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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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Stourhead

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

Light on a tulip tree on an island in the lake at Stourhead, Wiltshire

Lacock

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

Family in summer clothes walking through the cloister at Lacock Abbey

Avebury

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

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

Mompesson House

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

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

The Courts Garden

Delightful English country garden

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

Great Chalfield Manor

Charming fifteenth-century manor house with Arts and Crafts 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

Westwood Manor

Fifteenth-century stone manor house

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

Alfred's Tower

Triangular tower named after King Alfred who raised his standard here in 878

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

An adult and group of children walk through the grounds at Stourhead, Wiltshire with the bridge in the background

Family-friendly places in Wiltshire

An autumn view of the Pantheon and the Palladian Bridge at Stourhead.

Gardens and parks in Wiltshire

Family visitors in the 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 with a dog enjoying an autumnal walk on the estate at Wallington, Northumberland

Walking in Wiltshire

Visitor walking their dog among autumn leaves

Dog-friendly places in Wiltshire

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

Places to eat in Wiltshire

Image shows part of the illuminated Christmas trail at Stourhead, with a bridge lit up in pink-purple light and lights floating in the water. The house illuminated in the distance

Christmas in Wiltshire

October half term

Enjoy family-friendly adventures at National Trust places in Wiltshire, including pumpkin trails, creative crafts, spooky stories, and apple days.

Halloween pumpkins carved with scary faces at Claydon, Buckinghamshire.

Christmas in Wiltshire

From after-dark illuminated trails to festive decorations, we've something for the whole family this Christmas around Wiltshire. Here's a few suggestions to start planning your visit.

Image shows part of the illuminated Christmas trail at Stourhead, with a bridge lit up in pink-purple light and lights floating in the water. The house illuminated in the distance

Explorer Pass

Not a National Trust member? If you're planning a trip to Dorset this year, buy a National Trust Explorer Pass to enjoy unlimited entry to most of the places in our care. With 4, 8 and 14-day options available, the pass can be tailored to fit your trip. Discover where you can visit with the Explorer Pass and how to buy yours.

Two dog walker walking at Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses, Staffordshire

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

The Wiltshire Chalk Partnership

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

Whether you’re looking to travel by bus, train, bike or foot, there are many places in Wiltshire you can visit without a car.

Places you can visit in Wiltshire without a car

Whether you’re looking to travel by bus, train, bike or foot, there are many places that we care for in Wiltshire that you can visit without a car. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your a car-free day out.

Muddy mountain bike.

Bats and broomsticks

Stourhead, near Mere, Wiltshire

With broom-stick racing, games and challenges there's lots of fun to be had in the Stableyard this autumn.

Bat's autumn adventure trail

Stourhead, near Mere, Wiltshire

Embark on an exciting adventure trail with Bat as they discover the joy of autumn for the very first time

Alfred's Tower charity abseil for SOS Africa

Stourhead, near Mere, Wiltshire

SOS Africa are hosting a 160ft charity abseil fundraising event from Alfred’s Tower at Stourhead.

Walking the landscape: residency exhibition

Avebury, Marlborough, Wiltshire

As 2025 National Trust Avebury artist in residence, Sarah Hobley has spent the year exploring the Avebury landscape through a series of short walks. The experience has been recorded on the pots in this special exhibition.

Sculpture exhibition in Avebury Manor Garden

Avebury, Marlborough, Wiltshire

This autumn, the garden at Avebury Manor becomes an outdoor gallery, hosting a range of beautiful sculptures and artwork set against the backdrop of colourful seasonal planting.

Unseen Colour by Werner Bischof: Photography Exhibition

Lacock, near Chippenham, Wiltshire

In collaboration with Magnum Photos, discover works of previously unseen colour by World War 2 photojournalist and Magnum photographer, Werner Bischof.

Walks & Talks guided tours

Stourhead, near Mere, Wiltshire

Discover the story of Stourhead and its landscape garden on daily guided tours.

Regency at Mompesson House

Mompesson House, Salisbury, Wiltshire

This year we’re exploring the Regency era at Mompesson House. During this time, the Portman family lived at Mompesson.

Explore an area nearby

A group of four women along a path, in the background, down a hill is a reservoir

Where will you visit next?

Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.

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