Day 1

A Day in Salisbury

Morning

• Visit the Cathedral, The Close and its many historic museums and buildings. The Cathedral boasts one of Europe’s tallest spires and the best-preserved original copy of the Magna Carta.
• Tour the medieval town, its shops, and the Market Square where the Charter Market is held twice a week on Tuesday and Saturday mornings.
• Lunch in one of Salisbury’s many independent cafes.

Afternoon

• Take a stroll down the Town Path from Queen Elizabeth Gardens (near the centre of Salisbury) to Harnham.  Enjoy breath-taking views of the cathedral over the water meadows.
• Have a drink at the Old Mill Hotel in Harnham.

Evening

Enjoy dinner at The Grosvenor Arms, Hindon

Day 2

Morning

Visit Stourhead

This National Trust property set in its 1,072 hectare estate, has a Grade 1 listed Palladian mansion, gardens and woodland.  There are stunning walks around the lake.

Have lunch at the Spread Eagle Inn in the grounds of the park.  You might need to book this in advance.

Afternoon

Go for a walk at Shear Water, a lake near Crockerton, which is part of the Longleat Estate.  Have a cup of tea in the Tea Shop near the entrance.

Evening

Enjoy dinner at the Beckford Arms, Fonthill Gifford.

Day 3

Prehistoric monuments

Morning

Take in some history and beautiful views at Old Sarum, an ancient hill fort on the outskirts of Salisbury.  An English Heritage site which is the location of Salisbury’s first cathedral.

Afternoon

Stonehenge, World Heritage Site, a prehistoric monument that is not to be missed!

Evening

Enjoy dinner at The Lamb, Hindon

Day 4

Morning

Shaftesbury & Gold Hill

Visit Gold Hill – famous location for the Hovis advert. See the amazing views of the surrounding countryside from Castle Park and the Abbey Museum and Gardens.

Quaint English town with independent shops and tea rooms.

Afternoon

Old Wardour Castle

Set in the peaceful Wiltshire countryside beside a lake, this was once one of the most daring and innovative homes in Britain.  Some lovely footpaths pass this atmospheric castle.

Evening

Have a curry in one of the many curry restaurants in Shaftesbury or Warminster.

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Day 5

Around Wilton

Morning

Visit Wilton House, an English country house near Wilton, which has been the country seat of the Earls of Pembroke for over 400 years.  Wander around the town, taking in the Romanesque Church and enjoy a cafe or pub lunch.

Afternoon

Take a walk at Langford Lakes, one of Wiltshire Wildlife Trust’s many green spaces in the beautiful Wylye valley.

Evening

Revisit one of your favourite restaurants from days 1-4!