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Known for
The Harris's bacon factory heritage (Calne was the bacon capital of England), Bowood House and gardens, the Cherhill White Horse, Avebury stone circle nearby, and a Wiltshire market town in the heart of prehistoric country
A little history
Calne was dominated by C&T Harris's bacon factory from 1770 until its closure in 1983 — at its peak employing most of the town and producing bacon shipped across the empire. Nearby Avebury and Silbury Hill are among the most important prehistoric sites in Europe. Bowood House is one of Wiltshire's finest stately homes.
Bowood House and gardens are magnificent — the rhododendron walks in May are extraordinary. The Cherhill White Horse carved into the hillside is visible from miles away. Avebury stone circle is just 6 miles away and far less crowded than Stonehenge.
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The town has independent cafes and a good market. Local Wiltshire produce — pork, cheese and cider — is excellent. Bowood has a good cafe.
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Calne is a place in Wiltshire known for the Harris's bacon factory heritage (Calne was the bacon capital of England), Bowood House and gardens, the Cherhill White Horse, Avebury stone circle nearby, and a Wiltshire market town in the heart of prehistoric country. Calne was dominated by C&T Harris's bacon factory from 1770 until its closure in 1983 — at its peak employing most of the town and producing bacon shipped across the empire. The population is around 18,000.
The town has independent cafes and a good market. Local Wiltshire produce — pork, cheese and cider — is excellent. Bowood has a good cafe.
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Roam covers Calne and the surrounding area in Wiltshire, including Cherhill, Compton Bassett, Heddington, Derry Hill, Studley, Hilmarton, Quemerford and Blackland.
