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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Wiltshire

13 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Wiltshire, England

Updated January 3, 2020

Unusual Attractions in Wiltshire

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Stonehenge

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

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Longleat Hedge Maze

The longest hedge maze in the world.

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Old Wardour Castle

Besieged by war, this castle ruin has crumbled into a peaceful picnic spot.

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Avebury

The largest stone circle in the world has ended up bringing up more questions than it has answered.

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West Kennet Long Barrow

It's possible to walk inside one of the largest Neolithic tombs in Britain.

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Silbury Hill

Europe's largest prehistoric mound – burial site of a legendary king?

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Woodhenge

The first archaeological site discovered by aerial photography.

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The Skeletons of Stonehenge

Ancient human remains unearthed around the iconic monument.

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