Salisbury Cathedral
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"The knowledge demonstrated by all those encountered (tower and cathedral guides) is notable."
Overview
Explore 800 years of history at Salisbury Cathedral, one of the UK’s most iconic medieval cathedrals. Take a tower tour to the base of Britain’s tallest spire, tower tours are not exclusive but are limited to 12 people only with age and height restrictions for children. See the Cathedral’s original 1215 Magna Carta and explore its legacy in a specially created exhibition. Discover the world’s oldest working mechanical clock and enjoy afternoon tea in the Refectory restaurant with a fantastic view of the spire, or in The Bell Tower Tearooms (open March–October).
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Location
Salisbury Cathedral, The Close, SALISBURY, Wiltshire, SP1 2EN
About the area
Wiltshire’s charm lies in the beauty of its countryside, with expansive chalk landscapes of the Marlborough and Pewsey downs and miles of uninterrupted views deep into Dorset, Somerset and the Cotswolds. Stroll through quaint timbered and thatched villages in the southern Woodford and Avon valleys and explore the historic streets of the stone villages of Lacock, Castle Combe and Sherston.
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Sarum College
Yards from Salisbury Cathedral, Sarum College offers excellent guest accommodation in a Grade I-listed building whose oldest section – designed by Sir Christopher Wren – dates to 1677. ...
Best Western Red Lion Hotel
This 750-year-old hotel is full of character, with a mix of bedrooms and suites; The Seamstress Room in the eves is their very stylish master suite and includes a cast iron tub taking c...
Coombe Touring Park
Coombe Touring Park is a very neat and attractive site adjacent to the racecourse with views over the downs. The park is well landscaped with shrubs and maturing trees, and the very col...
Summerlands Caravan Park
A quiet family-run campsite off the beaten track. The site affords peace and tranquillity with panoramic views and level grass pitches. Situated within the Cranborne Chase, an AONB, six...
Burcombe Manor B&B
Located in the village of Burcombe, only five miles west of Salisbury, Burcombe Manor is a family home set at the edge of a 1300-acre farm with views out over the water meadows. Bedroom...
The Great Bustard
Behind the Great Bustard's smartly presented 19th-century brick façade is a stylishly revived and renovated restaurant with rooms. Walk through the cosy bar with its open fire to the op...
The Kings Head
The Kings Head is a beautifully restored 16th-century, Grade II listed building that opened as an inn in 1786. Inside, the restaurant is open daily offering a menu showcasing the best l...
The George
Dating from 16th-century, and now Grade 2-listed, The George is centrally located in Amesbury. Stonehenge and Salisbury are right on the doorstep. This charming property is most welcomi...
