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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.

Places to visit

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Top places to visit in Wiltshire

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.

near Mere, Wiltshire

Fully open today
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

near Chippenham, Wiltshire

Fully open today
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.

Marlborough, Wiltshire

Partially open today
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

Salisbury, 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 

Delightful English country garden

near Trowbridge, Wiltshire

Fully open today
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

near Melksham, Wiltshire

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

Fifteenth-century stone manor house

near Bradford-on-Avon, 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 

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

Fully open today

Volunteer opportunities in Wiltshire

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.

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.

Our work

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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.

Places to visit in Wiltshire car-free

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

Muddy mountain bike.
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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.

Upcoming events

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Summer of play: build your own obstacle course 

Avebury, Marlborough, Wiltshire

Challenge yourself to build and complete a nature obstacle course. What can you create? See how fast you can jump, wobble, and weave!

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8 Jun to 30 Sep 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
+ 114 other dates or times
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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.

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8 Jun 2025 to 30 May 2026
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10:00 to 17:00
+ 343 other dates or times
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Walks & Talks guided tours 

Stourhead, near Mere, Wiltshire

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

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8 Jun to 2 Nov 2025
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11:00 to 12:30
+ 295 other dates or times
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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.

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8 Jun to 2 Nov 2025
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11:00 to 16:00
+ 105 other dates or times
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Walled garden talks 

Stourhead, near Mere, Wiltshire

Learn more about the function of the Walled Garden, both past and present, on this weekly guided talk.

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11 Jun to 29 Oct 2025
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12:00 to 13:00
+ 20 other dates or times
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Social Strolls 

Stourhead, near Mere, Wiltshire

Make a connection on social strolls at Stourhead.

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12 Jun to 25 Dec 2025
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10:00 to 12:00
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Forage and cook walk 

Stourhead, near Mere, Wiltshire

Immerse yourself in wild food with this day-long course from Totally Wild UK at Stourhead.

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15 Jun to 22 Nov 2025
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10:00 to 16:00
+ 12 other dates or times
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Guided landscape walk: East of Avebury circuit 

Avebury, Marlborough, Wiltshire

This guided walk takes you out of the stone circle towards the Ridgeway, taking in prehistoric round barrows before returning by the Avenue.

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15 Jun 2025
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13:30 to 16:00
A family playing on the lawn in summer at Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk

Where will you visit next?

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