Because the eclipse will take place as the Sun is setting, a high, open site with an unobstructed western horizon is the best place to view the eclipse. The best places in the county to see the eclipse include:Cley Hill, near Warminster — Probably the strongest practical choice, with elevated ground and broad westward views. - https://t.co/WMk7dnx2V0 pic.twitter.com/tZ5fiHf9VF — Swindon Advertiser (@swindonadver) April 13, 2026The UK Health Security Agency has offered advice on how to view the eclipse safely. Safe options include:Use genuine eclipse glasses or a handheld solar viewer meeting ISO 12312-2:2015(E) standards. Because Wiltshire will see a partial eclipse, there is no point at which it is safe to view the Sun with the naked eye.