Wiltshire

World-famous gardens, villages and ancient landscapes along with some lesser-known gems, there are plenty of places in our care in Wiltshire that can provide a fun day out.

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A flowering rhododendron with the Pantheon overlooking the lake in the background at Stourhead, Wiltshire

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Stourhead

A Palladian house and world-famous landscape garden with a magnificent lake reflecting classical temples, a mystical grotto and rare and exotic trees.

Family in summer clothes walking through the cloister at Lacock Abbey

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Lacock

Country house with monastic roots, once home to William Henry Fox Talbot, inventor of the photographic negative

Sheep grazing around the standing stones at Avebury with autumn trees in the background in Wiltshire.

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Avebury

Ancient stone circle ane museum in the heart of the Avebury World Heritage Site.

A view of the front of Mompesson House from Choristers' Green in Salisbury Cathedral Close

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Mompesson House

Homely and welcoming 18th-century townhouse in the heart of Salisbury's Cathedral Close

A view of The Dye Pool in autumn showing topiary and lilies at The Courts Garden, Wiltshire

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The Courts Garden

Delightful English country garden

A view of the exterior of Great Chalfield Manor across the moat and forecourt, the sun is low in the sky and glinting off the roof.the

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Great Chalfield Manor

Charming fifteenth-century manor house with Arts and Crafts garden

A wildflower meadow with lots of purple and yellow flowers surrounding King Alfred's Tower at Stourhead

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Alfred's Tower

Triangular tower named after King Alfred who raised his standard here in 870

The entrance to Westwood Manor from the top of Westwood church in Wiltshire

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Family-friendly places in Wiltshire

View over the lake Stourhead on a sunny day with some trees in the foreground

Gardens and parks in Wiltshire

Visitors exploring the medieval cloisters at Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire

Houses and buildings in Wiltshire

Aerial view of Figsbury Ring Neolithic and Iron Age site, with sweeping views of the surrounding countryside on a sunny day in Wiltshire.

Castles and forts in Wiltshire

Low light casts long shadows across the Henge at Avebury, Wiltshire

Countryside areas in Wiltshire

Visitors walking along the henge bank at Avebury, Wiltshire

Dog-friendly places in Wiltshire

A family group wearing winter coats sit at a wooden outside table with takeaway hot drinks cups

Outdoor theatre in the South West

Come and experience a theatre performance in the great outdoors this summer, with plenty of shows to choose from across the South West. Bring the whole family, a picnic blanket and some popcorn and settle down to watch the show with nature and perhaps a historic house as your backdrop. Browse our programme of shows and find your nearest performance.

Family exploring the garden at Stourhead, Wiltshire

Summer of play in Wiltshire

Looking for a day our that'll keep the whole family entertained? Find the best family-friendly places to visit and discover the fun-fill activities on offer as part of our Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank.

Making new friends, working in amazing places, and knowing that you're helping a great cause - just three great reasons to volunteer with the National Trust in Wiltshire.

Search volunteering opportunities in Wiltshire

Visitors and room guide reading an archive newspaper in the Kitchen at Avebury Manor, Wiltshire

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Volunteering at Avebury

If you or your workplace are interested in volunteering at Avebury and the Wiltshire landscape, here’s everything you need to know about joining the team.

Flower border beside a stone path with the Well Court behind at Great Chalfield Manor, Wiltshire

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Volunteering at Great Chalfield Manor

When Jennifer Connor became a garden volunteer at Great Chalfield for a summer she had no idea of the effect it would have on her life and future. Read more about her story here.

Sheep grazing green grass in front of the ha-ha at Lacock Abbey in Wiltshire on a warm autumn day

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Supporter groups in Wiltshire

There is one National Trust supporter group in Wiltshire where you can join to meet like-minded people, make new friends and learn more about the work of the National Trust.

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The Wiltshire Chalk Partnership

Learn more about the Wiltshire Chalk Partnership and its ambition to help restore and create precious chalk grassland habitats.

Looking for greener travel options to the places in our care in Wiltshire? Find out how you can travel by train, bus, bike or on foot.

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Sustainable travel in Wiltshire

There are a number of sustainable options for travelling to and from the places in our care in Wiltshire, whether you’re looking to travel by train, bus, bike or foot. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your visit.

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Climate adaptation exhibition: learn how to become a climate superhero!

Stourhead

Come along to the Granary in the Stableyard and discover how we can collectively help protect the planet by taking steps to adapt.

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Royal Geographical Society: Earth Photo 24

Stourhead

Earth Photo 24 is a stunning exhibition of some of the most powerful contemporary environmental photography.

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Summer of Play

Stourhead

Let imaginations run wild in Stourhead’s inspiring play meadow.

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Summer of Play at Mompesson House

Mompesson House, Salisbury, Wiltshire

Enjoy free games in our walled garden over the summer (weather permitting).

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International Photography Exhibition

Lacock, near Chippenham, Wiltshire

Be captivated by artworks from the world's longest running photography exhibition, selected for Lacock in collaboration with the Royal Photographic Society.