Wiltshire Weekend Part 2

We spent a fun weekend exploring Wiltshire (England) earlier in Dec  

"Wiltshire is a county in South West England with an area of 3,485 km2 (1,346 square miles).[2] It is landlocked and borders the counties of Dorset, Somerset, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshireand Berkshire. Until 1930 the county town was Wilton but Wiltshire Council is now based at Trowbridge.

Wiltshire is characterised by its high downland and wide valleys. Salisbury Plain is famous as the location of the Stonehenge and Avebury stone circles and other ancient landmarks and as a training area for the British Army. The city of Salisbury is notable for its mediaeval cathedral. Important country houses open to the public include Longleat, near Warminster, and the National Trust's Stourhead, near Mere." --WIKI
I left the links active if you want to read more about them. 

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Read part 1 here 
This trip was more about just relaxing and exploring off the beaten path. 

Down town Wilton

I was told over & over to go see this church - so I did

WOW~

There isn't much information that I could find on this church,

"The history of Wilton dates back to the Anglo-Saxons in the 8th century AD, and by the late 9th century it was the capital of Wiltunscire, a shire (or 'share') of the Kingdom of Wessex. It remained the administrative centre of Wiltshire until the 11th century. Wilton was of significant importance to the church, with the founding of Wilton Abbey in AD 771 and a number of other establishments. In AD 871 Alfred the Great fought and lost an important battle there against the Danish armies, leaving him in retreat for several years.

Despite further attacks, Wilton remained a prosperous town, as recorded in the Domesday book. The building of Salisbury Cathedral nearby, however, caused Wilton's decline, as the new site of Salisbury, with a new bridge over the River Avon, provided a convenient bypass around Wilton on the trade routes.

Wilton Abbey was surrendered to Henry VIII in 1539 during the Dissolution of the Monasteries, and in 1541 much of the estate was granted to the Earl of Pembroke, upon which Wilton House was built" - wiki  

I was already told it was closed - for repairs :(

We have already done all the "must see sights" listed above.

A quick walk to look at all the pretty trees!

Love the super clear water!

A quick bite :D

Still at it!

Back to the pub :D

For a tea break :D

We left for a week @ Bath - UK

Taken on the train ride to Bath :D

I always say Im going to take pict of all the stops & never do-

I still have to write about Salisbury yet...so there will be a part 3.

Catch you later-