10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Wiltshire That You Shouldn't Miss

March 6, 2022 Leonarda Pillsbury

Discover the best top things to do in Wiltshire, United Kingdom including The Wharf Theatre, Boscombe Down Aviation Collection, Forest Falconry, Salisbury Escape Rooms, Avebury Stone Circle, West Kennet Long Barrow, Iford Manor: The Peto Garden, Westwood Manor, Mompesson House, Larmer Tree Gardens.
Restaurants in Wiltshire

1. The Wharf Theatre

Couch Lane, Devizes SN10 1EB England +44 1380 840864 [email protected] http://www.wharftheatre.co.uk
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

The Wharf Theatre

2. Boscombe Down Aviation Collection

Hangar 1 South Old Sarum Airfield Old Sarum Airfield, Salisbury SP4 6DZ England +44 1722 323636 http://www.boscombedownaviationcollection.co.uk
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5.0 based on 582 reviews

Boscombe Down Aviation Collection

Whether you're a serious aviation enthusiast or a kid who wants to sit in fast jet cockpits, this is for you! Please note - We are at Old Sarum Airfield - NOT at the Boscombe Down airfield.

Reviewed By thorpoticus - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

What a fantastic place to get up close to a large part of Britain’s military aviation history Most of the cockpits are open and you are allowed to climb inside and use the controls The staff are very friendly and informative with anything you may want to know Recommended for kids of all ages(I’m 59) If you’re near Salisbury this is a must!

3. Forest Falconry

New Road, Landford, New Forest National Park Wiltshire SP5 2AZ England +44 1794 323310 [email protected] http://www.forestfalconry.com/
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5.0 based on 156 reviews

Forest Falconry

A Totally hands on adventure! Forest Falconry is based on our exclusive 12 acre woodland site, which is home to over 50 species of Birds of Prey, including Eagles, Owls, Hawks and Falcons. We aim to make your day with us truly memorable in a fun but informative way, with plenty of hands on, as you help train and fly these majestic creatures. 'Half day' and 'Full day adventures' available to book on our website. Gift vouchers are also available to purchase for that special person.

Reviewed By andyfI325MP

I had a fabulous day at Forest Falconry. Hanna and Stephen introduced us to many of their birds of prey, and they were very friendly and informative, we had hands-on flying the birds, I think my favourite was a white-faced Owl called Rafiki. I highly recommend this experience.

4. Salisbury Escape Rooms

11A Fisherton Street, Salisbury SP2 7SU England +44 1722 428980 [email protected] http://www.salisburyescape.com
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5.0 based on 880 reviews

Salisbury Escape Rooms

Salisbury Escape Rooms; the only one created and built by UK Detectives, this real life Escape Room is great fun. Following on from our last scenario The Wessex Serious Crime Squad has been sent abroad to investigate the murder of a prominent scientist. You and your investigation team are needed at Starboard Upton Lab to eliminate the suspects and find the killer Can you achieve the task before the time is up? Ingenious physical and multi-media puzzles and clues challenge your lateral thinking skills to the limit. Excellent for families, friends, colleagues. Teams of 3-6 £69 couples £50.

Reviewed By neillockhart1 - Devizes, United Kingdom

We really enjoyed the experience at Salisbury Escape Rooms, your facilities, plot, process and puzzles were so well thought out and designed with an amazing amount of variety and technology it certainly stretched the ability for any team to work collaboratively requiring lots of different skills and competencies.... so congratulations on the investment of time, money and resources to create this innovative experience. Many thanks to all involved..... brilliant !

5. Avebury Stone Circle

Herepath Marlborough, Avebury SN8 1RF England +44 1672 539250 [email protected] http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/avebury/?utm_source=Trip%20Advisor&utm_campaign=Local%20Listings&utm_medium=Trip%20Advisor%20Profiles&utm_content=avebury
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4.5 based on 2,291 reviews

Avebury Stone Circle

This mysterious stone circle is thought to have been constructed in Neolithic times between 2500 to 2000 BC by The Beaker people, who might have played a major role in the formation of another eerie ancient site at Stonehenge.

Reviewed By F5904TEianm - Ashbourne, United Kingdom

In many ways more impressive than Stonehenge, and such a lot to see. It's great to get up close and walk amongst and indeed touch the stones, also a beautiful picturesque village with pub, church, manor house and museum barn. Easily enough for a half day, or perhaps a full day. If you enjoy walking and exploring our history, a 5 mile circuit also taking in Silbury Hill and West Kennet Long Barrow makes a full and fine day!

6. West Kennet Long Barrow

Avebury SN8 1QH England http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/west-kennet-long-barrow
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4.5 based on 360 reviews

West Kennet Long Barrow

Reviewed By 71flojo - Newbury, United Kingdom

Nice 10-15 min walk from lay by mostly uphill to the Long Barrow which has large stones at the entrance where you can squeeze past to enter the chambers. It is very dark inside but can see several rooms branching off. Worth a look inside. Standing on the top of the site is a lovely view of Silbury Hill in the distance.

7. Iford Manor: The Peto Garden

Iford Manor, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 2BA England +44 1225 863146 [email protected] http://www.ifordmanor.co.uk
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4.5 based on 205 reviews

Iford Manor: The Peto Garden

Internationally renowned, Grade 1 listed, Italianate gardens designed by Harold Peto, who made Iford his home from 1899-1933. Characterised by terraces, pools, statuary cloisters and remarkable rural views, the garden is an archetype of its period and a historic design gem. The present owners have restored and today maintain the historic gardens and the ethos of their original designer through modern borders blended with historic plantings, and today welcome visitors to their home five days a week, with coach visits available outside normal hours. A housekeeper's tearoom serves homemade cakes and light refreshments at weekends and there is a cake-of-the-day during weekdays at the entrance desk. The gardens are steeply terraced, partially accessible to disabled visitors, who are recommended to call ahead for assistance. The gardens are not well suited to children because of unfenced ponds and other hazards. The owners are keen to protect a tranquil environment for visitors.

Reviewed By 954gemm - Bath, United Kingdom

It's not by chance we chose to move to Bradford-on-Avon - it's surrounded by beautiful places such as this! Albeit it's not a massive space, the grounds are stunning. We had one of the best experiences ever meeting one of their cats and him showing us around on my birthday. We really enjoyed the variety of the gardens, with an Asian themed area for example, and some quintessentially British parts etc. Visit at different times to enjoy different aspects for sure, and stop for a nice slice of cake and loose leaf teas if you get time.

8. Westwood Manor

Bradford-on-Avon BA15 2AF England +44 1225 863374 http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/westwood-manor/
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4.5 based on 54 reviews

Westwood Manor

9. Mompesson House

Cathedral Close, Salisbury England +44 1722 335659 http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mompesson-house
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4.5 based on 593 reviews

Mompesson House

Reviewed By yardleygirl08201960

This National Trust property benefits from its own beauty, informative room guides and a central and stunning location right in the cathedral close. It also is blissfully free from hordes of tourists so that one can truly appreciate the rooms at one's leisure. There are informative pamphlets as well as helpful volunteers in each room who are knowledgeable and welcoming. Delightful garden and team room at the back of the house. Not to be missed!

10. Larmer Tree Gardens

Tollard Royal SP5 5PT England +44 1725 516228 [email protected] http://www.larmertreegardens.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 110 reviews

Larmer Tree Gardens

Reviewed By jackiehK7703ER - Godshill, United Kingdom

really lovely gardens small and intimate, many beautiful bushes and plants, statues around the pretty pond area, they also have festivals here every year. its a prtty area , and nice drive. the people are friendly, and its reasonably priced too.

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