Westbury Also Known as Westbury-Under-the-Plain, a Town in the English County of Wiltshire
Westbury is a small market town which is both a civil parish and town located west of Wiltshire, County England. It sits under the northwestern bluffs of Salisbury Plain, where the White Horse, the town’s most famous landmark can be viewed. In the past, the town's claim to fame was glove -making and the wool trade.
Food and Shopping in Westbury
In Westbury, there is quite a selection of places to eat and drink, and visitors will find a broad range of cuisine to suit everyone’s budget. The three finest restaurant in this town are Zia Pizza, Tale of Spice 2, and the Royal Oak. The Cedar Hotel is an impressive 18th-century hotel which has a bar and restaurant. It is only several minutes drive away from Stonehenge and the Longleat Safari & Adventure Park. The town’s location is strategic to all the main roads and railway lines in the UK, with major rail lines having a direct link to Wales, London, and the entire Southwest England.
Things to See and Do in Westbury
The focal point of Westbury is its historic marketplace, an enchanting old square formed by some of the town’s Georgian houses and buildings. Behind the market is the churchyard of the 14th Century All Saint’s Church which houses a copy of the Erasmus Bible.
The town is well-known for the White Horse, the oldest and largest White Horse in all of Wiltshire which can be viewed from the Salisbury Plain, this too is a must-see for visitors. The diversity of the surrounding countryside is such a delight to cyclist and walkers and also an ideal spot for many air sports.