Avebury is a compact village almost entirely within neolithic earthworks dated between 2500 to 2000BC.
The village includes the Stone Circles, a Museum, the manor, a church, craft shop and the National Trust shop.
There are numerous burial mounds, 'Barrows' around Wiltshire with famous ones such as West Kennet Long Barrow featuring in many reference texts.
A magnificent 18th century family home of the Earl and Countess of Shelburne. The House contains a remarkable collection of family heirlooms, Indiana and works of art. It stands in glorious 'Capability Brown' parkland with beautiful lawns. For the Children there is an outstanding Adventure Playground complete with lifesize pirate galleon.
Once a Royal Manor in Saxon times it is now home to Lord Methuen. It has a wonderful collection of paintings and statuary. The Picture Gallery and State Rooms are completely open for visitors to wander around.
A Priory Church well preserved a fine example of perpendicular architecture in Wiltshire is worth a visit for anyone interested. It was designed as a duel purpose church and monastery. The Church has ten bells and on its roof a medieval clock (without face).
A tudor manor house built around 1500 by the Darrell family. The south front was added in 1590 by Chief Justice Popham.
The house is situated in the Kennet valley with an impressive oak panelled great hall, collection of armour from the civil war, and a large collection of other artifacts. The estate grounds cover 100 acres, in which a mosaic pavement from a Roman Villa was found in 1976.
Also at Littlecote is a classic motor-car collection.
Longleat house home to the Marquess of Bath and now a safari park as well. It is a fine example of early Elizabethan Houses.
In the heart of the Great Western Community Forest. It offers a chance to see all the farm animals and go on any of the conservation trails to the wildlife habitats.
The 18th century Palladian mansion and gardens at Stourhead are well worth a visit for anyone who appreciates beautiful English country parks.
Three small temples, a grotto and the statues of eight English kings are situated within the grounds whose views from all locations are breathtaking.
The unusual hexagonal ruins of Old Wardour Castle stand serenely in its lakeside setting, protected by acres of wood. But this beguiling scene of rural tranquillity masks a blood thirsty past - a terrible battle was fought here in 1643 when Parliamentary forces besieged the castle for several weeks. By the time the occupants surrendered, the damage to the castle was extensive. Today surrounded by landscaped grounds which include an elaborate rockwork grotto, Old Wardour is a picturesque location for picnics and a relaxing day out.
England's Oldest inhabited Castle is a home and not a museum, 24 generations of Berkleys have since 1153 transformed a savage Norman Fortress into a Stately home full of treasures. The splendidly preserved Castle is surrounded by sweeping lawns and Elizabethan terraced gardens and there is also a wonderful Butterfly farm.
A Historic Elizabethan house (1576). With tapestry rooms and relics from Cromwellian times, when Chavenage was owned by Colonel Nathaniel Stephens, MP for Gloustershire. There are personal tours by the owner and it is especially suitable for groups.
The home of rare breed conservation. High on the Cotswolds, it is part of a 1,000 acre farm, home to a collection of nearly 50 rare breeds of British farm animals.
In 180 acres of gardens and woodland surrounding an old English Manor House you will find the Cotswold Wildlife Park. Animals from all over the world graze in the spacious gardens. Visit the walled garden, Tropical house or even the adventure playground with narrow gauge railway (April to October inclusive)
One of the World's finest collections of trees and shrubs, with over 18,000 specimens, in over 600 acres of landscaped Cotswold scenery.