Three visitor attractions in Wiltshire have been named among the best in the UK according to VisitEngland.
Its Visitor Attraction Accolades for 2020 and 2021 recognised the outstanding visitor experiences on offer across the country.
In total 76 attractions were featured, and they were awarded with either the Welcome Accolade, Hidden Gem, Best Told Story, Quality Food and Drink and the Gold Accolade for all-round top-scoring attractions.
VisitEngland Director Andrew Stokes said: “I’m so pleased to see our visitor attractions back in the spotlight with these Accolades that recognise the amazing experiences available across the country.
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"They also acknowledge the people who bring the attractions to life through their unparalleled customer service.
2They are the ones who make an attraction the most ‘welcoming’ and give life to the ‘Best Told Story’ whilst the quality of the attractions themselves are rewarded with ‘Quality Food and Drink’ and ‘Hidden Gem’ and of course ‘Gold’ for best all-rounders."
“Now more than ever we need these attractions to encourage and remind us to get out and explore the amazing tourism on offer across England, driving recovery and economic benefits through the regions.”
What Wiltshire visitor attractions were included in the VisitEngland accolades?
REME Museum
Category: Hidden Gem
Where: MoD, Calne Rd, Lyneham, Chippenham SN15 4XX
How to book: Adult - £8, Child, £5. Tickets can be purchased here.
The Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Museum has been recognised in the Hidden Gem category - and we can see why.
This interactive museum has something for the entire family with no shortage of exhibits, trails and quizzes for everyone to enjoy.
Salisbury Museum
Category: Hidden Gem
Where: The Kings House, 65 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN
How to book: Adults- £8.80, Child - £4. Tickets can be purchased here.
Set within the gorgeous setting of the Cathedral close, it is no surprise that Salisbury Museum has been recognised as a hidden gem in the area.
The Museum hosts some of the world's most extensive collections on Stonehenge and other prehistoric artefacts.
Visit Hillbrush
Category: Quality Food and Drink
Where: Norwood Park, Castle St, Mere, Warminster BA12 6FE
How to book: Book a table at their restaurant with their online booking form.
Hillbrush's unique centre brings together 3 core services - which gives visitors the chance to eat at its delicious restaurant, browse its boutique shop and lean at its brush making museum.
The attraction has been acknowledged in the quality food and drink category for its restaurant whose current chef has cooked for Jamie Oliver and Paloma Faith.
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