Archive for the ‘Wiltshire’ Category

Bowood Dog Show and Country Fair

Sunday, May 20th, 2007

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9th June 2007
In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and other local charities, to be held in the parklands of Bowood House. Support this worthwhile cause if you are in the area in the first week of June.

Bowood Dog Show & Country Fair Office
Bowood House
Calne
Wilts
SN11 0LZ
Tel: 07736 147670

Trowbridge Museum

Sunday, April 8th, 2007

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In Home Mills, one of the last working textile mills in the town. It tells the story of the town and its people.

Trowbridge Museum
The Shires,
Court Street,
Trowbridge,
Wiltshire

tel: 01225 751339

West Kennet Long Barrow

Wednesday, March 14th, 2007

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Part of the Avebury complex of Neolithic sites, it is one of the most impressive and well-preserved burial chambers in Britain, as well as being one of the most visited.

West Kennet Long Barrow
Wiltshire
Map ref:SU 105 677
Directions: South of the A4 on a dirt track-way, the barrow is visible form the road and Silbury Hill, which stands just next to the A4.

Alexander Keiller Museum, Avebury

Thursday, February 22nd, 2007

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The museum holds one of Britains most important prehistoric archaeological collections.

Alexander Keiller Museum, Avebury
The Alexander Keiller Museum
High Street
Avebury
nr Marlborough
SN8 1RF
Wiltshire
England

Longleat Caravan Club Site

Tuesday, January 30th, 2007

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5 star campsite, situated near a park, maybe noisy at night. Takes motorhomes and caravans.

Open 18th March till 31st Ocober

Longleat Caravan Club Site
Longleat
Warminster
Wiltshire
BA12 7NL
Tel: 01985 844663