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

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

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

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

Stourhead House, Stourton, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6QH
In person
Pre-booking required

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

White Horse Car Park, Bratton, Wiltshire, BA13 4SY
In person
Pre-booking required

A chance to explore the possible location of this early medieval battle.

Chapel of St Lawrence

St Lawrence Chapel, High Street, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9AG
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Pound Pill, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9HX
In person
Pre-booking required

An 8.5 mile circular walk visiting Corsham's historic chapels.

Corsham 17th Century Schoolroom and Almshouses

Corsham Almshouses, Pound Pill, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9HT
In person
Pre-booking not required

The opportunity to visit Corsham's historic Almshouses for free.

Corsham Town Centre Guided Walk

Corsham Almshouses, Pound Pill, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9HT
In person
Pre-booking preferred

A 90-minute walk around the historic town of Corsham, with an opportunity to visit Corsham's Almshouses.

Delicious House

67 High Street, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 0EZ
In person
Pre-booking required

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

The Engine House, Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2EH
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

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.

Heelis open day

Kemble Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2NA
In person
Pre-booking required

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

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

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

Town Hall, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER
In person
Pre-booking preferred

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

Monk's Lane, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9PH
In person
Pre-booking not required

A chance to visit an historic Chapel with a brave and independent history.

Pre-Raphaelite Mosaics in St John’s Church

St. Johns Church, Boreham Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9JY
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come and view our unique collection of Opus Sectile mosaics including our world-famous archangels.

Railway 200 Walk

Pound Pill, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9HX
In person
Pre-booking required

An 11-mile walk from Corsham to Bath Spa Railway Station

Regency at Mompesson House

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

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.

REME Museum

M O D Lyneham, Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Free entry to the REME Museum for Heritage Open Days!

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.