Dinton Park and Philipps House (NT)
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Overview
This early 19th-century house nestling between a wooded ridge and parkland is one of Wiltshire’s best kept secrets. The well-worn paths with occasional benches offer an opportunity to explore the woodlands, and enjoy views across the park and wider landscape. The spire of Salisbury Cathedral can be seen on a clear day from the highest point in the park. History is also well-represented, from a small Iron Age hill fort - Wick Ball Camp - to WWII when the house was used by the American army, and Nissen huts sprang up throughout the park. Philipps House, formerly called Dinton House, was built between 1814 and 1817 for William Wyndham (1769-1841). Designed by Sir Jeffry Wyatville (1766-1840), the house is strikingly simple, deliberately conservative and grand, making it clear that the Wyndhams of Dinton were an old family of some standing.
About the area
Wiltshire’s charm lies in the beauty of its countryside, with expansive chalk landscapes of the Marlborough and Pewsey downs and miles of uninterrupted views deep into Dorset, Somerset and the Cotswolds. Stroll through quaint timbered and thatched villages in the southern Woodford and Avon valleys and explore the historic streets of the stone villages of Lacock, Castle Combe and Sherston.
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