Location: Salisbury
Top Things to do in Salisbury
What to do and see in Salisbury, England: The Best Free Things to do
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. Hingstons of Wilton antiques
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By abcdefjohn
I would highly recommend a visit to Hingstons of Wilton Antiques if you travel anywhere near Salisbury. The antique shop showcases an excellent range of furniture of superb quality from all periods. Their restoration work is unsurpassed. Nick, the Chairman, was a pleasure to work with in every regard - professional, highly knowledgeable, and trustworthy,. He made shipping arrangements expeditiously for the furniture I purchased, and he made several inquiries so that a reasonable quote was obtained. I would highly recommend a visit to Hingstons of Wilton Antiques. Your visit will be well worth your time.
2. OSOboutique
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
OSOboutique offers an unmissable selection of stylish and affordable jewellery, clothing and accessories with a friendly personal styling experience. We are positioned at the top of the high street in the walkway between Cote Brasserie, Neal's Yard Remedies and Dinghams Cookshop, the boutique is an independent shopping destination you should be sure not to miss.
Reviewed By 566birthem - Salisbury, United Kingdom
Love OSO Boutique! Sending you a message of support during these hard times. I find everything from presents for granddaughters, goddaughters, friends and my mum and plenty of presents for myself (!). It is my number one go to shop to find beautiful and stylish clothes for the office and smart casual occasions and individual jewellery and all with helpful and friendly advice. Such a wonderful gem for Salisbury. Keeping fingers firmly crossed that you’ll be able to weather the storm.
3. Dark Revolution Brewery
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5.0 based on 21 reviews
Brewery tap room serving around 10 fresh beers for drink in or take away
Reviewed By Leigh-Harrington - London, United Kingdom
Sadly with Covid they can’t do a tap room but they do have a wide range of interesting beers to take away and it makes a good stop if you are also visiting the next door aviation centre. Looking forward to trying our purchases soon.
4. Deacons
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5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By andrewplume - Banbury, United Kingdom
I visited, oooh, ten or so times when I was working in the area in Jan and Feb 2020 - a very friendly Pub with good likeable staff - apart from the inevitable 'Spoons' the cheapest beer in Town and cheapest doesn't mean poor either, in fact the opposite - a great place to stop for one or two 'Sherbet's' while on the way to the Station. Need I say any more.......
5. 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!.
6. The Church of St Thomas Becket
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
7. The Parish Church of St Thomas and St Edmund
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4.5 based on 305 reviews
St Thomas’s Church. A welcome in the heart of the city dating mostly from the Fifteenth Century, the Church of St Thomas a Becket stands in its own square at the north end of Salisbury High Street, a two-minute walk from the Cathedral Close. This has been a place of worship since the early Thirteenth Century. Please come in for a look round. Try to spot the “damned bishop” being led to Hell in the famous Doom painting. Or why not try counting all 250 angels on the roof, walls and pillars? There is full disabled access to all public areas of the church with ramps and an automatic door. Quiet, boisterous, contemplative, social: it’s always a good time to drop in to St Thomas’s. We’d be happy to meet you whenever you can stop by.
Reviewed By KirkieClare
This is just near the Market Square in the centre of Salisbury. It's a lovely early church (evidently it was built as a place of worship for the builders of the cathedral), but, for me, the most astonishing thing about the place, was the amazing wall paintings which still exist there. They are of a rarity and splendour which takes your breathe away.
8. River Bourne Community Farm
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4.5 based on 75 reviews
River Bourne Community Farm is a working farm which is open all year and FREE to enter making it accessible to all. This is a great opportunity to see a working farm and to get up close to the farm’s animals: pigs, sheep, alpacas, donkeys, goats, Highland cattle, ducks and a range of poultry, chicks and small animals such as guinea pigs and rabbits. Children can hand feed the animals for just £1. Feed is available from the Small Animal Barn. The farm has free parking. New additions to the farm Spring 2019 are ‘Two Wise Owls’ who will be bringing their birds of prey the farm. You will be able to get up close to the birds, watch them flying and learn all about them. The farm has a shop and a warm and cosy cafe on site with indoor and outdoor seating areas. Free range eggs and farm meat are available in the farm shop as well as a range of other produce and gift items. The cafe sells hot and cold drinks, cakes and lunches. The shop and cafe are open from Tuesday–Sunday from 10am to 4pm
Reviewed By 998margaretf - London, United Kingdom
Having two granddaughters who are animal mad, I took them to the farm. Lovely walking routes take you through the various areas beside the river. They were enamoured of the calves and sheep but especially liked the animals they could feed, the donkeys, goats etc. Plenty of interesting information about the animals and places to wash hands.
9. The Village Freehouse
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4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By nathanrT6016CK - Salisbury, United Kingdom
This pub is a great place. The best gin and tonic in town! The service is great, the landlord is a lovely bloke and everyone is friendly and fun. I’d go to this pub again and again, proper living!
10. The Duck Inn
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4.5 based on 37 reviews
Voted CAMRA Country Pub of the Year 2017. Public house and restaurant situated in the quiet village of laverstock.
Reviewed By GirlFridaySue - Northampton, United Kingdom
Visited today with friends for an ab fab Sunday Roast. Choice of beef, turkey or pork loin, (one or a mixture of meats available) served with yorkshire pudding, fabulous tasting roasties and vegetables served in dishes to help yourself (today's choices were peas & sweetcorn (mixed), cauliflower, carrots and shredded savoy cabbage; lovely tasting and consistency of gravy served in gravy boats accompanied the meal. Sunday lunch is served between 12 noon and 2 pm and you do need to book as it is so popular. Roast costs £9.95 or for a smaller portion (2 slices of meat instead of 3) it's £7.95 - such excellent value
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