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VisitWiltshire Visitor Guide 2024

Make time for Wiltshire in 2024 with VisitWiltshire's new visitor guide.

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Lydiard House<br />

Find peace and<br />

tranquillity.<br />

Timeless Elegance Amidst<br />

Wiltshire’s Splendour<br />

Nestled against the backdrop of Wiltshire’s breathtaking landscapes, the grand estates of this county<br />

seamlessly blend magnificent residences with equally remarkable grounds. Wiltshire boasts an array of<br />

stately homes, each a testament to architectural brilliance and natural beauty.<br />

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Longleat House, a splendid example of high Elizabethan<br />

architecture, stands as a crown jewel among these grand country<br />

properties. Bowood, an impressive 18th-century estate with<br />

interiors designed by Robert Adam, exudes timeless grandeur.<br />

The influence of the legendary horticultural genius Lancelot<br />

‘Capability’ Brown is evident in the awe-inspiring pastoral settings<br />

that surround these estates, including the grounds of Lacock<br />

Abbey, founded in the 13th century.<br />

Click for Iford Manor Gardening Tips<br />

Wiltshire’s green-fingered legacy extends beyond Brown, with<br />

Henry ‘The Magnificent’ designing the captivating National Trust<br />

garden at Stourhead in the 18th century. This living work of art<br />

features classical temples and grottoes reflected in a spectacular<br />

lake, surrounded by rare and exotic trees. Stourhead House,<br />

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#timeforwiltshire

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