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The perfect historic city

On every street corner there is something new to explore. Half-timbered Tudor buildings, quirky streets and alleyways, historic archways, foodie spots, a fantastic creative scene and independent retailers all make for fantastic photo opportunities – enough to make your Instagram followers green with envy!

Sensational Salisbury

Escape the everyday

Discover the timeless natural beauty of the River Avon running through the city, sit back and enjoy a drink at one of the many pubs. Feeling active? Explore the many cycling and walking routes taking you into the surrounding countryside.

Plenty to whet your appetite

In Salisbury food matters, here we create food to feed the soul. For hustle and bustle head to the Salisbury Charter Market which has been coming to the city for almost 800 years. Tuck in to a hearty meal at one of the many restaurants. Feel refreshed at one of the coffee shops and enjoy and afternoon tea and socialise with friends in a beer garden overlooking the Cathedral.

Step back in time

The bygone days

The historic heart of Salisbury retains its original medieval layout with many of the unique street names preserved. Within the Cathedral Close you’ll find parts of Salisbury’s history at The Salisbury Museum, Mompesson House, Arundells, and The Rifles Berkshire & Wiltshire Museum. Admire the magnificent Doom painting at the Parish of St Thomas, and go beyond the guidebook on a guided tour with experience city guides to find out more!

Places to Stay
Entrance and garden of Milford Hall Hotel 206 Castle Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3TE Milford Hall Hotel Milford Hall Hotel is a 4-star hotel in Salisbury, situated a short walk from the city’s museums and shops, and the famous Cathedral. A great base for visiting nearby Stonehenge and the New Forest. A grade II listed building, Milford Hall offers modern en-suite bedrooms and 4 poster beds.
Glampsite Winterbourne Stoke, Wiltshire, SP3 4TQ Stonehenge Glamping Stonehenge Glamping is the original glamping campsite in south Wiltshire offering basic or luxury options. Located 10 minutes by road from the Stonehenge World Heritage Centre they make a great base for exploring Salisbury and beyond, with public transport links at the campsite entrance.
Sarum College in Salisbury 19 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EE Sarum College Sarum College offers guest accommodation within Salisbury’s historic Cathedral Close, in the centre of a beautiful medieval city. Situated in Grade I Listed buildings, Sarum College enjoys uninterrupted views of the Cathedral. The oldest part of the college dates from 1677 and is attributed to Sir Christopher Wren.
115 South Western Road, Salisbury, SP2 7RR Caboose Caboose is an independently owned 1920s inspired Parlour bar and modern Bed & Breakfast Residence. This boutique 8-bedroom Bed & Breakfast in the city of Salisbury is located just a 2 minute-walk from the train station.
Things to Do
Woman walking through Salisbury Cathedral 33 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EJ Salisbury Cathedral Explore over 800 years of history at Salisbury Cathedral, one of the UK’s most iconic medieval buildings with an award-winning welcome. Discover an original 1215 Magna Carta, one of only four in the world, and explore its legacy in an interactive exhibition. Admire the fabulous stained glass and Britain’s tallest spire.
Stonehenge at Sunset Near Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7DE Stonehenge Stonehenge is the best-know prehistoric monument in Europe, enduring as a source of inspiration and fascination, and a place of worship and celebration. The world-class visitor centre houses exhibitions, a café and shop. The Stone Circle sits at the top of the Avenue, the ancient approach to the site.
Tour bus for The Stonehenge Tour Cross Keys Arcade, Salisbury, Wilts, SP1 1EL The Stonehenge Tour Journey back in time and discover Stonehenge, probably the most sophisticated stone circle in the world. This hop-on hop-off tour picks up in Salisbury city centre and the railway station, runs to Old Sarum then on through the beautiful Wiltshire countryside to the magnificent henge.
Skydivers Old Sarum Park, Old Sarum, Salisbury, Wilts, SP4 6EB Tandem Skydives with GoSkydive Imagine an experience that puts your senses into overdrive. One that has your heart racing, the adrenaline pumping, and that leaves you so ecstatic you want to scream out loud. Skydiving over the stunning Salisbury Plain is the experience of a lifetime and one that you will never forget.
Man in apron sieving flour Churchill Way West, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TS Waitrose Cookery School The expert chefs at Waitrose Cookery Classes love sharing tips to create great food and take the stress out of entertaining. Learn techniques like bread-making and knife skills with classes such as Scandinavian cooking and Japanese street food. Then sit down and enjoy the results with a glass of wine.
A team celebrate their escape room win 49C Castle Street, Salisbury, Wilts, SP1 3SP 'Spectre' with Live Escape Salisbury "At what was thought to be an abandoned facility in the heart of Salisbury, there’s been movement..." Live Escape Salisbury’s escape room experience, ‘Spectre’ offers immersive gameplay, an intriguing storyline and unique, hand-built puzzles. Ideal for families, friends and colleagues.
Group of young people outside playing on phone Minster Street, Salisbury, Wilts, SP1 1TB Salisbury Text Quest Text Quest is a fun way of finding your way around the city. You receive a text with directions and a clue. Reply with the right answer, then get the next clue. Race against other teams or amble around enjoying the sights. Clues are sent to up to 4 phones.
People filling in clues on treasure trail High Street, Salisbury, Wilts, SP1 2PF Salisbury Treasure Trails Treasure Trails are the fun and hugely popular way to explore villages, towns and cities. Solve the intriguing clues found on buildings, statues and monuments, revealing fascinating history and beautiful scenery. There are two Treasure Trails in Salisbury – one focused on the Cathedral Close, the other on the city’s historic inns.
Group standing around a landrover on Salisbury plain Shrewton, Salisbury, Wilts, SP3 4DU Salisbury Plain Safaris Take a tour of Salisbury Plain in a Luxury Land Rover Defender 110, exploring areas that are simply not accessible to cars and buses. Traverse rutted tracks, deep puddles and bumpy roads to see wildlife that only exists on the plain, plus spectacular views of Europe’s largest chalk downland.
More Trip Ideas
3 Stops 3 Days TREASURE TROVE Platform 9 ¾ , the first recognised contract between a King and his people and the steepest coffee shops on ‘Britains Best Street’.
3 Stops 3 Days THINKERS AND WRITERS Lose yourself in academia, ancient and modern, and stand in the Elizabethan places where the greatest English writer was born.
3 Stops 3 Days WALL TO WALL Britain’s largest Roman amphitheatre, the oldest court room and 73 miles of Hadrian’s Roman wall.
4 Stops 4 Days TIME TRAVELLERS Sit beneath a world-famous tree, enjoy a pint with Lord Nelson and visit gloriously ancient sites of saints and pilgrimage.
3 Stops 3 Days WESTERN WONDERS A bedroom on rails, windswept castle and Stonehenge’s prehistoric stones.

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