Salisbury Tourist Information and Visitor Guide
Salisbury, with the countryside on its doorstep, is a medieval city with a wonderful cathedral and several fine historical buildings. Within easy reach is the ancient World Heritage site of Stonehenge, it is an ideal base for exploring Salisbury Plain and the New Forest. To help find your ideal Salisbury hotel browse our hotel selections and special offers section.
Salisbury Highlights
- Stonehenge - an awesome prehistoric monument dating back 5000 years on Salisbury Plain
- Salisbury Cathedral - A fine medieval cathedral, with the tallest spire in Britain
- Longleat - lions, monkeys, elephants and more including Longleat House and Longleat House Maze!
- Mompesson House -an elegant and spacious 18th-century house in the Cathedral Close with fine Georgian features and walled gardens
- Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum - discover finds from the World Heritage Site of Stonehenge, the "rotten borough" of Old Sarum
- Old Sarum - created in the Iron Age, it was later occupied by the Romans, Saxons and in 1070, William the Conqueror paid off his army here
- Wilton House - one of the Treasure Houses of England, the house, grounds, adventure playground and restaurant promise a memorable day out
- Rockbourne Roman Villa - the remains of this large Roman Villa were discovered in 1942; an on-site museum stores many of the finds
- Farmer Giles Farmstead - a working farm where you can learn about farming methods past and present - great for children
Plan your visit to Salisbury
- Salisbury Hotels - view and choose a place to stay in Salisbury
- Salisbury Short Breaks - for short break ideas and offers
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