Warminster Library

Rainy days on holiday in Wiltshire needn't derail your plans when you've got Warminster Library as a backup option. This proper community library sits right in the town centre, offering a surprisingly good selection of books, newspapers and free WiFi for families staying at nearby parks like Center Parcs Longleat Forest or The Treehouses.

Children's sections in small town libraries can be hit or miss, but Warminster does well with picture books and early readers that might keep restless youngsters occupied for thirty minutes or so. The staff are helpful sorts who know their local history section inside out - worth a browse if you're curious about the area's military connections or want background on nearby Longleat House.

Opening hours are properly generous, staying open until 7pm on Mondays and Thursdays, though Wednesday afternoons see them shut at half past twelve. Most visitors won't need more than an hour here, but it's handy for charging phones, checking emails or simply escaping a downpour.

Location-wise, you're well placed for combining a library visit with Warminster's modest shopping offerings or a quick coffee before heading back to your holiday park. Free parking nearby makes it easy enough to pop in, though calling it a destination would be pushing it rather.