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Devizes (/ d ɪ ˈ v aɪ z ɪ z /) is a market town and civil parish in Wiltshire, England. It developed around Devizes Castle, an 11th-century Norman castle, [2] and received a charter in 1141.
Devizes is a historic market town with a colourful Medieval past, wealth of history and architectural heritage with more than 500 listed buildings and a large Market Place in the heart of the town.
- Devizes, SN10 1JG, Wiltshire
- 01380 722160
- Wiltshire Museum. Opened in 1873 the Wiltshire Museum was founded by the Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society, which continues to run the attraction.
- Caen Hill Locks. The Kennet and Avon Canal cuts through Devizes and had a part to play in the town’s early-19th century development. Just east of the town is possibly the most scenic piece of the entire waterway as it overcomes a rise of 72 metres with the help of a flight of 29 locks.
- Wadworth Brewery. Ever present in Devizes since 1875, the Wadworth Brewery is still a mainstay of the local economy, known nationally for its 6X amber ale.
- Kennet and Avon Canal Museum. Before Brunel’s Great Western Railway, the Kennet and Avon Canal was the way to transport coal and grain across Somerset, Wiltshire and Berkshire.
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Devizes, "Wiltshire's hidden gem", is a medieval market town in the centre of Wiltshire just north of Salisbury Plain, 16 miles from Stonehenge, 8 miles from Avebury.
Mar 15, 2024 · In Devizes, Things to do, Attractions, Activities. The historic market town of Devizes offers a colourful Medieval past with a wealth of history and architectural heritage, along with traditional independent shops and a great sense of community.
Attractions and things to do in Devizes, Wiltshire (South West England). A medieval wool town dating back to the Norman conquest, with a fine Victorian castle and museum.
