Salisbury

A wonderful cathedral city that never disappoints

Salisbury cathedral

Salisbury, a compact city close to the north-western edge of the New Forest, offers modern facilities that blend well with a wide range of historic buildings that are perhaps best typified by the magnificent medieval cathedral. And all are set close to glorious open countryside.

Salisbury - distance from Lyndhurst
18½ miles (30 kilometres)

Salisbury - did you know?
Stonehenge, a World Heritage Site, is only 15 kilometres (9 miles) from Salisbury. A regular bus service to the 'stones' operates from Salisbury rail and bus stations. Journey time: around 30 minutes.

Shopping therapy – in abundance

Salisbury market days - Tuesday and Saturday

Pubs and bars - oh yes

Salisbury - Old Sarum

Restaurants - a great choice awaits

Nightclubs - certainly

Cinemas - of course

Theatres - yes

Concerts - yes

Ten-pin bowling - yes

Parks, gardens, children's play parks - yes

Salisbury Cathedral
The cathedral spire is the highest in Britain at a stunning 123 metres (404 feet). Construction of the building commenced in 1220 and was completed in just 38 years, a remarkable achievement in itself. The tower and spire were added 50 years, or so, later.

Old Sarum
Old Sarum, the original site of Salisbury, is 3 kilometres (2 miles) north of the city centre. Originally an Iron Age hill fort, evidence of occupation by Romans, Saxons and Normans is all visible.

Salisbury - the market and Poultry Cross

Poultry Cross
A cross on the same site in the Market Place was first mentioned in 1307, and the name Poultry Cross a century later. The present structure dates from the fifteenth century. Its canopy was taken down in 1711, and re-instated in the restoration of 1852-54.

Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum
The museum's collections span the history and archaeology of Salisbury and south Wiltshire from prehistoric times to the present day. (It is designated by the Arts Council as having archaeology collections of outstanding national importance).

Open spaces for football, cricket, rounders and relaxing - yes

Leisure Centre - Five Rivers Leisure Centre

(Images:
Salisbury Cathedral and water meadows (Peter Jordan) / CC BY-SA 2.0
Market © Copyright Chris Talbot and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence ).