick up a copy Racecourse and Wiltshire Music Centre. of the 2015 Wiltshire Accommodation – Stay, Discover, Explore guide from one of the Information Centres listed on You can explore our industrial heritage at Wadworth page 58 or go to our website: visitwiltshire.co.uk Brewery, Crofton Beam Engines and Wilton Windmill, STEAM Museum or Swindon & Cricklade Railway; discover bison, butterflies and farmyard favourites; or uncover Wiltshire’s unparalleled archaeology in our fascinating museums. For in-depth knowledge you can’t beat a tour from one of our specialist guides. Front Cover Main photo: Crofton Pumping Station from the Kennet & Avon Canal. Small photos (l to r): Shakespeare’s Globe at Old Wardour Castle, Ageas Salisbury International Arts Festival; Bowood Adventure Playground; Cherhill White Horse. DAWN OVER THE VALE OF PEWSEY 2 #timeforwiltshire Contents 1215-2015: 800 Years of Magna Carta 4-5 Key to Symbols and Abbreviations 55 Attractions and Places to Visit 6-28 Getting Here is Easy 55 Attractions on the Wiltshire Borders 29-32 General Information 55 Guided Tours and Transport 33-35 Timeless Pleasures 56-57 Arts, Events & Entertainment 36-39 Information Centres 58 Activities 40-43 Key to Map 58 Food & Drink 44-52 Map of Wiltshire 59 Shopping 53-55 FISHERTON MILL KENNET & AVON CANAL WOOLLEY GRANGE HOTEL Keep up to date with us online: VisitWiltshireLtd @VisitWiltshire @visitwiltshire And tell us about your visit via our social media channels using #timeforwiltshire Wiltshire at your fingertips To download our Wiltshire and Salisbury Apps, simply scan the QR code and download for FREE NOW. Or search Wiltshire or Salisbury in the App Store or on Google play. Subscribe to our e-newsletter Go to visitwiltshire.co.uk and sign up today to receive all the latest information on special offers, competitions and more! STONEHENGE See visitwiltshire.co.uk/offers for a wide range of special offers 3 1215 – 2015 800 Years of Magna Carta KING JOHN SIGNING MAGNA CARTA, SALISBURY CATHEDRAL MAGNA CARTA EXHIBITION, SALISBURY (ARTIST’S IMPRESSION) Magna Carta Events: In June 1215, at the instigation of 25 barons from across Ageas Salisbury International Arts Festival England, Magna Carta was signed at Runnymede by King Wednesday 27-Saturday 30 May: Shakespeare’s Globe John. Who could have imagined that eight centuries later Theatre presents King John this ‘great charter’ would still be helping to shape the law in countries around the world. Salisbury March-September (selected dates): Salisbury City Guides’ Step inside the Chapter House at Salisbury’s magnificent Magna Carta Walks Gothic cathedral and you can see for yourself the best Mid June-Early September: Barons’ Trail preserved of only four remaining original 1215 Magna Carta manuscripts, displayed in a spectacular medieval setting. Salisbury Cathedral A major exhibition opening in March 2015 will explain the Opens March: Magna Carta Exhibition historic context behind Magna Carta and show how it June-September: Enlightenment and The Power of Words – remains as relevant as ever today. interactive lighting projections Saturday 13-Sunday 14 June: Gala Weekend Trowbridge, Wiltshire’s county town, is also linked to Magna Carta as it was the headquarters of Henry de Bohun, one of Wednesday 15-Saturday 18 July: Southern Cathedrals’ only two barons from the West Country. He is pictured in a Festival stained glass window at St James’ Church, holding a copy of Tuesday 15-Sunday 20 September: ‘Magna Flora’ Flower the Charter. Festival A wide range of Magna Carta themed events will take place Salisbury Playhouse in Salisbury, Trowbridge and Wiltshire during the course of Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 June: Members of Stage ’65, 2015. These include contemporary art installations, Salisbury Playhouse’s youth theatre, will perform a new, a Barons’ Trail, musical performances, specially specially written play at Salisbury Cathedral exploring the commissioned theatre, family activities, a flower festival themes of Magna Carta. Younger members of Stage ’65 will and a medieval Charter Fayre. also be involved, performing an interactive piece of theatre in the Cathedral Close. 4 #timeforwiltshire Autumn: Salisbury Playhouse will be staging The Magna Carta Plays, specially written by four leading British playwrights. Taking inspiration from Magna Carta, they illustrate how the principals laid out in this celebrated document still influence the civilised world. Trowbridge Saturday 28 February-Saturday 25 July: The Magna Carta & Trowbridge Exhibition Saturday 25 April: King John and Magna Carta England Conference, the reality behind the myth Sunday 14 June: Ringing of the 12 bells and service, Parish Church of St James From June: Trowbridge in Bloom: floral displays throughout the town July: Trowbridge in Bloom: Flower Festival at St James’ Church Friday 24-Sunday 26 July: Magna Carta Extravaganza Two-day Magna Carta Trail across Wiltshire A special trail leaflet detailing locations around the country with links to the story of Magna Carta can be downloaded from our website: www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/magnacarta CLOSE UP OF MAGNA CARTA See visitwiltshire.co.uk/offers for a wide range of special offers 5 ATTRACTIONS & PLACES TO VISIT Shrouded in mystery, steeped in legend, it’s easy to understand why the ancient Britons believed Wiltshire was special, and to this day the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site remains a magnet for people from around the world. But history in Wiltshire is not just ancient; here you can wander through time. The Romans, Normans and Saxons have all left their mark and medieval Salisbury Cathedral is home to the charter which helped shape the law in England and beyond – Magna Carta. Elsewhere you can visit manor houses, gardens, castles and churches; enjoy close encounters with animals of all shapes and sizes; take advantage of discounts at designer and factory outlets; unearth the secrets of the past at one of our many museums; or enjoy modern-day attractions such as motor and horse racing. #timeforwiltshire AVEBURY AMESBURY Historic Amesbury - the Home of Stonehenge Amesbury is the town where history and Stonehenge began, the oldest continuous settlement in Britain. Start your visit with refreshments at Solstice Park and meet the mighty Ancestor representing the earliest settlers in Amesbury around 10,000 years ago. Not far away at Archers Gate you can see the town’s rich heritage depicted through a community mosaic, along with an impressive recreation of the famous Amesbury Archer – found nearby. The town centre welcomes visitors with many independent and unique shops, two coach friendly bays and free parking close to the Community and Visitor Centre (open Monday-Saturday) with information on places to visit, shop, eat, drink and stay. Wednesday is market day. The History Centre in Church Street (opening times vary), is where the story of Stonehenge is told and home to one of the country’s largest collections of Mesolithic tools. The 10th century church of St Mary and St Melor is Amesbury’s oldest building and houses a 1777 organ, 15th century clock, crusader crosses and royal floor tiles and tells THE ANCESTOR the story of Queen Eleanor of Provence, who was given a royal funeral in Amesbury in 1291. Famous hostelries include the Antrobus Arms where The Beatles stayed whilst filming Help on Salisbury Plain and the 13th century George Hotel which houses Amesbury’s Aviation Heritage History Centre.
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