Wiltshire
Properties and events in Wiltshire
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
Athenaeum Centre Talk & Tour
This walking talk explains the history of this part of town and Wiltshire’s Oldest Working Theatre.
Avebury as Home
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
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
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
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
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
Church and Burial Ground open to the public with walking tours and talks. Refreshments available.
Guided Tours and Special Opening
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
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 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
Guided walk through historic parts of Marshfield. Visit to St Mary's Church and Almshouses Chapel.
Mompesson House
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
View and learn about the stunning Opus Sectile Mosaics in this Victorian Church including our world-famous archangels.
Sevington Victorian School
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
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
Visit us on Saturday 12th September with a variety of activities available.
St Marys Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon
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
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
A Guided Tour of The Minster Church of St Denys and Bell Tower.
Warminster Maltings Ltd
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.