Best Landmarks in Wiltshire

7 landmarks

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   Castle4.7★434 reviews

   Nunney Castle

   A striking medieval moated castle dating from the 1370s, Nunney Castle stands as one of Somerset's most architecturally impressive fortifications. Built by Sir John de la Mare, a knight returning from the Hundred Years' War, this quadrangular stronghold features a dramatic central tower with four round corner turrets, all encircled by a wide moat. Though damaged during the English Civil War siege of 1645, the castle's distinctive French-influenced design remains remarkably well-preserved. Now managed by English Heritage, it offers free access and stands as a testament to 14th-century military ambition and architectural innovation.

   Time to spend 0.8–2 hrs

   99 min drive · 49 km·Nunney Castle, Castle St, Nunney, Frome BA11 4LW

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   Weir4.6★57 reviews

   Pulteney weir

   Spanning the River Avon in the heart of Bath, Pulteney Bridge is one of the world’s rare shop-lined bridges and a masterpiece of Georgian Palladian design. Completed in 1774 and designed by Robert Adam, it connects the historic city centre with Bathwick, where the Pulteney family once planned a grand new town. Today, its elegant façade, riverside views, and charming shops make it one of Bath’s most photographed and romantic landmarks, best appreciated from the adjacent Parade Gardens and the nearby weir.

   Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–2 hrs

   72 min drive · 36 km·Pulteney Bridge, Bath BA2 4AY

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   Anglican church4.7★44 reviews

   The Parish Church of St John the Baptist

   The Parish Church of St John the Baptist in Frome is a historic Anglican church founded in 685 AD by St Aldhelm. It stands as a testament to centuries of religious, architectural, and community evolution, featuring Norman relics, Tudor stained glass, and a striking Victorian restoration. This Grade II* listed building remains a spiritual and cultural heart of Frome, renowned for its rich heritage and artistic features.

   Daily 9:30–15:30Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs

   90 min drive · 45 km·Church St, Frome BA11 1PL

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   Bridge4.9★20 reviews

   North Parade Bridge

   Spanning the River Avon in the heart of Bath, North Parade Bridge is a graceful 19th-century structure that blends Georgian elegance with later 20th-century stonework. Originally built in cast iron by William Tierney Clark in 1836, the bridge was extensively rebuilt in the 1930s, giving it its current stone-clad appearance. Today it connects the historic North Parade with the riverside, offering fine views of the city’s skyline and the surrounding hills. It’s a quiet, photogenic crossing that feels like a hidden gem between Bath’s grander landmarks.

   Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.2–1 hr

   72 min drive · 36 km·14 N Parade, Bath BA2 4AJ

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   Crossroads

   Argyle St & Pulteney Bridge

   Pulteney Bridge in Bath is one of the world’s rare shop-lined bridges, designed by Robert Adam in the 1770s in elegant Palladian style. Spanning the River Avon, it connects Bath’s historic centre with Bathwick and is lined with small shops and eateries. Its graceful arches, classical façade, and picturesque views of the weir and surrounding gardens make it one of Bath’s most iconic and photographed landmarks, blending Georgian architecture with everyday life.

   Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs

   72 min drive · 36 km·Bathwick, Bath BA2 4BA

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   Royal Cres

   The Royal Crescent in Bath is a sweeping crescent of 30 terraced Georgian houses designed by John Wood the Younger between 1767 and 1774. Renowned for its grand Palladian façade with 114 Ionic columns, it is a Grade I listed architectural landmark and a symbol of 18th-century elegance. The Crescent combines uniform external grandeur with varied interiors, housing residences, a museum, and a luxury hotel, all set against expansive lawns overlooking parkland.

   Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs

   73 min drive · 37 km·Bath

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   Marlborough Buildings

   Marlborough Buildings is a Grade II listed Georgian terrace in Bath, built between 1787 and 1790 as part of the city's expansion during its golden age as a spa resort. This elegant row of 33 townhouses features the characteristic creamy Bath stone facades, rusticated ground floors, and refined proportions that define Bath's architectural heritage. Located west of the iconic Royal Crescent, the terrace showcases the work of multiple builders and architects, including John Fielder and John Palmer, and remains a quintessential example of late 18th-century townhouse design.

   Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs

   73 min drive · 37 km·Bath

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