Days Out in Wiltshire

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With the World Heritage Site of Stonehenge, equally remarkable Avebury, and the mighty Iron Age hill fort of Old Sarum; there's plenty for all the family to enjoy on a day out in Wiltshire.

Discover the secrets of this seemingly 'sacred landscape' or get away from it all and explore a romantic ruined castle. Look out for holiday fun and thrilling live action events at Old Sarum, original site of the city of Salisbury.

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Places to visit in Wiltshire

Enjoy a great family day out in Wiltshire:

Places to visit : Wiltshire

Stonehenge
Stonehenge

Visit Stonehenge! Sun worship temple? Healing centre? Huge calendar? How did they carry the great stones so far and build this amazing structure using only basic tools?

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Old Sarum
Old Sarum

Site of the original Salisbury, this mighty Iron Age hill fort was where the first cathedral once stood and the Romans, Normans and Saxons have all left their mark during 5000 years of history.

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Old Wardour Castle
Old Wardour Castle

Set in landscaped grounds beside a lake in peaceful Wiltshire countryside, these 14th century ruins provide a relaxed, romantic day out for couples, families and budding historians alike.

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Avebury
Avebury

With its huge circular bank and ditch and inner circle of great standing stones, covering an area of over 28 acres, Avebury forms one of the most impressive prehistoric sites in Britain

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Hatfield Earthworks (Marden Henge)
Hatfield Earthworks (Marden Henge)

The earthworks of a Neolithic henge and monumental mound, by a loop in the River Avon. Recent archaeological find of building equivalent to a priest’s quarters.

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Woodhenge
Woodhenge

Dating from about 2300 BC, markers now replace rings of timber posts, which once possibly supported a ring-shaped building. Discovered in 1925 when rings of dark spots were noticed in a crop of wheat.

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Events : Wiltshire

Time Travellers Go... Roman
Time Travellers Go... Roman
Venue: Old Sarum, Wiltshire
Date: Sat 2 & Sun 3 Jun 2012

Could you hack it in Roman Britain? Take part in a variety of hands-on activities from games to drills and crafts. Hear about Roman life as a soldier and citizen and handle Roman weapons and objects
Roman Family Fun Trail
Roman Family Fun Trail
Venue: Old Sarum, Wiltshire
Date: Sat 2 - Sun 10 Jun 2012

Our Roman soldiers have taken leave of their post and gone missing! Can you hunt down the clues and find them all? There's a special prize for those who can!
Jubilee Picnic Party
Jubilee Picnic Party
Venue: Old Wardour Castle, Wiltshire
Date: Tue 5 Jun 2012

Celebrate with us this Diamond Jubilee with a picnic party in the beautiful grounds of Old Wardour Castle. Bring your own picnic and soak up the atmosphere with music, games and dancing and plenty to keep the whole family entertained.
As You Like It
As You Like It
Venue: Old Wardour Castle, Wiltshire
Date: 14 July 2012

Rain or Shine Theatre come to Old Wardour Castle with a brand new production of one of Shakespeare’s classic comedies. Come along and enjoy an enchanting evening of outdoor theatre at its best.
Knights Tournament of Foote
Knights Tournament of Foote
Venue: Old Sarum, Wiltshire
Date: Sat 21 & Sun 22 Jul 2012

Marvel at the medieval knights as they take on the ultimate tournament. Fully armoured and ready to do battle, you can watch our knights in hand to hand combat, archery competitions and much more. Who will reign supreme and be the victor?
Archaeology Weekend
Archaeology Weekend
Venue: Old Sarum, Wiltshire
Date: Sat 28 & Sun 29 Jul 2012

It's the Festival of British Archaeology - this is your chance to meet a real archaeologist and to uncover artefacts from Old Sarum's history.
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