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Swaynes Firs Farmhouse - Explore the Area |
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The Area |
We are 7 miles from Salisbury (about 10-15min journey) into the countryside. We are close enough to be easily accessible, but far enough from the hustle and bustle of Salisbury. There are many Heritage Sites in the area. Amongst the most popular is:
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What? |
Why? |
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Distance
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Salisbury
Cathedral |
Britain's finest 13th century cathedral. |
8 miles / 18 minutes |
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Stonehenge |
A prehistoric monument of unique importance. |
18 miles / 30 minutes |
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Wilton House |
21 acres of landscaped gardens, portraits by Van Dyck. |
9 miles / 18 minutes |
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Old Sarum |
Iron Ages Hill fort |
10 miles / 21 minutes |
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Arundells |
Former Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath's home |
8 miles / 18 minutes |
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Wilton Shopping Village |
A selection of factory outlet shops and Wilton Carpet Factory |
9 miles / 18 minutes |
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Rockbourne Roman Villa |
The remains of the largest known roman villa in the area. |
6.5 miles / 15 minutes |
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Old Wardour Castle |
Nice for walking and a picnic. |
14 miles / 30 minutes |
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Larmer Tree Gardens |
The gardens were created by General Pitt Rivers. |
10 miles / 19 minutes |
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Shaftesbury |
Gold Hill; Shaftesbury Abbey |
18 miles / 33 minutes |
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Stourhead Gardens |
Wonderful Gardens, lovely all year round. |
33 miles / 50 minutes |
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Farmer Giles |
Fun for the children. |
13 miles / 30 minutes |
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Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm |
Rare breed British animals being saved from extinction. |
20 miles / 35 minutes |
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Salisbury Racecourse |
A lovely day out. |
6 miles / 10 minutes |
The following are suitable for day trips - they are all around 1 hour away from us by car.
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Longleat |
Simply a great day out. |
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33 miles / 1 hour |
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Bath |
Roman Baths, Jane Austin Centre and wonderful shopping |
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45 miles / 1 hour and 15 min |
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Bournemouth |
Seaside and Bournemouth City Centre |
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26 miles / 50 minutes |
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Avebury |
A wonderful outing on a sunny day. Walk amongst the stones and have a picnic. Best of all, entrance is free. |
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37 miles / 1 hour 12 minutes |
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The New Forest and Beaulieu Motor Museum |
Walking and cycling in the New Forest Visit the National Motor Museum |
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33 miles / 1 hour |
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Portsmouth |
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard & the Spinnaker Tower |
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48 miles / 1 hour 10 minutes |
Markets: Every Tuesday and Saturday there is a market on at Salisbury's Market Square, and on Thursdays in Wilton.
Where
to Eat?
We have very good pubs in the area. Whether you require a child-friendly establishment, a traditional English pub, or something special, it is all within easy reach distance by car.
We can recommend:
The
Fox
and Goose
in Coombe Bissett. Four miles away from us, very easy to find.
Child-friendly, outside eating area in good weather, play area for
children. Friendly staff offering good pub food reasonably priced.
Tel. 01722 718437 (Booking advisable over weekends).
Walking in the Area.
Walking on Martin Down Conservation Area. This is an area of outstanding natural beauty. It is only 5 minutes away by car.
Harnham Water Meadows near Salisbury Cathedral. The Harnham Water Meadows, within the city of Salisbury, are part of a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and are an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA). See the website: www.salisburywatermeadows.org.uk
Walking around the old and new Wardour Castle. It is a pleasant walk through fields and along tracks. Old Wardour Castle dates from the 14th century and was the site of two sieges in the Civil War.
Walking around Broadchalke and Bishopstone, go and see the Fovant Badges. Lunch at the Queen's Head in Broadchalke.
Have a look at this excellent website: Walks in Salisbury and Wessex
For more information go to www.visitsalisbury.com
