Time for WILTSHIRE Visitor Map 2016 visitwiltshire.co.uk 2016: Year of the EnglishGarden TIMELESS Wonders If you stand on Salisbury Plain at sunrise or sunset it’s easy to understand why the ancient Britons believed Stonehenge was special, and even today people from across the globe make the pilgrimage here. Outstanding exhibition galleries at the Stonehenge visitor centre set the stone circle in its historic context. At Avebury, where the great stone Salisbury Cathedral offers one circle forms a huge ring enclosing superlative after another and the part of the village, misty mornings awesome sight of its spire soaring a can be magical. The wider landscape breathtaking 123 metres (404 feet) surrounding both monuments is into the air never fails to impress. home to numerous other ancient structures, so here you can truly Within the Cathedral’s Chapter touch the past. West Kennet Long House you’ll find an exhibition Barrow is one of Britain’s largest showcasing the best preserved Stone Age burial sites, while the of four original 1215 Magna Carta origins of Silbury Hill, the largest manuscripts. For an unforgettable man-made mound in Europe, are experience, a Tower Tour leads lost in the mists of time. you up narrow, winding staircases Among Wiltshire’s other iconic sights to the foot of the spire, 225 feet are its White Horses carved into the above ground where you can enjoy rolling chalk downs. panoramic views across Salisbury. > West Kennet Long Barrow > Stonehenge Silbury Hill “ Wiltshire - where you can walk through time.” > thestonehengetour.info priority entrance . Registered Charity Number 205846. guaranteed at Stonehenge David Levenson / National Trust Images © buy online your all-in-one ticket Avebury includes bus tour, Stonehenge admission Explore the world and entry into famous stone circle and Salisbury Cathedral manor house in the heart of the ancient Wiltshire landscape exploring 01672 539250 X3 FROM FROM nationaltrust.org.uk/avebury BOURNEMOUTH TO SALISBURY NEW CANAL SALISBURY every 30mins in summer, every 30 mins Monday to Saturday every hour in winter > Salisbury Cathedral across the water-meadows TURNING HEADS TO THE PAST Explore the lost city and stand in the footprint of the original Salisbury Cathedral. WALK IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF YOUR ANCESTORS Get closer to the mystery of Stonehenge at our new, state-of-the-art exhibition and visitor centre. The English Heritage Trust is a charity, no. 1140351, and a company, no. 07447221, registered in England. SH034_Old Sarum CS_Visitor Map Ad_148.5x210mm_AW.indd 1 25/09/2015 11:56 TIMELESS Pleasures > Forest Falconry > Kennet & Avon Canal > Iford Arts Festival Whether your ideal break is calming, comforting, refreshing, or bursting with high adrenalin excitement, Wiltshire is the perfect antidote to overcrowded cities. Our thriving arts scene is as inventive as it is engaging. Top quality venues include the South West’s leading producing theatre, a music centre with ‘the finest acoustic outside London’, plus cinemas, arts centres and more. Our range of events is equally exciting, encompassing street theatre and dance, classical, jazz and world music, as well as carnivals, fairs, street and folk festivals. You can team up with a local guide to discover tales of mystery, myth and legend, or try your hand at falconry, fishing or golf; pony trekking or a canal boat trip; a skydive or hot air balloon flight; a treasure hunt or off-road driving experience. If the weather throws a spanner in the works there are ample indoor activities to choose from too, from spas and cookery schools to escape games, go karting and laser combat. Wiltshire has taken centre stage in a wide range of big screen and TV productions, from swashbuckling adventures to Jane Austen classics. Most recently, Wiltshire locations have featured in Downton Abbey, Poldark, Wolf Hall, War Horse and some of the Harry Potter films. Lacock, Castle Combe, Corsham, Stourhead and Great Chalfield Manor are among the filmmakers favourites and well worth a visit. Peaceful, relaxed and unhurried the shopping streets of Salisbury and many historic Wiltshire towns are home to a wealth of independent retailers, as well as colourful markets and top notch designer outlets. We also pride ourselves on the quality of our food and drink, making the most of delicious local produce and keeping traditional specialities alive, with plenty of coffee shops, tearooms, pubs and restaurants around the county. > Skydive Netheravon For something a little different, why not follow the Saints and Sinners heritage trail, which twins four of the county’s historic churches with nearby pubs and hotels: visitchurches.org.uk/saintsandsinnerswiltshire “Wiltshire: less tick-tock and more timeless pleasures to enjoy” salisbury playhouse Wiltshire Music Centre Salisbury Playhouse is a professional Internationally-acclaimed 300-seat concert producing theatre in the heart of Salisbury. hall with ‘the finest acoustic outside London’ Its varied programme includes plays, (Sean Rafferty, BBC Radio 3), hosting over musicals, one night events, children’s theatre 100 events a year: world-class classical, folk, and an annual traditional pantomime. jazz and world music concerts; children’s The Café at the Playhouse is open six days music and storytelling shows; live broadcast a week for morning coffee, light lunches, opera and ballet; youth orchestras; festivals; afternoon tea or pre-show light bites. free music sessions; and music workshops. 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