Wiltshire

Wiltshire is a historic county in South West England renowned for its ancient monuments, scenic chalk downs, and cultural landmarks including Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral.

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Smallbrook cottage

This is a charming four-bedroom thatched cottage near the New Forest featuring exposed beams, an oak conservatory, and a wood-burning stove, set in peaceful countryside with scenic views and a relaxing atmosphere.

3 miles from The Pepperbox

The Pepperbox is an historic hexagonal folly tower built in 1606 on Pepperbox Hill, Wiltshire. It offers panoramic views across the surrounding countryside including Salisbury. The tower is a Grade II listed building and a notable early folly, owned and preserved by the National Trust.

Near Windmill Hill, Avebury

Windmill Hill is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure in Wiltshire, England, known as the largest of its type in Britain and part of the Avebury World Heritage Site, featuring ancient ditches and archaeological significance.

2 miles from Sculpture exhibition in Avebury Manor Garden

5 Sep–18 Oct (another 9 days)

An outdoor sculpture exhibition displays works by more than 20 artists across the 11 garden rooms at Avebury Manor. Visitors can explore the sculptures among the garden’s seasonal planting; the works are also available to buy.

Near Owlpen Manor

Owlpen Manor is a romantic Tudor manor house in Gloucestershire featuring terraced gardens, unique historic interiors, and woodland walks. Visitors can enjoy private guided tours, a church with notable mosaics, and onsite dining options in a picturesque Cotswold valley setting.

2 miles from Tinkley Tots

12 Oct, 19 Oct…

Tinkley Tots is a weekly outdoor nature group for children aged 2–4 and their grown-ups, with a different nature theme, story and activities each session. Children can explore outdoors, discover wildlife and make things from natural materials.

Higher Farm - The Stables

A light and airy barn conversion situated in the rural village of Martin near Salisbury, offering a peaceful and homely holiday retreat with scenic countryside surroundings and nature immersion.

3 miles from Cirencester Amphitheatre

Cirencester Amphitheatre in Gloucestershire is the remains of a large Roman amphitheatre, notable as the second-largest in Roman Britain, with visible earthworks and evidence of tiered seating for thousands of spectators, and historical significance as a defensive site in the 5th century.

Wayside Lodges - Sycamore Lodge

Sycamore Lodge is a timber lodge accommodation set on a small holiday park in Wiltshire countryside, offering a peaceful and family-friendly retreat with private and shared outdoor spaces including enclosed gardens and woodlands, suitable for families and pets.

2 miles from Calstone and Cherhill Downs

Calstone and Cherhill Downs is a protected biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Wiltshire known for its unimproved chalk downland, diverse orchids, and rare butterflies, set within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

3 miles from Indian Block Print at Bowood House & Gardens

9 Oct

Participants learn the traditional art of Indian block printing through a demonstration and guided practice, then create a table runner, napkins or other textile items to take home.

Located in Calne

Calne is a historic market town in Wiltshire, England, known for its rich heritage, Georgian architecture, and cultural events. Nestled within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it offers visitors scenic landscapes, a public art trail, and a strong local food tradition centered around its famous pork-curing industry.

The Augusta House

A lakeside holiday home situated in a private gated nature reserve with views over Somerford Lagoon, featuring multiple bedrooms and shared leisure amenities including pools, gym, sauna, and outdoor spaces.

3 miles from Westonbirt House

Westonbirt House is a renowned Victorian historic house and garden in Gloucestershire, offering guided tours of the architecturally impressive house and extensive arboretum. Visitors can explore both indoor and outdoor attractions including gardens and the Italian gardens, with accessibility provisions and family-friendly experiences. Entry requires pre-booking except for Historic Houses members who visit free.

Nuthatch

This accommodation is a large family-friendly house located within a gated and managed estate set in 450 acres of Cotswold countryside, woodland and meadows, close to rivers and serene lakes, offering a scenic and nature-immersed setting.

The Mill Lodge

The Mill Lodge is a detached cottage in the secluded valley of Woodbridge Brook, set in the South Cotswolds on the Wiltshire and Gloucestershire border, ideal for families and nature lovers looking for a peaceful countryside retreat with outdoor activities.

3 miles from Charlton Park Farms

Charlton Park Farms is an outdoor venue set in beautiful English countryside, ideal for rural weddings with stunning views and ample grounds.

2 miles from Sutton Lane Meadows

Sutton Lane Meadows is a natural site featuring traditionally managed hay meadows rich in plant species including orchids, with a nature walk exploring rare plants, butterflies and birdlife. It is an outdoor nature reserve near Chippenham, Wiltshire, open dawn to dusk and free to visit.

Bumble Lodge

Bumble Lodge is a luxurious, spacious, and family-friendly holiday lodge set in a peaceful woodland location at the 5* Green Hill Farm Holiday Village, providing a nature-immersed countryside retreat with nearby forest access and seasonal park activities.

2 miles from Foxbury

Foxbury is a fragile heathland restoration conservation site in Hampshire with no regular public access except for special events and educational groups. Visitors can enjoy outdoor trails, rare wildlife, and educational experiences amid natural heathland and woodland habitats.

Coot Lodge

A luxury barn conversion situated in a private 450-acre nature reserve, offering a peaceful and scenic retreat with family-friendly amenities and access to shared spa and outdoor facilities.

Near Bath Assembly Rooms

The Bath Assembly Rooms is a Grade I listed Georgian building in Bath, England, featuring the largest Georgian ballroom in the city, decorated with fine art and chandeliers. It historically served as the social hub for balls and concerts and is now a National Trust visitor attraction used for exhibitions, concerts, and filming.

Near Lantern Lecture: People of Colour in Bath from the Georgian period to the Ethiopian Royal family

9 Oct

Dr Tim Manningmore gives a talk exploring the history of People of Colour in Bath, from the Georgian period to the Ethiopian Royal family’s move to Fairfield House.

The Colleys

The Colleys is an elegant holiday home located in the centre of Lechlade-on-Thames, near the Thames Path and Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a comfortable and charming base for friends, couples, or small families with an enclosed courtyard garden and nearby river activities.

2 miles from Buscot Old Parsonage

Buscot Old Parsonage is an 18th-century house with a small walled garden located on the banks of the River Thames in Oxfordshire, accessible only by prior arrangement with the tenant. The property has limited access and no toilets, making it less suitable for groups or wheelchair users.

3 miles from Garston Wood

Garston Wood is an ancient woodland nature reserve in Wiltshire, known for its rich wildlife including dormice and colorful wildflowers like bluebells. The site offers outdoor walking paths with natural surfaces and is open free to the public year-round, but has no visitor facilities or food available.

Freshbrook

A modern and spacious three-bedroom home in the peaceful Freshbrook area of Swindon offering a comfortable and stylish setting suitable for families and small groups with a private garden and on-site parking.

Near Lydiard House & Park

Lydiard House & Park in Wiltshire features a historic Palladian mansion with ornate interiors and family portraits, set in 260 acres of parkland including a restored Georgian walled garden. The venue offers a cafe, children's play area, and hosts year-round events, making it a compelling destination for families and history enthusiasts.

Located in Swindon

Swindon is a large historic market town in Wiltshire, England, known for its rich railway heritage, cultural festivals, shopping outlets, and diverse multicultural community.

The Garden House

The Garden House is a peaceful private retreat in the village of Norton St Philip near Bath, featuring a detached property with an enclosed garden and orchard, overlooking a historic church and offering a cosy living space with wood burner and smart TV in a countryside setting.

2 miles from Iford Manor Gardens

Iford Manor Gardens in Wiltshire features a unique Italianate garden designed by Edwardian landscape designer Harold Peto around a medieval house. Visitors can explore historical garden architecture, classical sculptures, and woodland walks. The venue includes an award-winning café and restaurant and offers special tours and an immersive outdoor garden experience.

2 miles from Figsbury Ring

Figsbury Ring is an ancient earthwork site in Wiltshire featuring Neolithic and Iron Age archaeological remains set within protected grassland on a chalk ridge, managed by the National Trust and open to the public as a significant outdoor historical landmark.

3 miles from Marden Henge

Marden Henge is the UK's largest Neolithic henge enclosure, featuring a vast oval earthwork bordered partly by the River Avon. It is an archaeological site of great significance with timber structures and ancient artifacts, reflecting ceremonial uses during the Neolithic period, located near the villages of Marden in Wiltshire.

The Farm - Hog Pits

A delightful bungalow with wood burner located on a working farm in a rural setting near Wiltshire and Berkshire canals, set on one level with accessible features and enclosed garden overlooking countryside.

The Old Dairy

This single-storey, detached period cottage named The Old Dairy is set in the grounds of the owner's farmhouse in Gloucestershire and offers a peaceful rural retreat with scenic countryside views and easy access to walking routes and local attractions.

2 miles from Uley Long Barrow

Uley Long Barrow, also known as Hetty Pegler's Tump, is a Neolithic burial mound in Gloucestershire featuring a transepted gallery grave with ancient stone chambers and archaeological significance.

3 miles from ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ at Newark Park

7 Oct–15 Nov (another 37 days)

A family sensory trail brings the story of ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ to life through interactive installations, inviting visitors to search for the bear.

3 miles from Breamore House

Breamore House is an Elizabethan manor house in Hampshire offering visitors an immersive experience of fine paintings, tapestries, and period furniture, set within beautiful parkland. The house has wheelchair accessible routes and a café, providing a comfortable visit amidst historic surroundings.

The New Inn Farm - The New Inn Barn

This is a converted barn accommodation set in a large meadow with beautiful interiors, offering a peaceful countryside retreat with accessible features and private outdoor amenities including a hot tub and enclosed garden.

3 miles from Fiddleford Manor

Fiddleford Manor is a medieval manor house in Dorset dating back to around 1370, featuring original interiors and restored by English Heritage, open to public visits throughout the year.

3 miles from The Coombes, Hinton Parva

The Coombes is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Wiltshire, featuring important chalk grassland habitat within a steep-sided dry valley, known for diverse grasses and butterflies. It is owned by the National Trust and accessible to the public.

Near Bath Skyline

Bath Skyline offers extensive outdoor walking trails including a 6-mile circular walk with scenic views, an Iron Age hillfort, natural play areas, and diverse wildlife in limestone meadows and woodlands, all accessible free of charge.

Near An exhibition: The World in Bath - Georgian People of Colour at Bath Central Library

7–10 Oct, 12–17 Oct…

An exhibition at Bath Central Library exploring the lives and histories of people of colour who lived, worked and visited Georgian Bath. Visitors can view portraits and objects connected with people uncovered through the exhibition’s research.

Cuckoos Nest

Cuckoo's Nest is a stylish four-bedroom terraced property located on Clearwater Lake within the Lower Mill Estate nature reserve, offering a peaceful and scenic waterside retreat ideal for family holidays or group stays with access to shared spa and sports facilities.

2 miles from Rodmarton Manor

Rodmarton Manor is an Arts and Crafts manor house showcasing locally made furniture, original interiors, and an 8-acre early 20th-century garden. Visitors can tour the historic house and explore the extensive gardens, enjoying a blend of cultural heritage and outdoor beauty.

Arnolds Hill Farm - The Ash - Arnolds Hill

The Ash is a ground-floor, rural barn conversion cottage located on the outskirts of a small village in the Somerset countryside, offering peaceful countryside views and a homely atmosphere with exposed oak beams and modern comforts.

Arnolds Hill Farm - The Oak

The Oak is a rural accommodation offering a peaceful ground-floor open plan living space with en-suite king-size bedrooms, set in the Somerset countryside near Wingfield village.

2 miles from Westwood Manor

Westwood Manor is a Grade I listed 15th-century manor house in Wiltshire, featuring historic interiors with fine furniture, musical instruments, tapestries, and beautifully restored gardens, open to the public during summer days.

3 miles from Houghton Lodge Gardens

Houghton Lodge Gardens is a historic 18th-century garden featuring formal and informal landscapes, a new Oriental Garden, champion trees, and riverside walks with alpine and sheep sightings. It offers a picturesque outdoor experience with plant sales and refreshments available.

Whitey Top Lodges - Whitey Top Country Lodge

This brand new luxury lodge is set in a peaceful rural working farm environment within a small holiday park, offering privacy, stylish contemporary accommodation with its own private hot tub and garden area, suitable for a relaxing countryside break near national parks and nature reserves.

2 miles from Nympsfield Long Barrow

Nympsfield Long Barrow is a Neolithic burial site located near the village of Nympsfield in Gloucestershire, England. The outdoor archaeological site features a trapezoidal long barrow with multiple chambers and is managed as part of Coaley Peak Country Park. It offers visitors a glimpse into ancient burial practices, with excavations revealing human remains and artifacts dating back to around 2800 BC.

2 miles from Stranger Folk at Woodchester Park

7 Oct–8 Nov (another 30 days)

Visitors use the Stranger Folk app to follow an interactive folklore adventure around Woodchester Park, guided by the Crone and completing challenges to close a rift between worlds. The activity can take around 20 minutes or be extended into a day-long walk.

Lower Mill Estate - Plovers Nest

Plovers Nest is a four-bedroom terraced property on Clearwater Lake within the Lower Mill Estate nature reserve, offering a contemporary waterside retreat suitable for families and groups, with scenic natural surroundings and nearby popular Cotswold villages.

Triss

This cosy cottage set in a rural courtyard within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers a peaceful retreat surrounded by wildlife and countryside, near historic towns and recreational outdoor activities.

3 miles from Hambledon Hill

Hambledon Hill is a prehistoric hill fort in Dorset featuring Neolithic and Iron Age earthworks. The site is a National Nature Reserve with significant wildlife and is owned by the National Trust, offering outdoor historical and natural exploration.

2 miles from Prior Park Landscape Garden

Prior Park Landscape Garden is a historically significant English landscape garden near Bath, designed by Alexander Pope and Capability Brown, featuring iconic structures like a Palladian bridge and Gothic temple, set in a steep valley with lakes and restored grounds open to the public.

2 miles from Silent walking disco at Prior Park

11 Oct, 24 Oct

An early-morning silent walking disco at Prior Park, with attendees invited to sing, dance and walk around the lakes and across the Palladian bridge.

3 miles from Stonehenge

Stonehenge is a world-famous prehistoric monument featuring the iconic Stone Circle and a museum exhibition showcasing 4,000 years of history. Visitors can explore the outdoor landscape and take part in guided tours inside the stone circle outside normal hours. The site offers a café, shop, and family-friendly facilities, making it a compelling cultural and educational day out.

Bramble Cottage

Bramble Cottage is a stylish and private country retreat in the Cotswold village of South Cerney, offering a peaceful countryside setting with garden access and a hot tub, suitable for families or couples.

3 miles from Cirencester Park

Cirencester Park is a large parkland with a mansion known for its monumental yew hedge, extensive woodland, and pasture with historical significance including baroque avenues and the site of a former castle, open for visitors to explore the grounds.

3 miles from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Fontmell and Melbury Downs is a protected chalk downland area in Dorset known for its beautiful open grasslands, circular walking routes, diverse wildlife, and scenic viewpoints including Melbury Beacon. It offers accessible outdoor experiences with opportunities to spot butterflies, orchids and glow-worms in summer, set in the landscape that inspired Thomas Hardy's novels.

The Stable

The Stable is a peaceful countryside holiday cottage adjacent to a listed farmhouse with views over farm and Wiltshire countryside, near the Wilts and Berks canal and wild flower meadows, offering a laid-back, family-friendly retreat.

Henge Estate

This Grade II listed Georgian manor house is set in 25 acres of Wiltshire countryside featuring ample space for families or groups, a games room, and a private hot tub, with a peaceful and stylish rural atmosphere.

2 miles from White Barrow

White Barrow is a large Neolithic long barrow on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, notable as the first ancient monument purchased by the National Trust and a protected archaeological site dating back to 3500-4000 BC.

2 miles from Hawk Conservancy Trust

The Hawk Conservancy Trust is a bird park and conservation charity in Hampshire with over 130 birds of prey, woodland and meadow habitats, and a national bird hospital. It offers outdoor bird displays and conservational work.

The Malthouse

The Malthouse is a Grade II listed historic property located in Norton St. Philip, offering accommodation for large families and groups with seven bedrooms spread over multiple floors and a unique historic character featuring uneven steps and ancient beams.

2 miles from Farleigh Hungerford Castle

Farleigh Hungerford Castle is a medieval quadrangular castle ruin located in Somerset, England, featuring a decorated chapel with notable medieval murals and an archaeological collection of lead coffins. The site offers visitors a blend of historic ruins and detailed heritage managed by English Heritage. It tells the story of the Hungerford family and their significance through English history.

3 miles from Cley Hill

Cley Hill is a prominent natural hill in Wiltshire featuring an Iron Age hill fort, significant chalk grassland, and archaeological features. It offers scenic outdoor exploration with historical and mythical associations, including a legendary hill formation tale and UFO sightings.

Located in Warminster

Warminster is a historic market town in Wiltshire known for its rich heritage, independent shops, cultural venues, and proximity to notable landmarks including Longleat Safari Park and Salisbury Plain.

The Farm - The Coach House

A cosy 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom ground-floor cottage located on a working farm with countryside views, suitable for families and small groups with pets allowed, featuring an enclosed garden, wood burner, and private parking for 2 cars.

2 miles from Horton Court

Horton Court is a Grade I listed 16th-century Tudor and Norman manor house in Gloucestershire, featuring a Norman great hall and early Renaissance design elements. Owned by the National Trust, it offers rich historical architecture and has been used for filming notable TV series.

2 miles from Bowood Woodland Gardens

Bowood Woodland Garden is a 30-acre historic garden featuring classic family mausoleum architecture, extensive rhododendron walks, and a collection of rare plants, set in a scenic woodland environment.

2 miles from Autumn Wreath at Bowood House & Gardens

15 Oct (next Thursday)

Participants learn to design and make a personalised autumn wreath using seasonal plant materials, with guidance from Bowood’s florist and an opportunity to pick flowers and foliage in the Walled Garden.

Near Hamswell House

Hamswell House is a historic 16th-century house offering exclusive marquee weddings surrounded by 50 acres of gardens and private land with panoramic valley views, featuring wheelchair access and outdoor as well as indoor spaces.

2 miles from Village walk

14 Oct (next Wednesday)

Join a guided walk through Dyrham village as it was in 1704, and learn about its links to the estate and the lives of its villagers.

Located in Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury is a historic hilltop town in Dorset, England, known for its scenic views, the ruins of Shaftesbury Abbey, the iconic cobbled Gold Hill, and vibrant cultural events including an annual Snowdrop Festival.

The Compasses Inn Cottages - White Wing

This cottage offering is located close to the New Forest and is set in an ancient village with historic features and countryside surroundings, adjacent to a village pub and near various outdoor activity opportunities.

3 miles from Edmondsham House

Edmondsham House is a historic country house featuring Tudor and Georgian architecture, set within extensive gardens including a walled organic garden and unusual trees. Visitors can explore both the house interiors and outdoor gardens, with nearby historic landmarks such as a 12th-century church.

Honey Cottage

A luxurious waterside lodge situated in the award-winning Lower Mill private estate, set on a natural reserve featuring woodland, rivers, and lakes, offering a peaceful retreat for groups with extensive facilities and scenic views.

The Old Lodge.

Old Lodge House Cottage is a charming three-bedroom thatched cottage located in the peaceful Wiltshire countryside village of Fonthill Gifford, near historic landmarks such as Stonehenge and the Beckford Estate, offering a homely and private retreat with scenic countryside views and outdoor activities nearby.

3 miles from Wardour Castle

Old Wardour Castle is a ruined 14th-century hexagonal castle in Wiltshire, England, known for its unique architecture and historic significance during the English Civil War. Visitors can explore the extensive outdoor ruins, including the central courtyard, banqueting house, and surrounding parkland with integrated ruins.

The New Inn Farm - New Inn Farmhouse

This accommodation is a converted barn in a rural location accommodating up to 12 guests with six bedrooms, offering a homely and peaceful atmosphere with private outdoor space including a large meadow and garden, and a private hot tub.

Otters View

This is a stylish and indulgent luxury villa for families and groups located within an exclusive natural reserve development near picturesque Cotswold villages, featuring waterside views, extensive outdoor space and shared on-site spa and leisure facilities.

The Old Stables - The Old Stables 3

This is a peaceful, rural barn conversion set just outside the medieval city of Salisbury, offering open plan living with rustic charm and a garden sitting-out area, suitable for families or groups seeking a countryside base near historic sites and natural walks.

3 miles from Winterbourne Downs

Winterbourne Downs is a RSPB nature reserve in Wiltshire preserving and restoring rare chalk grassland habitats. Visitors can enjoy marked nature trails, wildlife viewing screens, and panoramic views while spotting rare birds like Stone-curlews. The site offers wheelchair accessible paths and picnic areas but no indoor facilities or food services.