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What to do and see in Wiltshire, England: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Discover the best top things to do in Wiltshire, United Kingdom including Wadworth, Boscombe Down Aviation Collection, ATBShop Skate Warehouse, Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta, Mompesson House, Wilton House, Marlborough High Street, Wiltshire Museum, STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway, Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum.
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1. Wadworth
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 566 reviews
Established in 1875, this independent family owned brewery is steeped in history, heritage & traditional skills, as well as a wide collection of carefully hand crafted ales. Our Visitor Centre & Brewery Shop is open Monday to Saturday from 9am-5pm (except bank holidays), and is well stocked with your favourite Wadworth ales and gifts. The Harness Room Bar is open from 12noon - 4.30pm Monday to Saturday (closed on bank holidays). **Please note that guided tours are currently unavailable**
Reviewed By secondrow
Well if you are there is plenty of it and mighty fine examples of the Traditional Ale brewers craft are there for you to sample.However there is a lot more to this tour than Beer.An interesting visitors centre ,a couple of stunning shire horses (Sam and Jac), gleaming harnesses and vintage industrial architecture. Becky our guide was friendly and knowledgable and led us up and down the brew house allowing inspection of the coppers, mash tun's and fermenting vessels. Great Value for money and a must do if you are visiting wiltshire or on your way to the west country.
2. Boscombe Down Aviation Collection
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 582 reviews
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. ATBShop Skate Warehouse
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 70 reviews
ATBShop Skate Warehouse - Swindon's only indoor Skate park. A fun place to bring your scooter or skateboard or you can hire. The park include a large street section with movable rails,grind boxes and mini ramp. The park also features a 4f extension, wall ride, "A" frame, Hubba, down rail, channel gap, fun box. The park also has a cafe serving real coffee and snacks and has a workshop and show room.
Reviewed By keysaregoode
If anyone is thinking of taking up skateboarding, is a novice or a even pro then I 100% recommend you get yourself down to ATB in Swindonia. Great guys who are open, friendly and knowledgable. They made a returning-to-skating-after-25-years-old- git like me feel very welcome. The park is obviously better than my non existent skills could exploit but no one extracted the urine despite multiple slams. The outside and covered mini ramp has recently had a makeover and the ply is smooth as. It is nice and small and a perfect place to try something new without the risk of seriously damaging yourself (ish, in my case). There is loads of kit you can borrow - wrist guards, elbow and knee pads, helmets and decent full set ups. The shop is has a great array of kit so make sure you bring your wallet! If you are pretty local then it’s also worth signing up for membership as you save 2 squid a session. Finally (if you have read this far - well done you!) the social bbq’s in the summer we’re a bonus. Also my favourite price - gratis! Good work peeps. ????????
4. Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta
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4.5 based on 6,642 reviews
Prepare to be amazed by one of the finest cathedrals in the UK, home to Britain’s tallest spire and largest cathedral close and cloisters. Our original 1215 Magna Carta is the best-preserved copy in existence and our 14th century clock is the oldest working mechanical clock in the world. We suggest 1.5 – 3 hours for your visit, but you can see most highlights in 45 minutes if you are pressed for time. You can enjoy delicious snacks and meals prepared freshly on-site in our Refectory Restaurant and browse our unique range of souvenirs in our Gift Shop. 10-minute walk from Salisbury Train Station | 20-minute drive from Stonehenge| 1.5 hours from London. Tickets must be booked online. There is no charge, but please support our work by giving a donation.
Reviewed By TroutQ - London, United Kingdom
What a great day out! I went mainly to see the Magna Carta but was surprised to discover a fantastic art and sculpture collection. The highlights for me being a sculpture by Anthony Gormley, the amazing font and a magnificent tapestry by Grayson Perry, the worlds oldest working clock and of course the Magna Carta. All the staff inside the Cathedral were helpful and friendly but Rob stood out as a fantastic curator. Thanks Rob for taking us back into the Cathedral to view the rear of the tapestry which we hadn't spotted. Oh and of course its a beautiful cathedral.....
5. Mompesson House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 593 reviews
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!
6. Wilton House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 390 reviews
7. Marlborough High Street
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 358 reviews
Reviewed By cld802 - Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
I love Marlborough and the High Street is quaint yet functional with a great mix of quirky and useful shops, and lots of places to eat and drink.
8. Wiltshire Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 367 reviews
COVID-19 Update: Please book in advance from website. The Museum tells 500,000 years of Wiltshire's story told in award-winning galleries featuring high quality graphics and leading-edge reconstructions.* Gold from the time of Stonehenge- On display for the first time are dozens of spectacular treasures dating to the time of Stonehenge and worn by people who worshiped inside the stone circle.* Lots for children too- Follow Archie and Ollie on a gallery trail, build Stonehenge, examine the evidence under a microscope and try on Bronze Age clothes. * Saxon Wiltshire - the Making of the Kingdom of Wessex. New gallery featuring spectacular finds from pagan Saxon burials and evidence of the beginnings of Christianity in Wiltshire. * The Devizes Story - telling the fascinating story of our town - Devizes Castle, the Civil War Battle of Roundway and the bustling Georgian market town.
Reviewed By Squire2014 - London, United Kingdom
I've passed this museum many times and finally got to visit it. It's a super place and the staff were most welcoming. It has a wide range of prehistoric artefacts, in particular from the Bronze Age. Finds from local sights include some exquisite gold pieces. The local history is interesting, while the Anglo-Saxon room contains some rare pieces. I rather rushed round but do allow more time.
9. STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,512 reviews
Reviewed By titanicjoyrider - Bracknell, United Kingdom
This museum is a must for any steam heads or fans of railways and locomotives! Situated in the old GWR works in Swindon, right next to the new outlet shopping centre it is perfectly located for ease of access! The museum is full of exhibits and hands on activities that charts the history of the GWR and the role of Swindon in the railways from inception up to the present day! Information is clearly displayed and presented in an easily digested format that gives you just enough to come away having learned something, but not too much that you loose interest. However, what most people will come for are the static exhibits and trains themselves, of which there are plenty to look at! From small practical tank engines to the more famous crack express trains the museum houses them all in context surrounded by authentic paraphernalia from the period in question! Of particular note are the King Class: George V and City Class: City of Truro (first train to do 100mph) our of which are on loan from the National Railway Museum! Highlights and plus points: Excellent attractions Loads to see and do Family friendly Accessible to all Trains galore Perfect for anyone Near to the shops Negative points: Not enough time in the day to see everything! Overall highly recommended, it’s a must see and do and you will not be disappointed!
10. Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
The museum has an impressive collection of classic cars, as well as Lorries, Motorcycles, Mopeds, Push bikes, a large selection of vehicle manuals and other archive material, and a large collection of motor memorabilia.
Reviewed By 855PhilD - Royal Wootton Bassett, United Kingdom
A nice little museum with interesting exhibits, I got the feeling that you could go back many times and see different details each visit. The museum is small with probably less than 100 cars but they are well presented and the whole museum is very well kept.
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