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Wiltshire
World-famous gardens, villages and ancient landscapes along with some lesser-known gems, there are plenty of places in our care in Wiltshire that can provide a fun day out.
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Top places to visit in Wiltshire
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Stourhead
A Palladian house and world-famous landscape garden with a magnificent lake reflecting classical temples, a mystical grotto and rare and exotic trees.
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Lacock
Country house with monastic roots, once home to William Henry Fox Talbot, inventor of the photographic negative
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Mompesson House
Homely and welcoming 18th-century townhouse in the heart of Salisbury's Cathedral Close
Volunteer opportunities in Wiltshire
Making new friends, working in amazing places, and knowing that you're helping a great cause - just three great reasons to volunteer with the National Trust in Wiltshire.
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Volunteering at Avebury
If you or your workplace are interested in volunteering at Avebury and the Wiltshire landscape, here’s everything you need to know about joining the team.
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Volunteering at Great Chalfield Manor
When Jennifer Connor became a garden volunteer at Great Chalfield for a summer she had no idea of the effect it would have on her life and future. Read more about her story here.
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Supporter groups in Wiltshire
There is one National Trust supporter group in Wiltshire where you can join to meet like-minded people, make new friends and learn more about the work of the National Trust.
Our work
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The Wiltshire Chalk Partnership
Learn more about the Wiltshire Chalk Partnership and its ambition to help restore and create precious chalk grassland habitats.
Places to visit in Wiltshire car-free
Whether you’re looking to travel by bus, train, bike or foot, there are many places in Wiltshire you can visit without a car.
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Places you can visit in Wiltshire without a car
Whether you’re looking to travel by bus, train, bike or foot, there are many places that we care for in Wiltshire that you can visit without a car. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your a car-free day out.
Upcoming events
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Summer of play: build your own obstacle course
Avebury, Marlborough, WiltshireChallenge yourself to build and complete a nature obstacle course. What can you create? See how fast you can jump, wobble, and weave!
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Share the joy of blossom
Lacock, near Chippenham, WiltshireNature is calling. Take a stroll around the gardens and explore Lacock in bloom.
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Walks & Talks guided tours
Stourhead, near Mere, WiltshireDiscover the story of Stourhead and its landscape garden on daily guided tours.
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Festival of Blossom 2025 - Make a Splash Week
Mompesson House, Salisbury, WiltshireFind joy and colour in nature at Mompesson House, its garden and the Cathedral Close. Experiment with collage in our free workshop or join a volunteer-led walk around the route of our Tree Trail as part of the National Walking Month.
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Regency at Mompesson House
Mompesson House, Salisbury, WiltshireThis year we’re exploring the Regency era at Mompesson House. During this time, the Portman family lived at Mompesson.
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Festival of Blossom 2025 at Mompesson House
Mompesson House, Salisbury, WiltshireCelebrate blossom this spring at Mompesson House with free activities from 4 April to 1 June.
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Forage and cook walk
Stourhead, near Mere, WiltshireImmerse yourself in wild food with this day-long course from Totally Wild UK at Stourhead.
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Festival of Blossom 2025 - collage making workshops
Mompesson House, Salisbury, WiltshireJoin in a collage making workshop with local artist Chris Formaggia in the garden at Mompesson House. All materials will be supplied and you can join at any time.