Where is Horningsham?

Horningsham is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA12 7LS), in the parish of Horningsham.

How do I get to Horningsham?

The nearest railway station is Longleat, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA12 7LS.

Is Horningsham a protected site?

Yes — Horningsham is part of the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).

How do I get to Horningsham?

The nearest railway station is Longleat, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA12 7LS.

Museums · South West England

Horningsham

In or near Kingston Deverill.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Horningsham — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Old Milestone by Lodge Road, Horningsham - geograph.org.uk - 7707434 — Spike Johnson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year: Year-round
Nearest railway station: Longleat · 1.6 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Horningsham is a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

Photo gallery

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Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Horningsham is a museum located in South-East England. It offers insights into local history and culture, showcasing various artefacts and exhibitions relevant to the area.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Background

History

]] At Baycliffe Farm, in the south of the parish near the boundary with Maiden Bradley, are the site of an early Iron Age settlement and a Bronze Age bowl barrow. Entries in the Domesday Book of 1086 describe Horningsham as very small, being occupied by one cottager and four small holders. The name 'Horninges-ham' means 'Horning's homestead' in Old English. The personal name probably comes from the uncomplimentary noun 'hornung' meaning 'bastard'. A small Augustinian priory was established at Longleat at an uncertain date before 1235 and continued as a Royal peculiar controlled by the Dean of Salisbury. In 1529, Longleat Priory failed, and its land and buildings became the property of…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 51.1730, -2.2720
District: Wiltshire
Parish: Horningsham
Postcode: BA12 7LS
Parliamentary constituency: South West Wiltshire
Nearest railway station: Longleat — 1.6 km
Official site: www.horningshamparishcouncil.gov.uk

Sources

wikipedia: Horningsham (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Horningsham, Cock Road - geograph.org.uk - 2680365

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Historic pubs · South West England

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Chapels · South West England

Horningsham Congregational Chapel

Horningsham Congregational Chapel — chapel in Horningsham, Wiltshire, England, UK.

Free

Church Street Horningsham - geograph.org.uk - 1371586

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Memorials & monuments · South West England

Horningsham War Memorial

Horningsham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Memorials & monuments · South West England

Three Monuments In The Churchyard, Between 15 And 19 Metres South Of Church Of St John The Baptist

Three Monuments In The Churchyard, Between 15 And 19 Metres South Of Church Of St John The Baptist — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Memorials & monuments · South West England

Three Barber Monuments In The Churchyard, About 6 Metres South Of Aisle Of Church Of St John The Baptist

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Memorials & monuments · South West England

Unidentified Monument In The Churchyard About 13 Metres South Of Church Of St John The Baptist

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Where to eat & stay near Horningsham

Places to stay

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Caravan parks · South West England

Longleat Caravan Club Site

Longleat Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in england south east.

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Campsites · South West England

Botany Camping & Glamping

Botany Camping & Glamping — a campsite in england south east.

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Hotels · South West England

The George

The George — a hotel in england south east.

2010 , Bishopstrow Road looking north - geograph.org.uk - 1969177

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Campsites · South West England

Coopers Bottom

Coopers Bottom — a campsite in england south east.

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Hotels · South West England

The Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa

The Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa — a hotel in england south east.

↗ bishopstrow.co.uk

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Historic pubs · South West England

The Bell And Crown Public House

The Bell And Crown Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · South West England

The Three Swan's Inn

The Three Swan's Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Restaurants · South West England

The Old Bath Arms

The Old Bath Arms — a restaurant in england south east.

↗ theoldbatharms.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

Where is Horningsham?: Horningsham is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA12 7LS), in the parish of Horningsham.
What is Horningsham?: Horningsham — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Horningsham?: The nearest railway station is Longleat, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA12 7LS.
Is Horningsham a protected site?: Yes — Horningsham is part of the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Horningsham?: The nearest railway station is Longleat, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA12 7LS.