Welcome to Wilton

☀️ Looking to make the most of this sunny bank holiday weekend? ☀️

Wilton has some incredible parks and open spaces just waiting to be explored, and all for free!

Whether you want to tire out the kids, get active, or simply lounge in the sunshine, there is a spot for everyone:

🏞 Minster Street Park: Relax by the river, challenge someone to a match on the tennis courts, or let the little ones go wild in the children’s play area.
🥪 Castle Meadow: The ultimate spot for a big family picnic! Enjoy the massive open space, try out the outdoor gym, or round up some friends to shoot some hoops
🏃‍♂️ Bulbridge Park: Featuring a large recreation ground perfect for throwing a frisbee, plus a children`s play area.
🛝 Wishford Road Park: A lovely, tucked-away gem complete with a children`s play area and goalposts for a kickabout.

🥵 It is going to be a warm one! Please remember to stay hydrated, pack plenty of water, and apply your sunscreen before heading out.

🚮 Help keep our spaces beautiful by taking your rubbish home with you or using the bins in each area.

🔗 https://www.wiltontowncouncil.gov.uk/our-facilities/

Have a wonderful weekend, Wilton! 🍦🕶️

#Wilton #BankHoliday #LoveLocal #FamilyDaysOut

🌥 Spring Bank Holiday 🌥

The Town Council Offices will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday, 25th May.

For urgent issues affecting our facilities, please call 01722 742093 and your call will be diverted to an on-call member of the team.
For all other enquiries, please contact us via our website, and your message will be answered on Tuesday:
🔗 https://www.wiltontowncouncil.gov.uk/contact-us/

🎂 Happy 626th Birthday! 🎂

Today marks the 626th anniversary of one of Wilton`s Town Charters.

King Henry IV presented the Charter to Wilton on 20th May 1400AD.

Our Charter collection dates back over 900 years. Charters functioned as a "declaration of independence" allowing the ancient Borough of Wilton to act as a self-governing town. It allowed the town to appoint our own Mayor, Bailiffs and Aldermen to govern, granted rights to hold markets and fairs, established courts and gaols, and allowed for the collection of local taxes.

Elsewhere in 1400, Salisbury Plain would have been covered by hundreds of thousands of sheep, contributing to the local weaving industry that was growing up around Wilton and Salisbury. Old Sarum was almost completely abandoned as people moved to New Sarum (Salisbury). Wilton Abbey owned huge amounts of land around Wilton, but due to labour shortages caused by the Black Death, they were being forced to lease out their lands as grange farms, accelerating the rise of local farming families in the area. Wilton House wouldn`t be built on the abbey site for another 144 years.

You can read a translation of this charter, see the other Town Charters, and read more about the history of Wilton, on our website:
https://www.wiltontowncouncil.gov.uk/local-information/history-of-wilton/

🗣 We`re Back at Wilton Village on Sunday 14th June 🗣

We`ll be returning to Wilton Village as part of the @ourlocalmarket event on Sunday 14th June.

Come along to chat to your Town Councillors about any of our projects for 2026-2027 or any other local issues.

#YourCouncil #WorkingForWilton