About Wiltshire

Wiltshire is a county in the south west of England. It borders Hampshire to the south, Dorset to the west, Somerset to the north east, and Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire to the north. The county town is Wilton, and other major towns include Salisbury, Trowbridge, Swindon, Chippenham and Malmesbury. The county covers an area of 3363 square kilometres and has a population of over half a million people.

The county is largely rural, with over 80% of the land being used for agriculture. The main crops grown are wheat, barley and oilseed rape. Dairy farming is also important, and Wiltshire is home to the largest dairy herd in the UK. The county is also well known for its sheep, with over a million sheep being kept on Wiltshire farms.

Wiltshire has a long history dating back to the Iron Age. The county is home to many prehistoric sites, including Stonehenge, Avebury and Silbury Hill. The Roman city of Bath is also located in Wiltshire, and the county has many medieval castles and churches.

Today, Wiltshire is a popular tourist destination. Visitors come to see the historic sites, enjoy the countryside and take part in activities such as walking, cycling and horse riding. The county also has a number of museums and art galleries, as well as a thriving food and drink scene.