A new illustrated Wiltshire towns and villages map revealing some of the hidden gems the county has to offer visitors has been launched by VisitWiltshire.
The pocket-sized Time For Wiltshire Towns and Villages Map is part of an ongoing campaign by VisitWiltshire to boost the county’s growing tourism economy and encourage people to travel beyond Wiltshire’s traditional tourist hot spots.
As well as providing a handy guide for visitors, the map highlights towns and village for visitors to explore, things to see and do, places to stay, high quality food and drink as well as the year-round calendar of events, fairs, festivals and markets on offer.
It showcases more than 20 of the county’s towns and villages with an eclectic mix of ancient history and modern attractions and amenities. Among the towns and villages featured are Malmesbury, reputed to be the oldest Borough in England, The National Trust village of Lacock home to historic Lacock Abbey and the Vale of Pewsey, which lies on the western edge of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Other highlights include Devizes and the nearby Caen Hill Locks, Bradford on Avon, renowned for its stylish shops and restaurants, and the cosmopolitan town of Marlborough.
“The Towns and Villages Map illustrates there’s so much that’s new and exciting to discover beyond the cities and well-known tourist attractions. It is a great way to show both potential visitors and those already in the county what’s on offer and what makes Wiltshire special,” said VisitWiltshire’s Fiona Errington.
“As part of our ongoing strategic focus for Wiltshire towns and villages we’re noticing an increase in website traffic on these pages,” added Fiona Errington.
The map forms part of a series of publications produced by VisitWiltshire including the Time for Wiltshire Visitor Guide, the Time for Wiltshire Visitor Map and the Time For Wiltshire Food and Drink Map which have a total distribution in excess of 300,000.
Time for Wiltshire Towns and Villages Map is available at Tourist Information Centres, accommodation providers, attractions, transport links, supermarkets and stores, coffee shops, and libraries. All the guides and maps can also available to download from the VisitWiltshire website.
