Things to Do in Wiltshire
48 attractions and days out
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Wiltshire's biggest draw needs no introduction: Stonehenge sits at the heart of a county thick with ancient sites, but the days out here go well beyond the standing stones. Salisbury offers escape rooms and city-based diversions alongside its cathedral, while Swindon leans towards activity-driven outings such as off-road electric scooter tours and adventure-style days out for families.
Elsewhere the choices get more hands-on. Corsham and Malmesbury have workshops covering ceramics and candle making, good for a slower afternoon, while Pewsey and Warminster suit those after something outdoors, from woodland adventure courses to saddle club sessions. Chippenham fills in the gaps with a mix of the two.
With 87 attractions spread across the county, it's worth deciding whether you want a landmark day, an active one, or something more creative, then picking the town that fits, since Wiltshire rarely makes you choose just one.
⭐ 4.2
Sightseeing & Attractions
Stonehenge
Marvel at this ancient stone circle dating back millennia, now a world heritage site with hands-on displays and reconstructed dwellings that bring prehistory alive for all ages.
⭐ 5.0
Adventure & Activity Centres
Wiltshire Ceramic Studio
Get creative with clay at this hands-on pottery workshop in the Wiltshire countryside, where families can craft their own ceramic keepsakes in a welcoming, accessible studio setting.
⭐ 5.0
Virtual Reality Experiences
Active Reality Swindon
Step into cutting-edge virtual reality experiences at this Link Centre venue, where families can explore immersive digital worlds together. Limited pushchair access, with accessible facilities available.
⭐ 4.9
Sightseeing & Attractions
Live Escape Rooms Salisbury
Challenge your family to crack codes and unravel mysteries against the clock at this exciting Salisbury venue. Race through themed puzzle adventures where teamwork is key to breaking free in under an hour.
⭐ 4.9
Sightseeing & Attractions
Salisbury Escape Rooms
Race against the clock as your family works together to unravel mysteries and complete challenges in this thrilling interactive adventure on Fisherton Street. Perfect for groups seeking a fun test of logic and teamwork.
⭐ 4.9
Go Karting & Driving Experiences
Drive-Tech Ltd
Young racing enthusiasts aged 10-15 can experience the thrill of karting at this renowned Castle Combe Circuit venue, though families should note limited accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
⭐ 4.9
Arcades & Gaming
High Score Arcades Swindon
Step into a nostalgia-filled gaming paradise where classic arcade machines and modern entertainment unite for all ages. Fully accessible with pushchair-friendly spaces and baby changing facilities available.
⭐ 4.9
Horse Riding
The Warminster Saddle Club
Equestrian centre in Oxendene offering riding experiences for families, though facilities are limited with no toilet provision or wheelchair access available on site.
⭐ 4.8
Museums & Galleries
Boscombe Down Aviation Collection
Explore an impressive collection of military aircraft including Harriers, Hawks and a Tornado at this fascinating aviation museum based at a historic airfield near Salisbury, with onsite dining and accessible facilities.
⭐ 4.8
Museums & Galleries
Avebury Stone Circle
Walk among ancient megaliths at this remarkable Neolithic monument where massive standing stones form the world's largest stone circle, freely accessible in a picturesque Wiltshire village setting.
⭐ 4.8
Sightseeing & Attractions
Stourhead
Discover this stunning Georgian landscaped garden where families can wander lakeside paths and enjoy nature trails together. While wheelchairs are available to hire for £1, note that some areas have limited accessibility.
⭐ 4.7
Museums & Galleries
Crofton Beam Engines
Marvel at magnificent Victorian steam engines still pumping water at this historic pumping station, where families can explore industrial heritage with accessible facilities including baby changing areas.
⭐ 4.7
Climbing & Bouldering
Flashpoint Swindon
Scale new heights at this indoor climbing centre offering routes for all abilities, with full wheelchair and pushchair access plus facilities for families with babies including changing and feeding areas.
⭐ 4.7
Museums & Galleries
Museum of Computing
Journey through decades of technological innovation at this fascinating collection showcasing the evolution of computers and digital technology. Located in Theatre Square with nearby parking and an onsite restaurant.
⭐ 4.7
Museums & Galleries
Athelstan Museum
Located in the historic Town Hall at Cross Hayes, this welcoming museum offers accessible facilities for all visitors including families with young children and wheelchair users.
⭐ 4.7
Museums & Galleries
Atwell Wilson Motor Museum
Step back in time at this motoring heritage collection featuring classic cars and vintage vehicles, with wheelchair access, onsite parking and a restaurant serving refreshments throughout your visit.
⭐ 4.6
Sightseeing & Attractions
Silbury Hill
Europe's largest prehistoric human-made mound rises mysteriously from the Wiltshire countryside near Avebury, offering families a glimpse into ancient history. Parking and an onsite restaurant make visiting easy, though steep terrain limits accessibility.
⭐ 4.6
Museums & Galleries
Chippenham Museum and Heritage Centre
Discover local history in the heart of Market Place, with fascinating exhibits showcasing Chippenham's heritage. Enjoy onsite dining and convenient town centre facilities during your visit.
⭐ 4.6
Historic Houses & Gardens
Dyrham Park
Explore an elegant mansion filled with art treasures before letting little ones loose in the outdoor play space and garden maze, with family-friendly facilities throughout this historic estate.
⭐ 4.6
Historic Houses & Gardens
Bowood House & Gardens
Explore this magnificent Wiltshire estate featuring grand historic rooms and stunning landscaped grounds, plus an enormous adventure playground where little ones can conquer a towering space dive and pirate ship.
⭐ 4.6
Indoor Soft Play
Boomerang Play Centre
A wheelchair-accessible family entertainment venue offering soft play activities for children, complete with baby changing facilities and pushchair-friendly access throughout.
⭐ 4.6
Parks & Play Areas
Drews Pond Wood Local Nature Reserve
A peaceful woodland retreat just south of Devizes where families can walk nature trails, observe local wildlife and learn about the area's past, with onsite parking and a restaurant for refreshments after your adventure.
⭐ 4.4
Cinema & Theatre
ODEON Trowbridge
Catch blockbuster movies on one of seven big screens at this St Stephens Place cinema, offering wheelchair access, onsite refreshments and comfortable seating for the whole family.
⭐ 4.4
Museums & Galleries
Visit Hillbrush
Discover how two brothers built a brush-making empire at this fascinating museum showcasing industrial heritage and innovation, complete with onsite restaurant and family facilities.
⭐ 4.3
Garden Centres & Home
Whitehall Garden Centre
Browse plants, pots and gardening essentials at this fully accessible centre featuring on-site dining options. Families with young children are well catered for with baby changing rooms and pushchair-friendly pathways.
⭐ 4.2
Trampoline & Bounce Parks
Flip Out Portsmouth
Bounce into adventure at this action-packed trampoline park featuring multi-level soft play, foam pits and jumping zones for all ages, plus an onsite café and family-friendly facilities including parking.
⭐ 4.2
Swimming & Leisure Centres
Trowbridge Sports Centre
A fully accessible leisure facility offering swimming and sports activities with onsite parking, baby changing rooms, and snack bar—ideal for active families of all ages.
⭐ 4.1
Museums & Galleries
Alexander Keiller Museum
Explore Avebury's ancient stone circles through archaeological finds and exhibits at this specialist museum, complete with onsite restaurant and parking though access is limited for wheelchair users.
⭐ 4.0
Indoor Soft Play
Funways
A fully accessible indoor play centre offering energetic fun for children, complete with an onsite restaurant and comprehensive facilities including baby changing areas and wheelchair access.
Museums & Galleries
Trowbridge Museum
Discover the heritage of Wiltshire's county town through engaging displays in this accessible museum. With nearby parking, wheelchair access and baby changing facilities, it's well-equipped for family visits.
Museums & Galleries
REME Museum
Discover the fascinating world of military engineering through hands-on exhibits and interactive displays that bring the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers to life for young explorers.
Arts & Crafts Workshops
Candle Making Workshop
Create your own beautifully scented candles in this hands-on workshop perfect for all ages, with full wheelchair and pushchair access plus baby-changing and breastfeeding facilities available.
Farm Parks
Hope Nature Centre
Explore farm animals and countryside walks at this accessible Southwick nature centre, where families can enjoy picnics, onsite dining and holiday Land Train rides near Trowbridge.
Theme Parks & Funfairs
Baboon Adventures- Offroad Electric Scooter Tours for Families
Experience the thrill of guided electric scooter adventures across the scenic Charlton Park Estate, perfect for families seeking an exciting outdoor activity together.
Sightseeing & Attractions
Devizes Treasure Hunt Trail
Explore Devizes while solving clues to discover hidden treasure in this engaging family challenge that begins at the Market Place and encourages teamwork throughout your adventure.
⭐ 4.7
Castles & Palaces
Old Wardour Castle
Explore this atmospheric hexagonal fortress near Tisbury, where dramatic Civil War battles left their mark on the striking ruins that stand today amid beautiful landscaped grounds.
⭐ 4.7
Farm Parks
River Bourne Community Farm
This working farm in Laverstock welcomes families to get hands-on with donkeys, goats, chickens and other animals, with picnic areas, wheelchair access and an onsite restaurant for refreshments.
⭐ 4.7
Museums & Galleries
STEAM - Museum of the GWR
Step into the world of Great Western Railway at this interactive Swindon museum where young enthusiasts can explore restored locomotives and engage with fascinating hands-on displays that bring railway heritage to life.
⭐ 4.7
Indoor Soft Play
Wacky Warehouse Churchill
Let your little ones burn off energy in this vibrant multi-storey soft play centre, complete with an onsite restaurant for refuelling hungry adventurers afterwards.
⭐ 4.6
Lakes & Reservoirs
Langford Lakes Nature Reserve
Discover four picturesque lakes perfect for birdwatching and family walks along wheelchair-accessible trails, with onsite refreshments and picnic areas to enjoy the peaceful natural surroundings.
⭐ 4.6
Pottery & Ceramic Painting
Eastcott Studios
Get creative as a family at this hands-on pottery studio where you can craft your own ceramic pieces. Parking available nearby, with accessible toilets on-site for visitor convenience.
⭐ 4.6
Adventure Golf
Footgolf at Basset Down Golf Complex
Kick a football around this fun 18-hole footgolf course that welcomes all ages and abilities. Facilities include parking, wheelchair access, baby changing rooms and an onsite restaurant.
⭐ 4.6
High Ropes & Aerial Trails
Jungle Parc Swindon
Scale treetop obstacles and zip-wires through the forest at this thrilling aerial adventure park in historic Lydiard grounds, with separate courses designed for ages 4+ and 10+.
⭐ 4.6
Parks & Play Areas
Stanton Park
Discover 74 hectares of peaceful woodland trails and a stunning lake perfect for family picnics, with wheelchair-accessible paths, onsite dining and excellent facilities including baby changing.
⭐ 4.5
Sightseeing & Attractions
Mompesson House
This elegant 18th-century townhouse in Salisbury's Cathedral Close welcomes visitors with wheelchair access and an onsite restaurant, though families should note the limited baby facilities.
⭐ 4.5
Sightseeing & Attractions
Salisbury City Guides
Explore historic Salisbury with expert-led walking tours departing from Parkfield House, where snacks are available but note the limited facilities and accessibility for pushchairs or wheelchairs.
⭐ 4.5
Horse Riding
Rein and Shine
Set in Buryhill Farm, this equestrian centre offers horse riding experiences for families, complete with an onsite restaurant, baby changing facilities and accessible toilets.
⭐ 4.4
Farm Parks
Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm
Get hands-on with heritage livestock at this fully accessible farm where children can interact with rare breeds, enjoy feeding times and explore pushchair-friendly grounds near Salisbury.
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