Guidebook for Great Wishford, Salisbury
Drinks & Nightlife
Fisherton Mill, a vibrant gallery and design shop. Its cafe is probably the best place in the city to eat (linguine with sea bass and king prawns £16), and the studios upstairs are home to individual outlets showcasing everything from knitting and sustainable fashion to garden design and jewellery. It’s on Fisherton Street, where you’ll also find intriguing independent shops — vintage clothes, interiors, antiques — and, in Baroushka (Middle Eastern) and Anokaa (Indian), two restaurants that are several well-seasoned cuts above the norm.
Great Wishford;
Good Food & Atmosphere;
Live Music at times;
Helpful to our guests -where you can park your car -about 50 yds away-publican Ines will look after you
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The Royal Oak
Ringwood RoadGreat Wishford;
Good Food & Atmosphere;
Live Music at times;
Helpful to our guests -where you can park your car -about 50 yds away-publican Ines will look after you
Sightseeing
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/
Stonehenge is possibly the most famous prehistoric monument in the world. Our cottage is about 15 minutes away from the new visitor centre with Shuttle buses to the Stones- 364 days a year - and incredibly atmospheric to be there ahead of the crowds Pop up again if good sunset. There are continuous discoveries as to the extent of this important site (Check prices-English Heritage members free, no charge for kids,also substantial reductions on other non EH places eg Devizes Museum; NB Overseas Permits for 9 or 16 days online, collect on visit, incl eg Old Wardour Castle, Old Sarum )
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Stonehenge Visitor Centre
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/
Stonehenge is possibly the most famous prehistoric monument in the world. Our cottage is about 15 minutes away from the new visitor centre with Shuttle buses to the Stones- 364 days a year - and incredibly atmospheric to be there ahead of the crowds Pop up again if good sunset. There are continuous discoveries as to the extent of this important site (Check prices-English Heritage members free, no charge for kids,also substantial reductions on other non EH places eg Devizes Museum; NB Overseas Permits for 9 or 16 days online, collect on visit, incl eg Old Wardour Castle, Old Sarum )
www.salisburycathedral.org.uk for all details
Guided Tower Tour thro'out the year-generally hourly 10:15 to 15:15 (Ticket incl admiss into Cathedral & Chapter House with Magna Carta-bkg essential as only about 4 daily for 12 people-kids 7+; Magna Carta is in the Chapter House; tallest Spire in England;oldest work in world. In The Close, with fascinating Museums around. Then there is the Music - Advent 'Darkness to Light' Services at end of Nov; Events e.g. Choral Foundation Concerts approx monthly (details of all events & services on website);monthly Organ recitals ( great Father Willis Organ played at most services)
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Salisbury dómkirkja
www.salisburycathedral.org.uk for all details
Guided Tower Tour thro'out the year-generally hourly 10:15 to 15:15 (Ticket incl admiss into Cathedral & Chapter House with Magna Carta-bkg essential as only about 4 daily for 12 people-kids 7+; Magna Carta is in the Chapter House; tallest Spire in England;oldest work in world. In The Close, with fascinating Museums around. Then there is the Music - Advent 'Darkness to Light' Services at end of Nov; Events e.g. Choral Foundation Concerts approx monthly (details of all events & services on website);monthly Organ recitals ( great Father Willis Organ played at most services)
http://www.tankmuseum.org/visit-us
Wonderful day out -the tanks from 1915 to the present day, and other wartime equipment -demos and you can climb into some of the vehicles; v well-presented & ideal for a cool day
1 hr 5 min (41. mi) via A354
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Tank Museum station
http://www.tankmuseum.org/visit-us
Wonderful day out -the tanks from 1915 to the present day, and other wartime equipment -demos and you can climb into some of the vehicles; v well-presented & ideal for a cool day
1 hr 5 min (41. mi) via A354
http://www.theetchescollection.org/home
Museum Of Jurassic Marine Life. BH20 5PE A brand new immersive museum. Smithsonian Institute rates as one of best 12 museums in the World 2016 Enter the Exhibition Gallery & experience a laboratory of the senses as you are taken on an immersive journey through life underwater 150 million yrs ago. Created by the gallery ceiling as if it were an underwater, glass roofed vessel from which visitors view the surrounding water world delivered by CGI projection. The space will be transformed into an aquarium of the past in the blink of an eye, it will change from a scene of tranquillity and beauty to raw, primal violence and a fight for survival.
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Kimmeridge Bay
http://www.theetchescollection.org/home
Museum Of Jurassic Marine Life. BH20 5PE A brand new immersive museum. Smithsonian Institute rates as one of best 12 museums in the World 2016 Enter the Exhibition Gallery & experience a laboratory of the senses as you are taken on an immersive journey through life underwater 150 million yrs ago. Created by the gallery ceiling as if it were an underwater, glass roofed vessel from which visitors view the surrounding water world delivered by CGI projection. The space will be transformed into an aquarium of the past in the blink of an eye, it will change from a scene of tranquillity and beauty to raw, primal violence and a fight for survival.
Fantastic 8 acre English garden.
Excellent café for coffee,light lunches, teas
open 30 March -15 Oct-Wed-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4
http://www.healegarden.co.uk/
Heale House
Fantastic 8 acre English garden.
Excellent café for coffee,light lunches, teas
open 30 March -15 Oct-Wed-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4
http://www.healegarden.co.uk/
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stourhead BA12 6QF-a few miles west along A303 nr Mere. World-famous Gardens & House open all year. With hills, water & classical architecture overlaid by a fabulous collection of trees & shrubs, Stourhead was described as ‘a living work of art’ when first opened in the 1740s. Meandering paths offer vistas through trees to classical temples & surprises at every turn. Stourhead is breathtaking in any season, the flowering spring shrubs & the flaming autumnal colours of the trees reflected in the magnificent lake are breathtaking. The tranquillity of the Winter Garden-the low sun creates wonderful shadows throughout the day, Temples in which to shelter......and go into the Entrance Hall, play boardgames, read & sit by the fire (winter warmer weekends till March)
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Stourhead
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stourhead BA12 6QF-a few miles west along A303 nr Mere. World-famous Gardens & House open all year. With hills, water & classical architecture overlaid by a fabulous collection of trees & shrubs, Stourhead was described as ‘a living work of art’ when first opened in the 1740s. Meandering paths offer vistas through trees to classical temples & surprises at every turn. Stourhead is breathtaking in any season, the flowering spring shrubs & the flaming autumnal colours of the trees reflected in the magnificent lake are breathtaking. The tranquillity of the Winter Garden-the low sun creates wonderful shadows throughout the day, Temples in which to shelter......and go into the Entrance Hall, play boardgames, read & sit by the fire (winter warmer weekends till March)
Avon Road, Devizes SN10 1PR The Kennet & Avon Canal has awesome examples of canal engineering. At Caen Hill, you can see one of the longest continuous flight of locks in the country - a total of 29 locks with a rise of 237 feet over 2 miles! An impressive bit of engineering. Interesting to watch the boats climb the hill. Pay for parking at the Caen Hill Cafe, The Locks, Devizes SN10 1QR who record your registration. Cafe only accept cash.
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Caen Hill
Caen HillAvon Road, Devizes SN10 1PR The Kennet & Avon Canal has awesome examples of canal engineering. At Caen Hill, you can see one of the longest continuous flight of locks in the country - a total of 29 locks with a rise of 237 feet over 2 miles! An impressive bit of engineering. Interesting to watch the boats climb the hill. Pay for parking at the Caen Hill Cafe, The Locks, Devizes SN10 1QR who record your registration. Cafe only accept cash.
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/old-wardour-castle/In peaceful Wilts countryside beside a lake,14th century lightly fortified luxury residence for comfortable living & lavish entertainment. Today the castle ruin provides relaxed, romantic day out for couples, families &budding historians; views from turrets down to the grotto & beautiful landscaped grounds; free audio tour, bringing the Civil War at Wardour to life;18th century Banqueting House;special grotto created out of stones from the original castle building
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Gamli Wardour kastalinn
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/old-wardour-castle/In peaceful Wilts countryside beside a lake,14th century lightly fortified luxury residence for comfortable living & lavish entertainment. Today the castle ruin provides relaxed, romantic day out for couples, families &budding historians; views from turrets down to the grotto & beautiful landscaped grounds; free audio tour, bringing the Civil War at Wardour to life;18th century Banqueting House;special grotto created out of stones from the original castle building
A beautiful Gothic Cathedral -a real gem. Check for Special Services, and events
https://www.wellscathedral.org.uk/visit/highlights/
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Wells Cathedral
Cathedral GreenA beautiful Gothic Cathedral -a real gem. Check for Special Services, and events
https://www.wellscathedral.org.uk/visit/highlights/
large part of Britain’s military aviation history Most of the cockpits are open and you are allowed to climb inside and use the controls
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Boscombe Down Aviation Collection
large part of Britain’s military aviation history Most of the cockpits are open and you are allowed to climb inside and use the controls
Parks & Nature
Drive along Langford Rd & not far upstream is a Wild Swimming Pool area in the Wylye River (near Hanging Langford) -there's a seat if you want to sit and watch the water (maybe better in winter to go with a flask). Locals ignore the 'No Swimming' notice, but my advice is to not go in if the Swan is there protecting his brood. This is just by a Nature Reserve which is splendid especially in winter
Free walks round lake. Picnics.
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Langford Lakes Nature Reserve, Wiltshire Wildlife Trust
Drive along Langford Rd & not far upstream is a Wild Swimming Pool area in the Wylye River (near Hanging Langford) -there's a seat if you want to sit and watch the water (maybe better in winter to go with a flask). Locals ignore the 'No Swimming' notice, but my advice is to not go in if the Swan is there protecting his brood. This is just by a Nature Reserve which is splendid especially in winter
Free walks round lake. Picnics.
The extensive Grovely Woods (just Google for a flavour this fine stretch of woodland that was once a royal hunting forest) Go under the railway bridge & turn right up the hill past the cemetery if you are good walkers. If not, or if you have a pushchair, simply continue along the lane till you reach the Woods, then dive in, probably to the right
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Grovely Wood
The extensive Grovely Woods (just Google for a flavour this fine stretch of woodland that was once a royal hunting forest) Go under the railway bridge & turn right up the hill past the cemetery if you are good walkers. If not, or if you have a pushchair, simply continue along the lane till you reach the Woods, then dive in, probably to the right
originally designed by General Pitt Rivers as pleasure grounds for 'public entertainment'; opened 1880, an extraordinary example of Victorian extravagance; recognised by English Heritage as a garden of National Importance. Peacocks & flying macaws + fairy trail to keep little ones happy
www.larmertree.co.uk 01725 516971
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Larmer Tree Gardens
originally designed by General Pitt Rivers as pleasure grounds for 'public entertainment'; opened 1880, an extraordinary example of Victorian extravagance; recognised by English Heritage as a garden of National Importance. Peacocks & flying macaws + fairy trail to keep little ones happy
www.larmertree.co.uk 01725 516971
The road through Cheddar Gorge has been crowned in 2018 as Britain's most scenic route. Experts named the B3135 from Cheddar to Ashwick, which winds its way through the rolling Mendip Hills, as the country's most pleasant drive.
At weekends in winter visits to the caves are recommended but these are for the adventurous.
It is about 12 miles north west of Wells where there is a most beautiful Cathedral. And Bruton is a further 12 miles towards our cottage -see separate entries.
These would make for a splendid day out.
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Cheddar Gorge
The road through Cheddar Gorge has been crowned in 2018 as Britain's most scenic route. Experts named the B3135 from Cheddar to Ashwick, which winds its way through the rolling Mendip Hills, as the country's most pleasant drive.
At weekends in winter visits to the caves are recommended but these are for the adventurous.
It is about 12 miles north west of Wells where there is a most beautiful Cathedral. And Bruton is a further 12 miles towards our cottage -see separate entries.
These would make for a splendid day out.
Salisbury Culture
The Playhouse - Arts Centre - Salisbury Live -
Salisbury International Arts Festival
http://www.wiltonhouse.co.uk/
see website for details, including special Events incl The Cecil Beaton Exhibition
House -VE Day Fri 8/5/20 then Sun to Thurs (& Bank Holiday Sats – 9th May, 23rd May & 29th August) only
5th April – 19th April & then
11.00 – 5.30 , Sun to Thurs & Easter Bank Hols w/e
8th May – 6th Sept Grounds, incl Adventure Playground
Magnificent Historic House and Gardens. Classic Cars.
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Wilton hús
http://www.wiltonhouse.co.uk/
see website for details, including special Events incl The Cecil Beaton Exhibition
House -VE Day Fri 8/5/20 then Sun to Thurs (& Bank Holiday Sats – 9th May, 23rd May & 29th August) only
5th April – 19th April & then
11.00 – 5.30 , Sun to Thurs & Easter Bank Hols w/e
8th May – 6th Sept Grounds, incl Adventure Playground
Magnificent Historic House and Gardens. Classic Cars.
http://www.wiltshiremuseum.org.uk/ has displays of remarkable craftsmanship- “the work of the gods” -early Bronze Age gold. The new galleries focus on the people who lived on Salisbury Plain at the time Stonehenge was in use, from about 3500BC - 1500BC, then abandoned, possibly as a result of climate change.
Midway between Stonehenge & Avebury , 41 Long Street, Devizes, SN10 1NS
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Devizes
http://www.wiltshiremuseum.org.uk/ has displays of remarkable craftsmanship- “the work of the gods” -early Bronze Age gold. The new galleries focus on the people who lived on Salisbury Plain at the time Stonehenge was in use, from about 3500BC - 1500BC, then abandoned, possibly as a result of climate change.
Midway between Stonehenge & Avebury , 41 Long Street, Devizes, SN10 1NS
www.wiltonshoppingvillage.co.uk Reeves The Baker,6 West St, (bread & pastries)-small Market Thurs a.m.(fresh fish from Devon/stalls with good bread/veg & fruit/butcher +cheese)
Guide for Wilton Heritage Trail in cottage. Wilton is a quintessential Wiltshire market town with a history spanning more than 2,000 years. The town gave its name not only to Wiltshire but also to the UK’s famous Wilton Carpets, which are still made here today.
Within a short walk of the Market Square and St Mary's ruin you will find the famous 'Italianate' Church and a delightful river walk along the Wylye, running from St John's Square thro' Flouse Hole conservation area to Castle Meadow.
http://wiltontown.com/
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Wilton Shopping Village
King Streetwww.wiltonshoppingvillage.co.uk Reeves The Baker,6 West St, (bread & pastries)-small Market Thurs a.m.(fresh fish from Devon/stalls with good bread/veg & fruit/butcher +cheese)
Guide for Wilton Heritage Trail in cottage. Wilton is a quintessential Wiltshire market town with a history spanning more than 2,000 years. The town gave its name not only to Wiltshire but also to the UK’s famous Wilton Carpets, which are still made here today.
Within a short walk of the Market Square and St Mary's ruin you will find the famous 'Italianate' Church and a delightful river walk along the Wylye, running from St John's Square thro' Flouse Hole conservation area to Castle Meadow.
http://wiltontown.com/
Messum’s Wiltshire is a pioneering multi-purpose gallery and arts centre celebrating the creative endeavour.
Wed - Sat 10am -5pm; Sun 10am - 4pm
Special events -see info@messumswiltshire.com
restored 14th Century Monastic Barn-floor space over one third of an acre- with the farmhouse and gatehouses is part of one of the finest surviving groups of monastic grange buildings in the country; re-invented in 2016 as rural outpost of one of Mayfair's most prestigous art galleries
14 miles to Tisbury via Wilton on A30 & B3089- about 25min
Refectory(Mess) but see also pythousekitchengarden.co.uk -3mi west of Tisbury for 'seasonal produce cooked with flair'
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Messums Wiltshire
Court StreetMessum’s Wiltshire is a pioneering multi-purpose gallery and arts centre celebrating the creative endeavour.
Wed - Sat 10am -5pm; Sun 10am - 4pm
Special events -see info@messumswiltshire.com
restored 14th Century Monastic Barn-floor space over one third of an acre- with the farmhouse and gatehouses is part of one of the finest surviving groups of monastic grange buildings in the country; re-invented in 2016 as rural outpost of one of Mayfair's most prestigous art galleries
14 miles to Tisbury via Wilton on A30 & B3089- about 25min
Refectory(Mess) but see also pythousekitchengarden.co.uk -3mi west of Tisbury for 'seasonal produce cooked with flair'
Georgian City of Bath (53 min (33.6 mi) via A36)-
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bath-skyline -Bath Abbey; the Roman Baths- No. 1 Royal Crescent is a museum which has been decorated and furnished just as it might have been during the period 1776-1796. no1royalcrescent.org.uk; Hot Springs feed the Roman Baths (swimming not recommended); the medieval Abbey with renowned west front, with its unique ladders of angels
Holburne Museum -special exhibs including Grayson Perry-'the Transvestite Potter'-early works(now till 25/5/20), Canaletto: Painting Venice (12/6 to 20/9/20) Thomas Lawrence 1780-1794: Coming of Age (9/10/20 -3/1/21)
www.holburne.org for all info about this fascinating Museum
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Bath
Georgian City of Bath (53 min (33.6 mi) via A36)-
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bath-skyline -Bath Abbey; the Roman Baths- No. 1 Royal Crescent is a museum which has been decorated and furnished just as it might have been during the period 1776-1796. no1royalcrescent.org.uk; Hot Springs feed the Roman Baths (swimming not recommended); the medieval Abbey with renowned west front, with its unique ladders of angels
Holburne Museum -special exhibs including Grayson Perry-'the Transvestite Potter'-early works(now till 25/5/20), Canaletto: Painting Venice (12/6 to 20/9/20) Thomas Lawrence 1780-1794: Coming of Age (9/10/20 -3/1/21)
www.holburne.org for all info about this fascinating Museum
Hauser & Wirth -open 6 days wk all year(closed Mondays) -world-renowned contemporary art gallery, with a variety of special exhibitions -Durslade Farm BA10 0NL Gallery-Don McCullin's 'The Stillness of Life' till 4 May 2020
Most beautiful landscape gardens by Piet Oudolf, Roth Bar & Grill, Shop -check website for details of Opening & What's On. Less than 30mins from Chequers Cottage -must visit!!!
www.hauserwirthsomerset.com
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Bruton
Hauser & Wirth -open 6 days wk all year(closed Mondays) -world-renowned contemporary art gallery, with a variety of special exhibitions -Durslade Farm BA10 0NL Gallery-Don McCullin's 'The Stillness of Life' till 4 May 2020
Most beautiful landscape gardens by Piet Oudolf, Roth Bar & Grill, Shop -check website for details of Opening & What's On. Less than 30mins from Chequers Cottage -must visit!!!
www.hauserwirthsomerset.com
Food Scene
Bird & Carter
A36Delicatessen & lunches-take out or eat in.
http://birdandcarter.co.uk/
Civilized place with splendid food and wine for a special occasion
www,howardshousehotel.co.uk
Howard's House Hotel
Holt LaneCivilized place with splendid food and wine for a special occasion
www,howardshousehotel.co.uk
there is a huge range of excellent bread & pastries. There are other outlets in Amesbury & Salisbury
Reeve The Baker
6 West Stthere is a huge range of excellent bread & pastries. There are other outlets in Amesbury & Salisbury
Guy Mannering's seriously good cooking full of vibrant contemporary accents and seasonal detailing. http://www.redlionfreehouse.com
Red Lion Freehouse & Troutbeck Guesthouse, East Chisenbury SN9 6AQ
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Red Lion Freehouse & Troutbeck Guest House
Guy Mannering's seriously good cooking full of vibrant contemporary accents and seasonal detailing. http://www.redlionfreehouse.com
Red Lion Freehouse & Troutbeck Guesthouse, East Chisenbury SN9 6AQ
Supermarket
Lidl in Amesbury SP4 7RT has been updated and is an alternative to Aldi which is closeby.
Aldi in Amesbury SP4 7HD; Mon -Sat 08.00-22.00 –Sundays 10.00-16.00; comprehensive stock, good quality at low cost. If driving west on A303 turn left on Countess Roundabout to Amesbury, down across traffic lights. Cross first roundabout to Salisbury road where you will see Aldi across on right. To get to Chequers Cottage, turn left out of Aldi, quickly left into Salisbury Street. T-junction, left>West Amesbury, continue for about a mile. Soon after houses end and then down a hill, left for the Woodfords,right after Church>Stoford;cross A360,left then rt at Swan Inn>Gt Wishford-20min scenic drive
ALDI
Salisbury Road Aldi in Amesbury SP4 7HD; Mon -Sat 08.00-22.00 –Sundays 10.00-16.00; comprehensive stock, good quality at low cost. If driving west on A303 turn left on Countess Roundabout to Amesbury, down across traffic lights. Cross first roundabout to Salisbury road where you will see Aldi across on right. To get to Chequers Cottage, turn left out of Aldi, quickly left into Salisbury Street. T-junction, left>West Amesbury, continue for about a mile. Soon after houses end and then down a hill, left for the Woodfords,right after Church>Stoford;cross A360,left then rt at Swan Inn>Gt Wishford-20min scenic drive
Entertainment & Activities
"Bursting with history, top-class restaurants, atmospheric nightlife and a host of festivals, we believe Salisbury is a must-see for traveller" -"quintessentially English" city of Salisbury rated by the Lonely Planet the 7th of top 10 cities in the world 2015. Salisbury Playhouse for fun, for Doom,-the parish church of St Thomas and St Edmund is home to the Doom painting - the largest chancel arch painting in England dated 1475;
Guildhall Square
Above Bar Street"Bursting with history, top-class restaurants, atmospheric nightlife and a host of festivals, we believe Salisbury is a must-see for traveller" -"quintessentially English" city of Salisbury rated by the Lonely Planet the 7th of top 10 cities in the world 2015. Salisbury Playhouse for fun, for Doom,-the parish church of St Thomas and St Edmund is home to the Doom painting - the largest chancel arch painting in England dated 1475;
https://www.longleat.co.uk for details of changing seasons- opens 15 Feb 2020.
Safari Bus for Guided Tour(expert driver commentary on wide variety of animals, enjoy Monkey Jungle w/o damage to your car)
But seems to be essential to book day tickets in advance -highly popular and w/e tickets sold out completely (12/18 advice) You have to get day ticket then add on other specials
Longleat House & grounds; delights for family in Main Square
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Longleat House
https://www.longleat.co.uk for details of changing seasons- opens 15 Feb 2020.
Safari Bus for Guided Tour(expert driver commentary on wide variety of animals, enjoy Monkey Jungle w/o damage to your car)
But seems to be essential to book day tickets in advance -highly popular and w/e tickets sold out completely (12/18 advice) You have to get day ticket then add on other specials
Longleat House & grounds; delights for family in Main Square