Wiltshire

Properties and events in Wiltshire

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Athenaeum Centre Talk & Tour

18-20 High Street, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9AE
In person
Pre-booking required

This walking talk explains the history of this part of town and Wiltshire’s Oldest Working Theatre.

Avebury as Home

National Trust, High Street, Avebury, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1RF
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visitors can experience Avebury Manor's new offer 'Avebury as Home' for free on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th September. The Manor Gardens, Alexander Keiller Museum, and Avebury stone circle tours will also be free over the two days.

Bells, vicars and great stories

The parish Church of St. Martin, Bremhill, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 1LA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Tread in the footsteps of the villagers of the parish of Bremhill to explore 800 years of worshipping God and fearing the devil. Touch their spirits, meet their ancestors and discover the lovingly preserved treasures in the church of St. Martin.

Bradford on Avon Town Bridge Lock Up

Bridge Street, Town Bridge, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1BY
In person
Pre-booking not required

Bradford on Avon town bridge prison open to the public to view inside the 13th Century lock up. Originally used to lock up town drunks for the night before then taken to see the magistrate in the morning. This lock up is well worth a visit.

Day in the Life Trail - Free Entry to REME Museum

R E M E Museum, M O D Lyneham, Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX
In person
Pre-booking not required

Get free entry and exclusive access to a special Day in the Life Trail exploring the everyday lives of WWII soldiers at the REME Museum on Friday 11 September!

Dents The History of Gloves Talk and Museum Tour

Dents, Furnax Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8PE
In person
Pre-booking required

A 45 minute fascinating talk to learn all about how gloves are made and the history of glove making, followed by a 30 minute Museum tour to browse through the amazing collection.

East Tytherton Moravian Church Open Weekend

East Tytherton Moravian Church, East Tytherton, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4LX
In person
Pre-booking not required

Church and Burial Ground open to the public with walking tours and talks. Refreshments available.

Guided Tours and Special Opening

Aldbourne Heritage Centre, The Square, Aldbourne, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 2DU
In person
Pre-booking not required

We will open the Aldbourne Heritage Centre for the whole of Wednesday 16th Sept, and offer guided tours of the village: 10am and 11am for general history tour, 2pm and 3pm for Band of Brothers tours

Heritage Day at Parade House Trowbridge

Parade House, 70 Fore Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8HQ
In person
Pre-booking preferred

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.

Lives at The Wardrobe

The Wardrobe, 58 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EX
In person
Pre-booking required

The Hussey sisters lived at The Wardrobe during the Victorian period. Join Curator Bethany Joyce and learn about how they spent their lives day-to-day.

Marshfield Guided Walk

St Mary the Virgin Church, Church Lane, Marshfield, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 8NT
In person
Pre-booking not required

Guided walk through historic parts of Marshfield. Visit to St Mary's Church and Almshouses Chapel.

Mompesson House

Mompesson House, The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EL
In person
Pre-booking not required

Mompesson House is an eighteenth-century townhouse in Salisbury's historic Cathedral Close. This year, we are celebrating the Regency Era and the house is dressed to reflect this.

Pre-Raphaelite Mosaics in St John’s Church

St. Johns Church, Boreham Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9JY
In person
Pre-booking required

View and learn about the stunning Opus Sectile Mosaics in this Victorian Church including our world-famous archangels.

Sevington Victorian School

Sevington Victorian School, Sevington, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 7LD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Sevington School, near Chippenham, is a beautifully preserved Victorian village school used for educational visits to give children 'a day in the life of a Victorian child' experience. You can also enjoy this time capsule on Heritage Weekend.

St Andrew's North Swindon - Everyday Histories

St. Andrews Church, Tadpole Lane, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2DW
In person
Pre-booking not required

We invite you to an event exploring the everyday histories of St Andrew's church and the local community.

St Mary's Church - Ride and stride open day

St Mary's Church, Rodbourne, Cheney, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2PF
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit us on Saturday 12th September with a variety of activities available.

St Marys Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon

St. Marys Church, Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 3PA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Set within historic Lydiard Park on the outskirts of Swindon, St Marys Church has been called one of the most important small parish churches in Great Britain, renowned through the centuries for its extraordinary monuments & wall paintings.

Stratton St Margaret Local History Event

St. Margaret's Church, Church Street, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4NB
In person
Pre-booking not required

A guided tour around the Grade One listed St Margaret’s Church and a guided walk around the Lower Stratton Conservation Area.

Tour of The Minster Church of St Denys and Bell Tower

The Minster Church, Church Street, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8PQ
In person
Pre-booking required

A Guided Tour of The Minster Church of St Denys and Bell Tower.

Warminster Maltings Ltd

Warminster Maltings Ltd, 39 Pound Street, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8NN
In person
Pre-booking required

Visitors will receive an expert-led guided tour of Britain's only surviving commercial 'floor' maltings, explaining how malt is made and why Warminster is the historical centre of the industry.