Wiltshire
Properties and events in Wiltshire
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Athenaeum Centre Talk & Tour
A historic tour around the Grade II listed building, showing the various parts of the building in their current use as a showcase of today's Athenaeum.
Avebury
Enjoy free entry to Avebury Manor Garden and the Alexander Keiller Museum on Fri 12 and Sat 13 September. See the annual sculpture exhibition in the colourful Avebury Manor Garden, and learn more about the site's history in the museum or on a tour.
Behind closed doors tours at Stourhead House
During Heritage Open Days, take a fascinating peek behind the usually closed doors in Stourhead House and see what takes place behind the scenes.
Big Battlefield Walks Weekends - Battle of Ethandun 876
A chance to explore the possible location of this early medieval battle.
Bradford on Avon Town Bridge Lock Up
Bradford on Avon town bridge prison open to the public to view inside the 13th Century lock up. Originally used to lock up town drinks for the night before then taken to see the magistrate in the morning. This lock up is well worth a visit.
Chapel of St Lawrence
The tour covers the Chapel's unique history, improvement projects, Grade I listed Organ, stained-glass windows, and historic 13th century Chapel tower. Including the 1764 clock, 1657 Main bell and the 1765 quarter bells. Visitors can ring the bell.
Chapels Walk
An 8.5 mile circular walk visiting Corsham's historic chapels.
Corsham 17th Century Schoolroom and Almshouses
The opportunity to visit Corsham's historic Almshouses for free.
Corsham Town Centre Guided Walk
A 90-minute walk around the historic town of Corsham, with an opportunity to visit Corsham's Almshouses.
Delicious House
A rare chance for the public to see how a former Chinese takeaway turned into a stunning office space.
Designing the Home: Architecture and Archives
Celebrate imaginative and trailblazing examples of architecture of the 'Home' and Swindon by visiting the vast Historic England archives, meet our team and take part in our family friendly activities.
East Tytherton Moravian Church Open Weekend
Church and Burial Ground open to the public with walking tours and talks. Refreshments available.
Ellendune 1200
An Anglo-Saxon themed family event to commemorate the 1200th anniversary of the Battle of Ellendune.
Heelis open day
Heelis, the central office for the National Trust, is an award winning, sustainable office building with ingenious features. A must see for anyone with an interest in modern architecture or just to see what’s behind the glass doors.
Heritage Day at Parade House Trowbridge
Step back in history to the Georgian period and visit the elegant rooms of beautiful Grade I listed Parade House, one of Wiltshire's finest buildings built in 1720, which Jane Austen is said to have visited on her way to Bath.
Hidden on the High Street - Behind the scenes at Chippenham Town Hall and the Neeld
Join us on a tour to explore areas of the historical Neeld and Town Hall which are usually off-limits. Learn about our fascinating history and find out more about our namesake, Joseph Neeld and the building's architecture.
Monks Chapel
A chance to visit an historic Chapel with a brave and independent history.
Pre-Raphaelite Mosaics in St John’s Church
Come and view our unique collection of Opus Sectile mosaics including our world-famous archangels.
Railway 200 Walk
An 11-mile walk from Corsham to Bath Spa Railway Station
Regency at Mompesson House
Explore the house to find out about life for a family of women in Regency Salisbury. The rooms have been furnished to reflect daily life for the Portman family. Join us in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the filming of Sense & Sensibility.