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Things to see in Wiltshire (United Kingdom): 47 places and when to go
Wiltshire is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 47 places in and around it, mainly History (28), Temples (9), Nature (7). The best known are Stonehenge, Salisbury Cathedral and Old Sarum. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 51.1788, -1.8261
- Places
- 47 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (28) · Temples (9) · Nature (7) · Wildlife (5) · Museums and art (3) · Hiking (3)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 66 km as the crow flies
What to see in Wiltshire
The places in and around Wiltshire, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- StonehengeNeolithic henge monument in Amesbury, Wiltshire, England, UK4 m
- Salisbury CathedralChurch of England cathedral in Salisbury, England, UK13 km
- Old SarumSite of the earliest settlement of Salisbury in England9.6 km
- WoodhengeNeolithic henge and timber circle monument near Stonehenge3.1 km
- Durrington WallsThe site of a large Neolithic settlement, village; also it enclosed several hedges;3.0 km
- Wilton HouseHistoric house and museum in Wilton, near Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK11 km
- BluestonehengeNeolithic henge monument2.1 km
- Clarendon PalaceCastle in Wiltshire, England, UK13 km
- Heel StoneBlock of sarsen stone in England78 m
- Stonehenge AvenueAncient avenue on Salisbury plain, Wiltshire, England349 m
- Bulford KiwiChalk carving in Wiltshire, England7.9 km
- College of MatronsGrade I listed building in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK13 km
- Mompesson House18th century house in Cathedral Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK13 km
- Normanton Down BarrowsBarrows in England891 m
- Church of St Martin, SalisburyChurch in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK13 km
- St George's Church, OrchestonChurch in Orcheston, UK6.8 km
- All Saints Church, IdmistonChurch in Idmiston, UK8.9 km
- Stonehenge CursusNeolithic cursus monument866 m
- Vespasian's CampHillfort in Wiltshire, England, UK2.4 km
- Wilbury HouseGrade I listed house in Newton Tony, Wiltshire, England, UK9.9 km
- Yarnbury CastleSite of a multiphase, multivallate iron age hillfort in Wiltshire, England, UK8.9 km
- Blick MeadSpring & mesolithic site in England near Stonehenge2.7 km
- Casterley CampSite of an Iron Age univallate hillfort located in Wiltshire, England, UK11 km
- Figsbury RingHillfort in Wiltshire, England, UK11 km
And the other 23, by what you come to do:
- Temples: St John the Baptist's Church, Allington, St Mary's Church, Maddington, St Lawrence, Stratford-sub-Castle, Church of St Mary and St Melor, Amesbury
- History: Robin Hood's Ball, Sidbury Hill, St Thomas's Church, Salisbury, Tedworth House, Arundells, North Gate
- Museums and art: Army Flying Museum, The Salisbury Museum, Young Gallery
- Hiking: Old Sarum Way, Mid Wilts Way, Sarsen Way
- Nature: Parsonage Down, Langford Lakes Nature Reserve, Milford Hollow Nature Reserve, Quarley Hill Fort, The Devenish
- Food and drink: Dark Revolution
- Snow: South Wilts Ski Club
When to go to Wiltshire
The best time to visit Wiltshire is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:09
- FebPossible9:44
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:35
- MayBest time15:20
- JunBest time16:19
- JulBest time15:55
- AugBest time14:22
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:23
- NovBetter not8:36
- DecPossible7:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41. In April, 46 of the 47 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Wiltshire
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 66 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Devizes31 places22 km
- Cranborne29 places28 km
- Warminster25 places29 km
- Inkpen40 places33 km
- Bath, Somerset92 places43 km
- Southampton116 places43 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Wiltshire?
The best known: Stonehenge, Salisbury Cathedral, Old Sarum, Woodhenge, Durrington Walls. In all, 47 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Wiltshire?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41.
How do you get to Wiltshire?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 66 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Wiltshire as the destination and these 47 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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