A Sense of Place Resource Room
Visiting Wiltshire | |
|  | | The Pewsey Vale |
| | Why is that you can live in a wonderful county like Wiltshire but never take time to visit the attractions on your doorstep? Here our Sense of Place guide picks some of the best. |
| | | | As Different As Chalk and Cheese | The Medieval Hall, Salisbury | | This 13th century building is now an important venue for concerts and art exhibitions. There's also an impressive audio-visual show, which provides visitors with an introduction to Salisbury's past. | Location: The Close, Salisbury
Telephone: 01722 324731
| | Pewsey Heritage Centre | | A relatively recent venture, this museum, located in the "Capital of the Pewsey Vale" in a former foundry, boasts an impressive collection of historic agricultural implements. | Location: High Street, Pewsey
Telephone: 01672 562051/562404
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| Making Sense of Place | Wine Street Gallery, Devizes | | This new gallery for Devizes is fast becoming the perfect location for showing off a broad range of West Country artistic talent. It also offers a great view of Devizes Market Place! | Location: The Old Town Hall, 1 Wine Street, Devizes
Telephone: 01380 728387
| | Bradford on Avon Town Trail | | The town of Bradford is built around the "broad ford" of the River Avon. Make you way up to The Tory, past the car park that inspired writer Stan Hey's series of crime thrillers! | More from the Tourist Information Centre in the town.
34 Silver Street, Bradford-on-Avon
Telephone: 01225 865797
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| Seven Miles from Any Town | The Bell Inn, Imber | | You'll have to wait until the Imber Range road is open to the public again before crossing the threshold of The Bell Inn. You'll need to bring your own drink too - it's been dry for 60 years. | Location: Imber Army Ranges (restricted access)
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| | The King's Head, Chitterne | | The publican of The King's Head features in the Sense of Place series on BBC Wiltshire Sound. Stop here to discover why this pub is such a favourite for people living in Chitterne. | Location: on the B390 Shrewton to Warminster road
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| All My Life A Circle | Stonehenge | | A World Heritage site that's right on our doorstep - but when did you last visit this monument? See it at anytime of the year and it always manages to cast a spell! | Location: on the A303/A360 junction
Telephone: 01980 624715
| | Avebury Stone Circle | | The village of Avebury is home to Europe's biggest stone circle. As with Stonehenge, Avebury is mysterious and enigmatic and yet it seems to have a different feel altogether. | Location: just off the A4, between Marlborough and Calne
Telephone: 01672 539384 |
| I've Got You Under My Skin | Railway Village Museum | | This museum offers a glimpse into the past and how the railway worker lived. Lit by gas and containing Victorian ephemera, the museum is definitely worth a look. | Location: 34 Faringdon Road, Swindon
Telephone: 01793 466553
| | The Woodland Park, near Trowbridge | | This is a place to exercise the senses - 80 acres of woodland, a lake, and plenty of walks to help you lose yourself (not literally!). Why not grab the tent and try the campsite? | Location: between Westbury and Trowbridge, close to the A36 and the A361
Telephone: 01373 822238
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| Finally brought To Your Senses | West Woods, Marlborough | | A real magical place - particularly in the spring. However, it's enchanting at any time of the year - a great place to re-enact The Lord of the Rings! | Location: Between Oare (A345) and Lockeridge (just off the A4)
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| | Salisbury Cathedral | | The jewel in Wiltshire's architectural crown. The Cathedral is also an excellent place for visually impaired visitors, with a touch and feel model to experience. | Location: The Close, Salisbury
Telephone: 01722 555120
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