Local Attractions

The Royal Oak at Wootton Rivers is situated perfectly to discover the many attractions and scenic beauty that Wiltshire offers.

Wootton Rivers is situated on the historic Kennet and Avon Canal, boat trips can be organised from Pewsey Wharf Canal Charter (www.pewseyboattrips.co.uk) to take you down stream to the village of Pewsey, home of the oldest carnival in Wiltshire. (www.pewsey-uk.co.uk). Wootton Rivers is set in the ancient royal hunting ground of Savenake Forest established in the 11th Century by William Conqueror. Although the Savenake Forest is no longer used as a hunting ground it is still possible to enjoy a wide variety of field sports there with The Gauntlett Sporting Company (www.gauntlettsporting.co.uk)

Within 5 miles is the historic market town of Marlborough with its medieval buildings. Continuing through Marlborough on the A4 towards Devizes the Neolithic mound of Silbury Hill appears, the largest man made mound in Europe. Just beyond Silbury Hill is one of the most important megalithic monuments in Europe, the great stone circle encompassing the mystic village of Avebury.

Passing through the glorious countryside of the Salisbury Plain the ancient site of Stonehenge is less than 25 miles away. Stonehenge is situated on the outskirts of the cathedral city of Salisbury with its charming buildings dating back to the 14th Century and Old Sarum, the site of a large Iron Age hill fort used by the Romans, with ruined castle and cathedral.