National Trust Wiltshire Landscape

06/10/2026

Autumn in the air. 🍂

Golden evening light streaming through the trees at Lockeridge Dene. Thanks to Emma W for the photos!

27/08/2026

15/07/2026

A busy time for butterflies! 🦋

Some recent photos taken by our Ranger team at Stonehenge, Cherhill, and Lockeridge Dene.

29/06/2026

A brilliant opportunity to explore the Stonehenge Landscape with two expert guides. The guided walk takes place on Wednesday 22 July.

Book your spot here: https://bit.ly/4xW6pjM

04/06/2026

Birdsong and calm at The Coombes.

Did you know 23 different species of butterfly have been spotted here? 🦋

08/05/2026

Want to work in these incredible places?

We’re looking for someone to fill a new Lead Ranger role in the northern half of the National Trust's Wiltshire Landscape portfolio.

You’ll be caring for internationally important archaeology, species-rich chalk grassland, and habitats containing rare flora and fauna.

More details about the role and who we’re looking for are available via the link below:

🌱 https://bit.ly/4uBTPE4

The closing date for applications is Sunday 17 May.

15/07/2025

The dry spring seems to have helped the butterfly population at Lockeridge Dene.

Recent surveys have found strong numbers of Gatekeepers, Meadow Browns, Small Skippers and Marbled Whites at the site.

Small Elephant Hawk moth caterpillars have also been spotted, which is really exciting news.

We’re hoping to survey the Dene for moths as soon as we can.

Location info: http://bit.ly/3UdnYt6

09/07/2025

Tucked into the edge of the Marlborough Downs, The Coombes is a steep-sided dry valley featuring flower-rich, unimproved chalk grassland.

The stream separates the main valley from a colourful hay meadow, bordered by hedgerows and old willow pollards.

Location info: http://bit.ly/40AgsMw

Photo © National Trust Images/Emma Weston

07/07/2025