Things To Do In Wilton, UK

The small town of Wilton is located just outside ofchurch has a lot of history and has some beautiful
Salisbury and has a fine array of traditional pubs andarchitectural designs so is worth a visit.
hotels. It also has a lot of history and there are a fewGarden Centre
historic sites of interest as well as a few modern ones.Wilton Garden Centre is located at the side of Wilton
House and GardensHouse and offers one of the widest ranges of plants
Wilton House is located on the former site of Wiltonand gardening accessories in Wiltshire. They have a
Abbey and is home to the Earl of Pembroke, Williamwide range of products available as well as a
Herbert. Wilton House has a broad history and hasrestaurant so whether you are shopping for something
been in place since the 16th century. The house itself isspecific or just browsing you are sure to find
full of historic artwork and beautiful architectural designsomething for your garden.
and is also used for holding special events such as theShopping Village
Candlelight Opera Christmas Gala with optionalThe Wilton Shopping Village is located just across the
pre-concert lunch at the Pembroke Arms. Wiltonroad 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 suchof shops selling everything from big brands and sports
as the rose garden and water garden and are linkedequipment to smaller hand crafted goods and niche
via the woodland walks. The gardens also contain a lotshops. Set against a beautiful river backdrop you will
of architecture such as Palladian Bridge, the Egyptianalso have the opportunity to enjoy a break from your
Column and Millennium Water Feature and for the kidsshopping and relax in the excellent restaurant.
there is a superb adventure playground which is sureThe Carpet Factory
to keep the children entertained.The world famous Wilton Carpet Factory was started
The Italianate Churchwhen the Earl of Pembroke smuggled two French
Located on Wilton High Street the Church of St. Maryweavers into Britain in 1741 with the hope of adopting
and St. Nicholas (known as the Italianate Church) wasnew carpet-weaving techniques. This resulted in the
built between 1841 and 1845 to replace the oldrise of the carpet industry in Wilton although the
medieval parish church. The church is unlike a traditionalfactories have closed and re-opened many times and
English church as it has a mix of Roman, Greek andyou can find out about the carpeting history of Wilton
Russian inspired designs, this is believed to be becauseby taking the carpet factory tour located in the Wilton
the building of the church was commissioned by theshopping centre.
Countess of Pembroke who was born in Russia. The