VISITORS to the White Horse viewing area on the edge of Westbury will be treated to a welcome slice of local history, thanks to new display boards.
The Westbury Area Board came up with the idea and provided funding for the three oak interpretation boards which feature details about the white horses of Wiltshire and highlight places of interest to visit in the area. The boards are entitled The White Horse; White Horses and Hill Figures and Exploring the Westbury area.
As well as making people more aware of the background and history of the famous hill figure, the area board hopes the new display boards will help boost visitors to the town and surrounding villages and raise awareness of the local heritage.
The boards were installed by volunteers from the local Ramblers working with the Wiltshire Council rights of way officer. The viewing area is set to be spruced up even more – Westbury Town Council now plans to install a seat under the cherry tree at the entrance, where there is a great view of the historic White Horse.
Pictured: Volunteers from the Ramblers who worked with the Wiltshire Council rights of way officer to put in the new boards last week.
