Top 3 Castles around Wilton
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 3
beautiful castles to choose from around Wilton. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: June 24, 2026
Old Sarum Ruins
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(Text from visitwiltshire.co.uk/salisbury/things-to-do/old-sarum-p133943 )
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Old Sarum Ancient Settlement
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Cit. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Sarum
"Old Sarum is one of the most enthralling and historically important sites in southern England. Uniquely, it combines a royal castle and cathedral within an Iron Age fortification, and for 150 years was a major centre of both secular and ecclesiastical government. Neither castle nor cathedral was occupied for long: in 1226 the cathedral was moved to Salisbury, although the castle remained an administrative centre into the 14th century. Old Sarum lived on, however, as a notorious ‘rotten borough’ which continued to elect members of Parliament until 1832."
Cit. english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/old-sarum/history
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Clarendon Palace Ruins
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The palace was destroyed during the English Civil War in the 17th century, but its ruins can still be visited today
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Castle Hill, Salisbury
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Whitsbury Castle
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"Discover the story of the original Salisbury and take the family for an action-packed day out at Old Sarum. Stand in the footprint of Salisbury's first cathedral, conquer the ruins of the royal castle, and discover the awe-inspiring landscape where it all began. One of the South’s most significant historic sites – William the Conqueror once hosted a great gathering at Old Sarum. Soak up the atmosphere as you explore a city lost to time. There’s over 2,000 years of history to discover, as well as unrivalled views across the Wiltshire countryside. (Text from https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/salisbury/things-to-do/old-sarum-p133943 )
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We stayed here for the Enve Stone Circle Ride and it was absolutely beautiful!
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Good trip for hiking or cycling with some interesting history. Not to far from Stonehenge
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Whitsbury Castle is an early Iron Age hill fort. The banks were reinforced in medieval times, but today are mostly tree covered. It's a nice place to run with a footpath going around the base.
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Castle Hill in Salisbury is home to the historic Salisbury Castle, which dates back to the 11th century. The castle ruins are free to explore, and you'll be afforded some wonderful views of the surrounding countryside whilst you navigate your way around.
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Located here are the remains of a medieval palace built by Henry II in the 12th century. The palace was a favourite residence amongst British monarchs and was known for its beautiful gardens and for being the site where the Constitutions of Clarendon were issued in 1164. The palace was destroyed during the English Civil War in the 17th century, but its ruins can still be visited today
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In 1070 William the Conqueror mustered troops at Clarendon, the site was named in documents for the first time in the twelfth century.
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There's a small cafe just inside the main gate - you can bring your bike in and prop it up on the slope opposite the cafe and purchase some refreshments (without paying the full entry price). There are toilets in the car park too, which might be useful!
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