Wilton House

The Estate Office
Wilton
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP2 OBJ

Tel: +44 (0)1722 746 729 (24 Hr Information Line)
+44 (0)1722 746 720 (Group Bookings)
Fax: +44 (0)1722 744 447
Email: tourism@wiltonhouse.com
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

Bookmark and Share


Wilton House, 460 year old home to the Earl of Pembroke, provides a fascinating insight into British history.The House contains many splendid State rooms including the magnificent Double Cube room which houses the world famous collection of Van Dyck paintings.

This room, among others, has offered film-makers the perfect setting for films such as, Sense and Sensibility, Mrs. Brown, Pride and Prejudice and most recently The Young Victoria.

The Old Riding School, is the modern interpretative centre containing the award winning introductory film, recreated Tudor Kitchen, Victorian laundry and Times Past, Times Present exhibition.

Extensive landscaped parkland, water and rose gardens beside the River Nadder, Palladian Bridge and the millenium water feature designed by world famous sculptor William Pye.

Exciting adventure playground.

Adjacent garden centre.Full wheelchair access, admittance for guide dogs only.
Opening Times
(2011 times)
Grounds:
10th April - 4th September:
Weekends in September. Daily 11am - 5pm
(last admission 4.30pm).

House:
22nd April 1st September:
Sundays to Thursdays and 22nd April, 23rd April, 30th April, 28th May, 27th August. 11.30am - 4.30pm.
Last admission 3.45pm



House and Exhibitions closed Saturdays except Bank Holiday weekends.

Gardens, Adventure Playground & Palladian Restaurant open daily.

Admission Charges
(2011 prices)
House & Grounds: Adult £14.00; Concession £11.25;
Child 5-15yrs £7.50; Family ticket (2+2) £24.00.

Grounds including adventure playground:
Adult £5.50; Concession £5.00; Child over 5yrs £4.00.

Please telephone for group booking and event information.
Full wheelchair access, service dogs only admitted.

Directions
Three miles from Salisbury and ten miles from Stonehenge.
Show map of Wilton House...

Wilton House Postcode for SatNav: SP2 OBJ

Nearby Attractions
Old Sarum (2 Miles)*
The great earthwork of Old Sarum stands near Salisbury on the edge of Wiltshire's chalk plains. Its mighty ramparts were raised in about 500 BC by Iron Age people and later occupied by the Romans.
Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum (3 Miles)*
Let Salisbury Museum take you on a journey through one of the most fascinating areas of Britain.
Salisbury Cathedral (3 Miles)*
Salisbury Cathedral is a building of world importance. Set within the elegant splendour of the Cathedral Close it is probably the finest medieval building in Britain.
more attractions in Wilton and things to do in Wilton ...
more things to do in Wiltshire and days out in Wiltshire...
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Nearby Hotels
The Old Mill Hotel And 12th Century Restaurant (2 Miles)*
Overlooking the River Avon, The Old Mill offers magnificent views towards Salisbury Cathedral. Set in a 12th-century building, the hotel has free parking, free Wi-Fi and a traditional restaurant.
Grasmere House Hotel (3 Miles)*
Grasmere House is just a short walk from Salisbury and offers superb cathedral views. The fine Victorian house is situated on the banks of the rivers Avon and Nadder, and surrounded by mature gardens.Grasmere House Hotel is set amid 1.
Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel (3 Miles)*
The Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel, is an original 13th Century riverside coaching inn, offering stunning views of Salisbury Cathedral.
more hotels near Wilton House ...
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Nearby Self Catering
Fir Trees Apartment (3 Miles)*
Fir Trees apartment has been redecorated throughout for the beginning of the 2011 holiday season, helping to maintain the cleanliness and comfort holiday makers have welcomed.
The Blue Cottage (8 Miles)*
This beautiful 16th century thatched cottage stands on the edge of the small village of Ebbesbourne Wake, hidden away in the Chalke Valley, which runs between the city of Salisbury with its famous cathedral.
The Old Piggery (12 Miles)*
Comfort in the Old Piggery, Cools Farm Recently restored, this delightful 17th century farmhouse lies within the Cranborne Chase AONB - Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Nestling under the old Fonthill Abbey beacon.
Your property could be here
Advertising your self catering property or holiday cottage on AboutBritain.com will get you noticed by thousands of potential guests every day.
more self catering near Wilton House ...
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Popular Pages

     National Trust | Estate Agents     

 Copyright © 1999-2012 Excelsior Information Systems Limited. All rights reserved.
Press Room  Terms of Use  Privacy  Link to Us  Index  Site Map