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Alton Barnes Tourist Information

part of mural painted on the ceiling of Barge Inn, Alton Barnes  © Lynette Thomas


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Alton Barnes has become something of a centre for crop circle spotting, enthusiasts now converging in local pubs like the Barge Inn to discuss the latest pictograms.

About a mile north of the village is the Alton Barnes White Horse. Dating from 1812 the horse was commissioned by a local farmer, Robert Pile. The horse is one of several such features around Wiltshire. At various times throughout the year - the winter solstice for example - the horse is lit up with candles.

The sweeping Vale of Pewsey is close to Alton Barnes as is Silbury Hill- the largest man made hill in Europe. The Avebury Stone circle, West Kennet long barrow and Swallowhead springs are also to be found nearby.

This area of Wiltshire has a mystical charm and is generally less commercialised than some similar, but the more mainstream areas.

Description by Lynette Thomas

 

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Mural at the Barge Inn - Alton Barnes © Lynette Thomas
Barge Inn Mural, Alton Barnes  © Lynette Thomas
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What's near Alton Barnes

Attractions:
  Bowood House & Gardens  9 Miles
  Stonehenge  11 Miles
  Lydiard House & Park  14 Miles
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Towns:
  Alton Priors  1 Mile
  Woodborough  1 Mile
  Hilcott  2 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Straker Goodman Ingram Ltd  6 Miles
  Atwell Martin  6 Miles
  Allen and Harris  6 Miles
Hotels:
  The Castle Hotel  6 Miles
  Ivy House  7 Miles
  Castle and Ball  7 Miles
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Bed and Breakfast:

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Self Catering:
  Park Farm Cottages  9 Miles
  Coachmans Cottage  12 Miles
  Jasmine Cottage  12 Miles
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Campsites:
  Postern Hill Caravan & Camping Site  7 Miles
  Plough Lane Caravan Site  15 Miles
  Ocknell & Longbeech  29 Miles

Cinema: Cineworld Swindon  14 Miles

TIC: Avebury Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01672 539425  6 Miles


Attractions near Alton Barnes
Bowood House & Gardens (9 Miles)*
People come again and again to rediscover the enchantment of Bowood - a family stately home embracing a whole world of fascination in the splendour of a bygone age.
Stonehenge (11 Miles)*
The pre-historic megalithic monument known as Stonehenge stands shrouded in myth, mystery and legend. Stonehenge can be found in Wessex, in the south west of England.
Lydiard House & Park (14 Miles)*
Lydiard Park, the ancestral home of the Viscounts Bolingbroke, lies in beautiful parkland within easy reach of junction 16 on the M4. The Palladian house, church, formal parkland and surrounding pasture are the striking remains of a great estate.
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Towns near Alton Barnes
Alton Priors Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Woodborough Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Hilcott Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
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Hotels near Alton Barnes
The Castle Hotel (6 Miles)*
Situated in the heart of the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, Devizes is a fascinating town to explore from the comfort of the Grade II listed Castle Hotel.
Castle and Ball (7 Miles)*
Rich in historic character and traditional charm, the Castle and Ball is situated in the centre of Britain’s widest high street, on a site that has occupied an inn since the 15th century.
The Castle and Ball Hotel (7 Miles)*
The Castle and Ball is situated in the centre of Britain's widest high street, home to an inn since the 15th century. It is an ideal base for visiting Avebury's ancient stone circle and Silbury Hill, and Bowood House and Gardens.
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Self Catering near Alton Barnes
Park Farm Cottages (9 Miles)*
Situated on a small working farm, we offer two single storey cottages, tastefully furnished and well equipped with panoramic views over a wooded valley.
Coachmans Cottage (12 Miles)*
A luxury individual, 4* Enjoy England Gold Award, single storey, circa 18thC., beamed cottage, newly refurbished in traditional style, with electric "woodburner" for cosy winter evenings with the emphasis on our guests comfort.
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