Museums · South East England
River Wylye
In or near Salisbury.
River Wylye — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Maigheach-gheal — 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
- Salisbury · 2.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
River Wylye 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.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
River Wylye is located in South-East England. It is notable for its natural beauty and ecological significance, often associated with the surrounding countryside. The river is an important habitat for various wildlife species and contributes to the local landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
Description
Two SSSIs are associated with the river: Steeple Langford Down and Wylye and Church Dean Downs. The Wylye Valley Vineyard is at Crockerton, near the river's source.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.0767, -1.8444
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Quidhampton
- Postcode
- SP2 9BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikipedia: River Wylye (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is River Wylye?
- River Wylye is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP2 9BG), in the parish of Quidhampton.
- What is River Wylye?
- River Wylye — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to River Wylye?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP2 9BG.
- Is River Wylye a protected site?
- Yes — River Wylye is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to River Wylye?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP2 9BG.