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Warming up after a walk with the family at Stourhead | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

Places to eat in Wiltshire

We've picked a few cafés and food outlets for you to visit and refuel after your adventures in Wiltshire. All places serve a range of food and snacks suitable for all the family this summer.

Places to eat in Wiltshire

Discover all the best cafés and food outlets to visit after your adventures in Wiltshire.

Visitors outside the cafe and shop in October at Stourhead, Wiltshire with hot drinks in October
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Stourhead 

Discover the best places to eat, drink, and buy gifts and souvenirs during your visit to Stourhead.

A family of two adults and two young children eating outside the Courtyard Cafe at Lacock, they're wearing winter coats and smiling with mugs in their hands.
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Lacock Abbey 

The Stables café is ready to welcome you for refreshments, while the High Street Shop stocks a wide range of gifts and souvenirs.

Three handmade felt Christmas ornaments hang on a decorated evergreen tree with warm fairy lights. On the left, a felt mouse wearing a blue scarf holds a small book labelled "Tales." In the centre, a smiling snowman made of felt has a grey knitted hat, a purple scarf, and red mittens. On the right, a cheerful felt bumblebee features white wings, antlers, and a red smiling mouth. The ornaments are surrounded by green pine needles and illuminated by Christmas lights..
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Avebury 

The Circles Restaurant serves lunches, cakes, snacks and drinks. Visit the National Trust shop for sustainable products and gifts, or browse Cobblestones second-hand bookshop.

Young girl drinking a large mug of hot chocolate.
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Mompesson House 

Peaceful tea-room with indoor and outdoor seating - an oasis of calm, with views over the garden, in the heart of Salisbury. Second-hand bookshop.

Perfect picnic spots in Wiltshire

Stop and enjoy a hot flask of tea during your visit or make more time for a bite to eat outdoors in the crisp autumn air.

Decorated Christmas trees in the Cloister at Lacock
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Lacock 

Lacock's grounds are a place to relax, explore and reconnect. Discover paths taking you to the garden and apple orchard or relax on the lawns with a picnic.

near Chippenham, Wiltshire

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

Bring a picnic to enjoy on the benches in the orchard, or spread out on a rug under the trees in the Arboretum.

near Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire

Closed now
A view of the site of Cley Hill, with grass and leafless bushes with warm colour tones, a distant view of the wider landscape can be seen on the left.
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Cley Hill 

This distinctive landmark near Longleat is rich in wildlife and archaeology and offers panoramic views of West Wiltshire and Somerset.

Warminster, Wiltshire

Fully open today
Wildflowers growing on Pepperbox Hill
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Pepperbox Hill 

Commanding the high point on the chalk ridge south-east of Salisbury, Pepperbox Hill is topped by an early example of a brick folly, with far-reaching views and rich natural heritage.

Salisbury, Wiltshire

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

Enjoy your picnic alongside spectacular views and a slice of history at King Alfred’s Tower on the Stourhead estate.

Closed now
Dawn at Avebury stone circle, Wiltshire
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Avebury 

Use the picnic tables near the tithe barn or find a spot on the grass amongst the stones to lay out your picnic rug.

Two adults and a child look at the house, with its pediment supported by columns, at Stourhead, Wiltshire

Discover more in Wiltshire

World-famous gardens, villages and ancient landscapes, and some lesser-known gems can all be found in Wiltshire.