Calne
Things to do in Calne, Wiltshire
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Calne works well as a base for exploring Wiltshire, with enough places to stay that you're not limited for choice. Bowood Hotel & Spa is the largest option, rated 4.6 from over a thousand reviews, while Heritage Bed and Breakfast offers a smaller alternative with a notably high rating of 4.9 from 54 reviews. The Lansdowne Strand Hotel and The White Horse Inn give you mid-range options in between.
The two main attractions here are Bowood House & Gardens, rated 4.6 from 2186 reviews, and the Atwell Wilson Motor Museum, rated 4.7 from 516 reviews. The motor museum's rating suggests it appeals strongly to those who visit, and both places offer substantial reasons to spend time in the area beyond just passing through.
For eating, you'll find a decent spread across the town. Divine on the Green stands out with a 4.8 rating from 228 reviews. Antica Roma and Fay's Bistro both score 4.7, the latter having accumulated over 600 reviews. If you want something lighter, there's a Costa Coffee in town, and Spice of Bengal offers an alternative to the European options, rated 4.4 from 313 reviews.
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Attractions Near Calne
All attractions in Calne →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Calne.
4 mi
Wiltshire Ceramic Studio
Chippenham · ⭐ 5.0
5 mi
Chippenham Museum and Heritage Centre
Chippenham · ⭐ 4.6
5 mi
Olympiad Leisure Centre
Chippenham · ⭐ 3.8
Lacock Abbey
Chippenham · ⭐ 4.6
REME Museum
Chippenham
5 mi
Whitehall Garden Centre
Chippenham · ⭐ 4.3
6 mi
Alexander Keiller Museum
Avebury · ⭐ 4.1
7 mi
Silbury Hill
Marlborough · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Calne
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Blackland Lakes
⭐ 4.4 · from £22/night
The Crown Inn
⭐ 4.5 · from £13/night
Bella's Thoroughfare
⭐ 4.9 · from £20/night
Piccadilly Caravan Park
⭐ 4.6 · from £28/night
Plough Lane Caravan Site
⭐ 4.4 · from £60/night
Foxhangers Canal Holidays
⭐ 4.7 · from £15/night
Foxhangers Canalside Holidays
⭐ 4.7 · from £52/night
Mill Farm Glamping
⭐ 4.8
Self-Catering Cottages in Calne
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Wayside Lodges
3 cottages · from £393
The Farm - The Granary
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £533
The Farm - Hog Pits
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £367
St Peters
4 bed · sleeps 7 · from £817
The Stable
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £542
Brookside
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,051
The Brewhouse
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £433
Common questions about Calne
Where can I stay in Calne?
We list 5 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Calne.
What is there to do in Calne?
We list 2 attractions and things to do in and around Calne.
Where can I eat in Calne?
We list 16 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Calne.
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