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Things to see and do in the area
Salisbury Cathedral
Built between 1220 and 1258, the tallest spire in England
Stonehenge
Prehistoric monument
Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum
Displays include Early Man, the Romans & Saxons, history of Old Sarum
The Wardrobe
Dates from 1254, was used as clothing and document store by bishops in the 14th century
Mompesson House
Perfect example of Queen Anne architecture
The Medieval Hall
Magnificent 13th century Banqueting Hall
Wilton House
Home of the 17th Earl of Pembroke
Wilton Carpet Factory
Carpet making spanning 300 years
Wilton Shopping Village
Unique shopping experience, historic value, riverside setting, factory outlet shops
Breamore House & Museum
The Manor House was completed in 1583, includes paintings, furniture, needlework & porcelain
Old Sarum Castle
Massive Iron Age hillfort
Old Wardour Castle
Unusual hexagonal ruins, lakeside setting
Longleat
Famous for its exotic animal park, also one of the most beautiful stately homes
Houghton Lodge Gardens & Hydroponicum
18th Century Cottage, with landscaped pleasure grounds
Larmer Tree Gardens
In the heart of Cranborne Chase 11 acre pleasure grounds designed in 1880 including Roman temple
Heale Garden & Plant Centre
8 acres of beautiful gardens
The Hawk Conservancy & Country Park
Offers a full day out in the countryside
Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm
Rare and endangered animals with landscaped gardens, water gardens and woodland
Farmer Giles Farmstead
Introduce your children to farm animals, a real working dairy farm!
Salisbury Racecourse
One of England's oldest racecourses, racing having taken place since the 16th century
Old Sarum Flying Club
Open 7 days a week, shows the basics of flying in two or four seater aircrafts
Rockbourne Roman Villa
The remains of the largest known villa in the area, accompanied by modern museum
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