Guidebook for Salisbury
Sightseeing
The first Salisbury Cathedral was completed at Old Sarum in 1092 under Osmund, the first Bishop of Salisbury. The Domesday Book is thought to have been presented to William the Conqueror at Old Sarum a few years earlier, in 1086. Disputes with the military and scarce water supplies led to an alternative location being sought and in 1220 a new site for the Cathedral was consecrated at New Sarum.
In this section of the website you can trace the major events of this Cathedral's history since, from the first phase of building, through the adding of the spire, via medieval upheaval, Reformation and Restoration to the reorderings of the 18th and 19th centuries and the Major Repair of the late 20th century. There is also the chance to find out more about the Sarum Rite, a form of liturgy developed in Salisbury which influenced English worship from the Middle Ages to the Reformation.
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Katedra w Salisbury
The first Salisbury Cathedral was completed at Old Sarum in 1092 under Osmund, the first Bishop of Salisbury. The Domesday Book is thought to have been presented to William the Conqueror at Old Sarum a few years earlier, in 1086. Disputes with the military and scarce water supplies led to an alternative location being sought and in 1220 a new site for the Cathedral was consecrated at New Sarum.
In this section of the website you can trace the major events of this Cathedral's history since, from the first phase of building, through the adding of the spire, via medieval upheaval, Reformation and Restoration to the reorderings of the 18th and 19th centuries and the Major Repair of the late 20th century. There is also the chance to find out more about the Sarum Rite, a form of liturgy developed in Salisbury which influenced English worship from the Middle Ages to the Reformation.
Climb the mighty ramparts for views over the Wiltshire plains and imagine the once thriving town of Old Sarum. Stand in the footprint of Salisbury's original cathedral, conquer the royal castle which stood high on the motte, and discover the awe-inspiring Iron Age hill fort where it all began. Unearth over 2,000 years of history and find out how the Romans, Normans and Saxons have all left their mark on this impressive landscape.
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Old Sarum
Castle Rd
Climb the mighty ramparts for views over the Wiltshire plains and imagine the once thriving town of Old Sarum. Stand in the footprint of Salisbury's original cathedral, conquer the royal castle which stood high on the motte, and discover the awe-inspiring Iron Age hill fort where it all began. Unearth over 2,000 years of history and find out how the Romans, Normans and Saxons have all left their mark on this impressive landscape.
Walk in the footsteps of your Neolithic ancestors at Stonehenge – one of the wonders of the world and the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe. Explore the ancient landscape on foot and step inside the Neolithic Houses to discover the tools and objects of everyday Neolithic life. Visit the world-class exhibition and visitor centre with 250 ancient objects and come face to face with a 5,500 year-old man.
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Stonehenge
Walk in the footsteps of your Neolithic ancestors at Stonehenge – one of the wonders of the world and the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe. Explore the ancient landscape on foot and step inside the Neolithic Houses to discover the tools and objects of everyday Neolithic life. Visit the world-class exhibition and visitor centre with 250 ancient objects and come face to face with a 5,500 year-old man.
Wilton House, home to the 18th Earl of Pembroke, provides a fascinating insight into British history. Built on the site of a 9th century nunnery but now set in 21 acres of landscaped parkland, with water and rose gardens beside the River Nadder and Palladian Bridge. The magnificent Inigo Jones Staterooms include the famous Double Cube Room - the finest surviving 17th century stateroom in England - which was designed to display the family portraits by Van Dyck. This is the greatest collection of paintings by the artist still to be seen in its original setting. Programme of special events throughout the year. For younger visitors there is an exciting adventure playground and quizzes in the house and grounds.
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Wilton House
Wilton House, home to the 18th Earl of Pembroke, provides a fascinating insight into British history. Built on the site of a 9th century nunnery but now set in 21 acres of landscaped parkland, with water and rose gardens beside the River Nadder and Palladian Bridge. The magnificent Inigo Jones Staterooms include the famous Double Cube Room - the finest surviving 17th century stateroom in England - which was designed to display the family portraits by Van Dyck. This is the greatest collection of paintings by the artist still to be seen in its original setting. Programme of special events throughout the year. For younger visitors there is an exciting adventure playground and quizzes in the house and grounds.
Avebury henge and stone circles are one of the greatest marvels of prehistoric Britain. Built and much altered during the Neolithic period, roughly between 2850 BC and 2200 BC, the henge survives as a huge circular bank and ditch, encircling an area that includes part of Avebury village. Within the henge is the largest stone circle in Britain - originally of about 100 stones - which in turn encloses two smaller stone circles.
Avebury is part of an extraordinary set of Neolithic and Bronze Age ceremonial sites that seemingly formed a vast sacred landscape. They include West Kennet Avenue, West Kennet Long Barrow, The Sanctuary, Windmill Hill, and the mysterious Silbury Hill. Many can be reached on foot from the village. The Alexander Keiller Museum also displays many notable finds from the Avebury monuments. Together with Stonehenge, Avebury and its surroundings are a World Heritage Site.
Read more about Avebury's history.
Avebury henge and stone circles are managed by The National Trust on behalf of English Heritage, and the two organisations share the cost of managing and maintaining the property.
Read the World Heritage Site Management Plan to find out more about the management of the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site.
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Avebury
Avebury henge and stone circles are one of the greatest marvels of prehistoric Britain. Built and much altered during the Neolithic period, roughly between 2850 BC and 2200 BC, the henge survives as a huge circular bank and ditch, encircling an area that includes part of Avebury village. Within the henge is the largest stone circle in Britain - originally of about 100 stones - which in turn encloses two smaller stone circles.
Avebury is part of an extraordinary set of Neolithic and Bronze Age ceremonial sites that seemingly formed a vast sacred landscape. They include West Kennet Avenue, West Kennet Long Barrow, The Sanctuary, Windmill Hill, and the mysterious Silbury Hill. Many can be reached on foot from the village. The Alexander Keiller Museum also displays many notable finds from the Avebury monuments. Together with Stonehenge, Avebury and its surroundings are a World Heritage Site.
Read more about Avebury's history.
Avebury henge and stone circles are managed by The National Trust on behalf of English Heritage, and the two organisations share the cost of managing and maintaining the property.
Read the World Heritage Site Management Plan to find out more about the management of the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site.
Everything Else
The Charter Market is a twice-weekly retail market held in Salisbury Market Place, and run by the City Council. The market is held every Tuesday and Saturday, except on the third Tuesday in October (due to the annual Charter Fair).
The market is open from 8am until 4.30pm on both days, except between Christmas and Easter when it closes at 3.30pm.
The Tuesday and Saturday market comprises a wide range of approximately 90 stalls of various sizes. We have a central hot food area offering hog roast, pizza, thai, and mexican food. We have our own farmers' market of 12 blue/white stalls incorporated in to the main market. A huge range of goods is on offer including food (meat, fish, fruit and vegetables, cheeses, bread, cakes, tea and coffee), clothes, shoes, bags, jewellery, watches, flowers, music, tools, collectables, homeware, pet food, fabrics, jigsaws, and linen.
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Salisbury Library
Market WalkThe Charter Market is a twice-weekly retail market held in Salisbury Market Place, and run by the City Council. The market is held every Tuesday and Saturday, except on the third Tuesday in October (due to the annual Charter Fair).
The market is open from 8am until 4.30pm on both days, except between Christmas and Easter when it closes at 3.30pm.
The Tuesday and Saturday market comprises a wide range of approximately 90 stalls of various sizes. We have a central hot food area offering hog roast, pizza, thai, and mexican food. We have our own farmers' market of 12 blue/white stalls incorporated in to the main market. A huge range of goods is on offer including food (meat, fish, fruit and vegetables, cheeses, bread, cakes, tea and coffee), clothes, shoes, bags, jewellery, watches, flowers, music, tools, collectables, homeware, pet food, fabrics, jigsaws, and linen.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wyndham Arms
27 Estcourt RoadBrew there own award winning beer, quiz night on Thursday and good bunch of people.
The Music Box Nightclub
Catherine StreetGood varied music nights including an open mic night every Thursday.
The Haunch Of Venison
1 Minster StSalisbury's haunted pub, right in the centre
City Hall Salisbury
Malthouse LaneAlways something good happening
Winchester Gate, Rampart Rd
113 Rampart Rdgood beers and live original bands on every week
Arts & Culture
Salisbury Art Centre, always have something interesting going on.
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Salisbury Arts Centre
Bedwin StreetSalisbury Art Centre, always have something interesting going on.
Entertainment & Activities
Salisbury Playhouse
Malthouse LaneSalisbury Theatre, Check it out for a fun night
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Salisbury
Telford RoadVery good service
Salisbury station
Train station
Bus Station
Bus station
On-Line Taxi Ltd
KingswayTAXI 01722 505050
Essentials
There are no left luggage facilities at Salisbury rail station, but a nearby pub called the Cat Tavern offers this service I believe. The Cat Tavern Tel: (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN). Not sure on costs though.
The Cat Tavern
115 S Western RdThere are no left luggage facilities at Salisbury rail station, but a nearby pub called the Cat Tavern offers this service I believe. The Cat Tavern Tel: (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN). Not sure on costs though.