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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 and most recently Pride & Prejudice.
Created within the atmospheric setting of
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. New for 2005 - 'Of Corsets Art!', a costume exhibition covering 500 years of fashion.
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, Old Riding School Tearoom and gift shop.
Adjacent garden centre.
Full wheelchair access, admittance for guide dogs only.
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Opening Times
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(2006 times)
Gardens: 9th April to 30th September Daily 10.30am - 5.30pm (last admission 4.30pm).House: 13th April to 29th September. House and Exhibitions closed Saturdays except Bank Holiday weekends. Gardens, Adventure Playground & Palladian Restaurant open daily. |
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Admission Charges
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(2006 prices)
House & Grounds: Adult £9.75; Concessions £8.00; Child 5-15yrs £5.50; Family ticket (2+2) £24.00.Garden & Grounds Adult £4.50; Child over 5yrs £3.50. Please telephone for group booking and event information. Full wheelchair access, service dogs only admitted. |
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Directions
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| Three miles from Salisbury and ten miles from Stonehenge. |
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Wilton House Postcode for SatNav: SP2 OBJ |
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Nearby Attractions
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Old Sarum Castle
(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. |
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Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum
(3 Miles)*
Let Salisbury Museum take you on a journey through one of the most fascinating areas of Britain. |
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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. |
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