Visiting Calne?
One of the oldest market towns in Wiltshire, Calne is located in the south west of England, approximately two hours drive west of London, and one hour east of Bristol. Discover more about the town in this section of the website.
Calne has approximately 13,000 residents, many of whom are attracted by the beautiful surrounding Wiltshire countryside and the town's close proximity to larger centres such as Bristol and Swindon, which are easily commutable.
In addition the town features a large, modern library, a heritage centre, leisure centres, shops, restaurants and tea rooms.
Calne lies in the heart of the beautiful Wiltshire countryside and is surrounded by a variety of attractions for visitors to the area. Some two miles west lies the Marquis of Landsdowne's estate, Bowood, which is open to the public. Bowood House & Gardens offer visitors the opportunity to explore the house and gardens, designed by the famous Capability Brown. Younger visitors can enjoy playing in the adventure playground.
To the east of the town there are several historical places you can visit for free, including the White Horse at Cherhill carved into the chalk hillside with a challenging footpath to the top, and ancient monuments such as West Kennet Long Barrow, Silbury Hill and the Avebury Stone Circle
Links to sites with useful information
Calne's entry in Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calne
Calne Town website which includes a helpful what's on guide - http://www.calne.org.uk/
What's On in Wiltshire What's On is also a really helpful site.
If you are visiting Calne during May then dont miss the annual duck race and in December the famous lantern parade is a must!
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