WILTON HOUSE

In the nearby market town of Wilton, Wilton House is an elegant noble residence that has belonged to the Earls of Pembroke for over 400 years. Enlarged and embellished over the years, it is an example of highly refined architecture and its interiors are of rare beauty. It is best known for its seven state rooms. The site also boasts some of England's earliest known formal gardens, with grottoes and water features, and has been the location for several films, including Barry Lindon and Pride and Prejudice.