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Longleat, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7NWTel: 01985 844400. The
star of BBC’s hugely popular Animal Park series. Discover
the magnificent animals which roam the first Safari Park outside
Africa from the comfort of your own car - giraffes, zebras, lions
and tigers. www.longleat.co.uk. About 8 miles south of Trowbridge.
Wiltshire White Horses-
The Westbury or Bratton white horse is the oldest of the Wiltshire
horses. Standing as it does on Westbury Hill, it is well sited
for visibility in the surrounding area. There is a car park and
viewing area on the B3098 just east of Westbury, and a car park
above the horse on Westbury Hill. About 4 miles south of Trowbridge.
Castle Combe Circuit, Castle Combe, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14
7EY. Tel: 01249 782417. Circuit activities here at Castle Combe
Circuit include Race Car Meetings, Motorcycle Race Meetings,
both Motorbike and Car Track Days, and Driving Experiences, where
you can feel the thrill of driving our race cars around a race
circuit. About 9 miles north of Trowbridge.
Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot
Museum & Village, Lacock, nr Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 2LG.
Tel: 01249 730459. Medieval cloistered abbey converted into a
fine country house. Newly-restored botanic gardens. Location
for films, 'Harry Potter', 'Pride and Prejudice', 'Moll Flanders'
and 'Emma'. National Trust. Charges apply. About 7 miles north
of Trowbridge.
Great Chalfield Manor, nr Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 8NH. Tel:
01225 782239. 15th-century manor house and garden. Moat, gatehouse
and great hall. National Trust. Charges apply. About 2 miles
north of Trowbridge.
The Kennet & Avon
Canal Trust, Canal Centre, Couch Lane, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10
1EB. Tel: +44 (0)1380 721279. The Trust has been in existence
for over 40 years. It was formed to restore the, then closed,
Kennet & Avon Canal from Reading to Bristol as a "through"
navigation and as a public amenity. www.katrust.org. West Wilts
Branch.
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