Follow in the footsteps of inventors and film makers at Lacock Abbey,
village & Fox Talbot Museum There are 800 years of history at Britain's birthplace of photography; furnished rooms, a beautiful cloister, wooded grounds and a quintessential English village. Lacock is instantly recognisable from film and TV productions such as Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, Wolf Hall, Cranford and Pride and Prejudice.
Call 01249 730459 for details
#nationaltrust or visit
nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock © National Trust 2017. The National Trust is an independent registered charity, number 205846. Photography © National Trust Images\Arnhel de Serra.
Avebury Manor - a16th century “hands on” manor house experience.
Avebury Stones - one of the most important megalithic monuments in Europe.
Silbury Hill - the largest man-made hill in Europe.
The whole family can enjoy a fantastic day out at the
AVEBURY WORLD HERITAGE
SITE, home to the largest stone circle in the world. Take a guided tour around the henge and stone circles, discover all about mans’ Neolithic ancestors in the interactive museum and explore the other ancient sites in this world class Neolithic and Bronze Age landscape. There is a wide range of year-round events, please check the website for more details.
Educational fun for all the family! THE ALEXANDER KEILLER
MUSEUM is split into two galleries; the interactive display is in the Barn Gallery and the archaeological finds are displayed in the Stables Gallery.
Marlborough Boasting Britain’s second widest High Street and, close to the M4, a perfect base to explore nearby villages such as:
Collingbourne Ducis - charming, with the Savernake Forest and Collingbourne Woods.
Pewsey - has a Heritage Centre, main-line railway station and nearby Scotchel and Jones Mill Nature Reserves.
Gt.Bedwyn - a pleasant stop for canal cruisers.
Historic attractions include:
Castle & Ball hotel - with its 15th century inn.
Chandlers Yard & Merchant’s House - 17th century buildings depicting the town life of the period.
Church of St Mary the Virgin - of Norman origin, rebuilt in the Cromwellian period.
Photo credit: Matt Prosser on Wikimedia Commons Avebury Manor #nationaltrust
Get closer to history at
Avebury Ancient stone circles in a beautiful landscape. The World Heritage Site at Avebury, in the heart of Wiltshire, is a place that directly connects you to the past. You can touch the ancient stones, walk in our ancestors footsteps along the Neolithic stone avenue and visit the museum to learn all about what makes this prehistoric landscape so special.
Call 01672 539250 for details
nationaltrust.org.uk/avebury
When you visit, donate, volunteer or join the National Trust, your support helps us to look after special places such as Avebury for ever, for everyone.
© National Trust 2017. The National Trust is an independent registered charity, number 205846. Photography © National Trust Images\David Levensen.
WHAT’S ON 2018 30 June Calne Summer Festival & Carnival 14–16 July Marlborough Jazz Festival 14–15 July BRSCC TCR Weekender Castle Combe Circuit 16 July Savernake Sizzler Cycling Chalenge Pewsey 29 July Calne Bike Meet Calne 27 Aug August Bank Holiday Race Day Castle Combe Circuit 15 Sept Grand Finals Race Day Castle Combe Circuit 7 Oct Autumn Classic Historic Racing Festival Castle Combe Circuit 6 Oct Marlborough Little Mop Fair 13 Oct Marlborough Big Mop Fair
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