About
Bratton Camp occupies the chalk ridge above Westbury, where Iron Age earthworks enclose the site of a settlement that once held roundhouses, granaries and workshops. A much older Neolithic long barrow shows that people were using this hill thousands of years before the fort was built. Below the ridge, the White Horse has become one of Wiltshire's most recognisable landmarks, with local records suggesting an original figure was cut in the late 17th century. From the top, the attraction is as much the broad countryside view as the surviving defences, and visitors often stop for a picnic or to watch the changing light across the hills. The chalk grassland supports wildflowers and butterflies, so keep to established access and take care on the steep slopes. The hilltop car park is reached by narrow lanes with passing places. Dogs must stay on leads because sheep graze here and may be out of sight.
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- Bratton Camp and White HorseDaylight hours
Opening times may change at short notice.
Open all year during reasonable daylight hours. EH reports the site has reopened after wildfire damage in mid-August; take care and follow any local restrictions.
Entry is free to everyone; no membership is required.
Accessibility: Steep slopes and uneven chalk grassland; strong footwear recommended. Nearby Westbury has toilets and refreshments, but permanent facilities at the camp are not confirmed.
Parking: Large free hilltop car park adjacent to the hillfort. Narrow access roads are unsuitable for coaches.
The current main-page wildfire notice confirms reopening, but no date for completion of recovery work is given.
Photo: Stinkycheesey. CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Westbury_White_Horse_from_view_point_-_May_2025.jpg. Resized for display.
Dogs at the location: Allowed with restrictions. Dogs must be on leads because sheep graze regularly and may be out of sight.
Dog walks in the grounds: Allowed with restrictions. Dogs on leads may accompany a free visit around the camp's open grounds; beware of grazing sheep.
Dog walks in the surrounding area: Not confirmed. Not confirmed: no route with explicit dog permission outside this property was established on the official pages checked.
Leads: Keep dogs on leads; sheep graze regularly and may not be visible.
Seasonal dog restrictions: Not confirmed separately; follow any temporary on-site restrictions.
Assistance dogs: Not confirmed separately in the policy text checked.
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Free entry for everyone
Entry
Free for everyone
Pricing details
Entry is free to everyone; no membership is required.
ParkingFree parkingFree for all visitors
No charge for anyone.
Parking details
Large free hilltop car park adjacent to the hillfort. Narrow access roads are unsuitable for coaches.
Follow current signs and any operator conditions.
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