| The small town of Wilton is located just outside of | | | | church has a lot of history and has some beautiful |
| Salisbury and has a fine array of traditional pubs and | | | | architectural designs so is worth a visit. |
| hotels. It also has a lot of history and there are a few | | | | Garden Centre |
| historic sites of interest as well as a few modern ones. | | | | Wilton Garden Centre is located at the side of Wilton |
| House and Gardens | | | | House and offers one of the widest ranges of plants |
| Wilton House is located on the former site of Wilton | | | | and gardening accessories in Wiltshire. They have a |
| Abbey and is home to the Earl of Pembroke, William | | | | wide range of products available as well as a |
| Herbert. Wilton House has a broad history and has | | | | restaurant so whether you are shopping for something |
| been in place since the 16th century. The house itself is | | | | specific or just browsing you are sure to find |
| full of historic artwork and beautiful architectural design | | | | something for your garden. |
| and is also used for holding special events such as the | | | | Shopping Village |
| Candlelight Opera Christmas Gala with optional | | | | The Wilton Shopping Village is located just across the |
| pre-concert lunch at the Pembroke Arms. Wilton | | | | road from Wilton House at the junction of the A36 and |
| Gardens is a haven for wildlife and architecture alike. | | | | A30. This outlet shopping village contains a wide range |
| The Gardens are separated into different areas such | | | | of shops selling everything from big brands and sports |
| as the rose garden and water garden and are linked | | | | equipment to smaller hand crafted goods and niche |
| via the woodland walks. The gardens also contain a lot | | | | shops. Set against a beautiful river backdrop you will |
| of architecture such as Palladian Bridge, the Egyptian | | | | also have the opportunity to enjoy a break from your |
| Column and Millennium Water Feature and for the kids | | | | shopping and relax in the excellent restaurant. |
| there is a superb adventure playground which is sure | | | | The Carpet Factory |
| to keep the children entertained. | | | | The world famous Wilton Carpet Factory was started |
| The Italianate Church | | | | when the Earl of Pembroke smuggled two French |
| Located on Wilton High Street the Church of St. Mary | | | | weavers into Britain in 1741 with the hope of adopting |
| and St. Nicholas (known as the Italianate Church) was | | | | new carpet-weaving techniques. This resulted in the |
| built between 1841 and 1845 to replace the old | | | | rise of the carpet industry in Wilton although the |
| medieval parish church. The church is unlike a traditional | | | | factories have closed and re-opened many times and |
| English church as it has a mix of Roman, Greek and | | | | you can find out about the carpeting history of Wilton |
| Russian inspired designs, this is believed to be because | | | | by taking the carpet factory tour located in the Wilton |
| the building of the church was commissioned by the | | | | shopping centre. |
| Countess of Pembroke who was born in Russia. The | | | | |