Often described as one of England’s prettiest villages, Castle Combe is a timeless Cotswold settlement of honey-coloured stone cottages, a medieval market cross and the elegant St Andrew’s Church. With no modern streetlights or visible wires, the village feels unchanged for centuries, making it a perfect introduction to Wiltshire’s historic landscapes.

Lacock is a beautifully preserved medieval village centred on atmospheric Lacock Abbey. Its stone streets and timber-framed houses have appeared in many films and TV productions, including Harry Potter. The abbey’s cloisters and gardens reveal centuries of monastic history and photographic heritage.

Bradford-on-Avon is a picturesque riverside town where medieval bridges, Saxon churches and honey-coloured stone buildings line the Avon. Its historic streets, canal paths and welcoming cafés make it an atmospheric stop, blending architectural heritage with gentle countryside scenery.

Corsham is an elegant Wiltshire market town known for its historic high street, peacocks roaming the park and nearby Corsham Court. Its preserved streets have also appeared in film and television, including Poldark.