Location: Salisbury
Top Things to do in Salisbury
The 10 Best Historic Sites in Salisbury, England
If you saw Chevy Chase's masterpiece European Vacation, you'll recognize Stonehenge's massive formation. (As a citizen of the world, you should recognize Stonehenge anyway.) The prehistoric stone circle is eight miles from Salisbury, and its visitors provide a boost to the local economy. With a history dating back over 5,000 years, there is no shortage of significant places to visit in and around Salisbury. On the "must see" list are Salisbury Cathedral, Longleat and Stourhead gardens (and Stonehenge, of course).
Restaurants in Salisbury
1. History Hunt - SALISBURY
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
The Salisbury History Hunt is an interactive treasure trail, just £5 from the city's Information Centre or website’s Web App, requiring the Hunters to solve a series of clues centred on some of the city's historical events and locations. If they solve them all and gain the Password they will earn a little Treasure from one of our local Treasure Partners (pub/café/shop). Trail time: 1-2 hours. Trail difficulty: challenging (Ages 12+ / Family groups). Happy Hunting!
2. Mompesson House
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4.5 based on 593 reviews
Reviewed By yardleygirl08201960
This National Trust property benefits from its own beauty, informative room guides and a central and stunning location right in the cathedral close. It also is blissfully free from hordes of tourists so that one can truly appreciate the rooms at one's leisure. There are informative pamphlets as well as helpful volunteers in each room who are knowledgeable and welcoming. Delightful garden and team room at the back of the house. Not to be missed!
3. The Close
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4.5 based on 532 reviews
Reviewed By wiltsdee
If you enjoy history, architecture and browsing, Salisbury Cathedral Close is one of the most spacious Cathedral Closes in England. The Cathedral itslf has the tallest Cathedral spire in England and when the weather is favourable a tour of the Cathedral, including part of the spire may be made. However, recently, during a storm, the wind was blowing at over 90 miles per hour at the top of the spire, so of course there would have been no tours then! The Cathedral itself is so interesting, that one could visit many times and never tire of it. Music is magnificent too. Magna Carta is an original document, displayed in a secure setting. The workshops may be visited at times, where stonemasons, lead and glass workers and other skilled tradespeople work on repairing and constructing ecclesiastical items. The Cathedral has a cafe. Other places of interest within Salsibury Cathedral Close include Mompesson House (National Trust), Salisbury Museum and The Rifles Museum, incorporating the history of The Berkshires, too. All these places have cafes. Aarundells was the home of the late Sir Edward Heath, Prime Minister. The back garden leads down to the river. If you visit The Close, there are always artworks on display in and around the grounds. Ideally you would need to visit several times to enjoy everything!.
4. Sarum College
5. Old Sarum
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4.0 based on 1,599 reviews
Reviewed By A2051PNandrewl - Salisbury, United Kingdom
If you are visiting Salisbury, and appreciate it's history, don't miss a visit to Old Sarum. Great views of the city, informative and enthusiastic staff and lots of information boards to help you enjoy your visit. You may be surprised to discover how important Old Sarum was, but you'll have to visit to find out more...
6. The Poultry Cross Salisbury
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4.0 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By KA632 - Chippenham, United Kingdom
An important part of the old shopping area of Salisbury, the Poultry cross os an elegant and well preserved grade 1 building. Interesting to visit and admire. A central location from which to explore the old quarter, and an easy to find meeting point! Very interesting and not to be missed.
7. High Street Gate
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4.0 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By malc1005 - Kettering, United Kingdom
The Gate is a lovely piece of history and architecture in Salisbury, well worth a visit, if your in the area.
8. Henry Fawcett Statue
9. St Osmonds Church
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
10. Clarendon Palace
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
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