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ROCHE COURT SCULPTURE PARK, NR. SALISBURY
A visit to Roche Court Sculpture Park in Winterslow- how to book, what to expect, facilities, photos and more.
5 min read


THE GENTLE HISTORY OF NATURALISM IN HAMPSHIRE: GILBERT WHITE AND THE OATES COLLECTIONS
A visit to The Wakes Museum in Hampshire - what to expect with history, photos, visiting details.
13 min read


HEALE GARDENS, WOODFORD VALLEY, SALISBURY
The tranquil and beautiful gardens of Heale House. Visiting details, what to see, how to get there, history and photos.
6 min read


THE HENRY FAWCETT WALK IN SALISBURY
Visit all of the places in Salisbury connected with Henry Fawcett. History, photos, visiting details.
10 min read


THE BROADCHALKE WATERCRESS BEDS
Watercress beds farmed in the traditional way by a family owned business in the Chalke Valley. Visiting and buying details.
2 min read


BOLDERWOOD AND THE DEER SANCTUARY IN THE NEW FOREST
Visiting details for the Bolderwood area of the New Forest - how to get there, what to see, walks, facilities and more. Photos.
6 min read


THE WAR BUNKERS AT GROVELY WOODS, WILTSHIRE
The elusive World War II bunkers in Grovely Woods near Wilton - historical background and full directions to find it.
6 min read


THE VILLAGES OF THE CHALKE VALLEY, WILTSHIRE
The history of the villages in the Chalke Valley - what there is to see and where to find good food.
10 min read


VISITING STONEHENGE - INCLUDING FOUR DIFFERENT WAYS TO SEE IT FOR FREE
The different ways to visit Stonehenge including ticket prices and booking details as well as how to see it completely free.
5 min read


VISITING CHURCHES CONSERVATION TRUST PROPERTIES NEAR SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE
Five Wiltshire churches in the Churches Conservation Trust which are open to visitors and walkers, all near Salisbury.
8 min read


THE BULFORD KIWI: A WALK WITH GREAT VIEWS, HISTORICAL INTEREST AND PERHAPS SOME RIFLE FIRE!
The Bulford Kiwi is a large depiction of a kiwi cut into the chalk of Salisbury Plain by members of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force...
4 min read


WOODHENGE TO STONEHENGE WALK (AND SEE BOTH FOR FREE) 2025
How to see Stonehenge for free (and legally) on this 5 mile walk which includes other prehistoric sites and saves you money on entrance fees
4 min read


ALTERNATIVES TO SERVICE STATIONS IN THE UK
Fed up with expensive, soulless, unhealthy and ugly service stations? Our guide shows you how to find alternatives just off the main roads.
4 min read


THE BREAMORE-WOODGREEN WALK
This 5 mile circular walks through the countryside includes the smallest museum in Hampshire, water meadows, two churches and an old railway
7 min read


THE HISTORY OF MILITARY AVIATION AT THE ARMY FLYING MUSEUM, HAMPSHIRE
A visit to the newly refurbished Army Flying Museum, What to expect, what to see, kids activities, photos and visiting details.
10 min read


ROSES AND RUINS: MOTTISFONT ABBEY
A visit to Mottisfont in June will give you the most incredible display of heritage roses in the UK. History, photos and visiting details.
7 min read


WILTON HOUSE - STATELY HOME AND ADVENTURE PLAYPARK
Wilton House is a stately home just to the west of Salisbury in Wiltshire. It is open to visitors from Spring until Autumn and also holds...
4 min read


BREAMORE HALT AND THE BREAMORE RAILWAY WALK
A two mile walk following the old railway line, with a visit to the old railway station of Breamore Halt. Full directions and photos.
5 min read


ENGLAND’S PLAGUE VILLAGE OF EYAM
A visit to the plague village of Eyam - historical background, what there is to see, photos and visiting details.
4 min read


LUDGERSHALL CASTLE AND CROSS – A WALK AROUND THE EARTHWORKS AND INTO THE WOODS BEYOND
A walk around the beautiful medieval ruins in Wiltshire of this free to visit site. Background, photos and visiting details.
3 min read


RAF TANGMERE - THE MILITARY AVIATION MUSEUM
This site played a crucial role in the Battle of Britain and has some incredible artefacts. Background, photos and visiting details.
6 min read


SLOW TRAVEL TV - WHAT IS IT AND WHERE TO WATCH IT
A few years ago, Slow TV was all the rage, with people spending hours watching other people chop wood, take a nine hour train ride...
4 min read


THE BANK OF ENGLAND MUSEUM IN LONDON
A visit to this free museum full of artefacts and fun for the kids. History, photos and visiting details.
6 min read


KELVEDON HATCH: THE COLD WAR SECRET NUCLEAR BUNKER
A visit to the biggest Cold War bunker in the south of England - background, what to expect, photos and visiting details.
8 min read
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