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the Monkton Deverill Gold Torc. Relive scenes from Sense and For an exciting new way to discover Salisbury, download Sensibility at Mompesson House, a perfect Queen Anne residence the England Originals App from the App Store or Google TURNING HEADS SALISBURY AT It’s time for Map & Guide in the care of the National Trust. Browse fascinating collections Play. With an innovative approach to interpreting history, SALISBURY of art and memorabilia at Arundells, former home of Sir Edward including a state-of-the-art tabletop city tour, it will show YOUR FINGERTIPS The perfect historic city Heath. Or delve into the history of two renowned local regiments at you a whole new side to this historic destination. TO THE PAST SALISBURY The Rifles Berkshire & Wiltshire Museum. Explore the lost settlement and stand in the footprint England Originals. In Salisbury, medieval magnificence meets contemporary of the original Salisbury Cathedral. BOOK TICKETS ONLINE Leaving the Close by the High Street Gate, a short walk brings you England’s Historic Cities. Discovered your way. Tickets for many places to visit and things to do 2019 culture, making it the ideal place to connect with the past to the Parish Church of St Thomas, where you can admire the whilst enjoying the present. in and around Salisbury can now be purchased country’s largest and most complete ‘Doom’ painting. Fisherton online – just go to visitwiltshire.co.uk/shop With its slender spire soaring gracefully into the sky, Salisbury Mill combines galleries and artist studios with a very popular café. Cathedral is the city’s most iconic landmark. Among its On the northern outskirts of the city lies Old Sarum, originally an many outstanding features are the tallest spire in Britain Iron Age hillfort, later inhabited by Romans, Saxons and Normans, GET SOCIAL (123m/404ft), Britain’s largest cathedral close and cloisters, before growing into a flourishing medieval settlement and the Share your Salisbury stories using #visitsalisbury and the world’s oldest working clock. The glorious Chapter original site of Salisbury. A short drive away, Boscombe Down @VisitSalisbury @visitsalisbury House makes a fitting setting for an exhibition showcasing the Aviation Collection is a working museum, housed in a World War VisitSalisbury VisitWiltshire finest of only four original 1215 Magna Carta manuscripts. One aircraft hangar. While River Bourne Community Farm in Laverstock, just 20 minutes’ walk from the city centre, has lots of Guided Walks and Tours with > Boscombe Down Aviation Collection The 80 acres of the Cathedral Close are an oasis of calm. animals to see, water-meadow views, a farm shop and café. Professionally Quali ed The information contained within this Map can be made Heavy wooden gates, still locked at 11pm every evening, are available in other formats on request. This Map is also the only way in, and as you venture over the threshold it’s Within the historic heart of the city you’ll find excellent shopping Registered Blue Badge Guides available to download from our website: visitwiltshire. > Arundells as if you are stepping back in time. The Cathedral is not opportunities, outstanding arts and entertainment, and a great co.uk/download © VisitWiltshire 2019. the only attraction to be found here. You can also explore range of places to eat and drink. There are ample activities to enjoy, 90 minute City Walking Tours in English. fascinating galleries in The Salisbury Museum, home too, both within the city itself and the surrounding area, and a wide Near Salisbury, Wiltshire DeparƟ ng from the Salisbury InformaƟ on Centre, Fish Row, SP1 1EJ. Front Cover Photo: High Street Gate, Salisbury © Chris Lock to nationally important treasures including finds from range of accommodation to choose from. • 11:00 every day 01 April to 31 October Stonehenge, the grave of the Amesbury Archer, and Ancient… modern… timeless… • 11:00 Saturdays and Sundays 01 November to 31 March Additional Photography: Charlie Ross, Chris Lock, Quintessentially English, Salisbury is an unbeatable destination for For more informaƟ on, or for walks and tours in French, German, David Andrews, English Heritage, Neville Stanikk. Italian, Portuguese or Spanish, please contact us. day trips and short breaks alike. If you want to explore further afield, For more inspiration go to: visitsalisbury.co.uk it also makes an excellent base for discovering all that Wiltshire has to offer. A comprehensive guide to the city and surrounding areas + 44 7873 212941 • [email protected] This Map has been produced by VisitWiltshire. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, VisitWiltshire can accept no liability for any errors or omissions. can be found at visitsalisbury.co.uk salisburycityguides.co.uk visitsalisbury.co.uk #visitsalisbury > Salisbury Cathedral facebook.com/salisburyguides • tripadvisor.co.uk 5615 Old Sarum_Site Creative 93mm x 128mm Ad_AW.indd 1 26/02/2019 10:04 YOUR STORY STARTS HERE Travel back 5,000 years to discover the world of your ancestors. SHOW-STOPPING ARTS AddStep some back colour in time to at There’s something for all the & ENTERTAINMENT your weekend this family & Under 18’s Go FREE! 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Regimental History real Indian chefs at anokaa.com Father’s Day Races MUSEUM MAT AW2 2.8.16 In and around the city you can enjoy drama, dance and musical ENGLISH HERITAGE, BRAND & DESIGN TEAM, THE ENGINE HOUSE, FIREFLY AVENUE, SWINDON SN2 2EH • TELEPHONE 01793 414451 Sat 13 July theatre. Orchestras, choirs and bands. There are cuckoo and Ladies’ Evening & Little Mix Experience The Museum holds the collection and craft fairs. Talks and tours. History and food & drink festivals. archives relating to the Infantry Regiments Anokaa! • LUNCH & EARLY EVENING MENU • Sat 27 July Entertainment for adults and children. Indoors and out. > Salisbury International Arts Festival of Berkshire and Wiltshire from 1748 to Monday to Friday 12noon to 7pm Evening Racing & The Best of Wham Salisbury International Arts Festival makes a welcome return the current regiment, The Rifles. Wed 14th & Thurs 15th August for 2019, with two fabulous weeks of entertainment from For further details of what is happening in and around the 2 Courses £11,50 Summer Holiday Family Races 24 May-9 June. From 28-30 June the city is hosting Armed Visit the galleries and see our unique city during 2019 go to visitsalisbury.co.uk/whats-on collection telling the stories of those who 3 Courses £13,50 Forces Day National Event 2019 Salisbury – a spectacular served their Monarch and country. For more details & to book tickets go three-day event, recognising and celebrating our armed forces With so much going on throughout the day to www.salisburyracecourse.co.uk in Wiltshire and throughout the UK. While October brings the and into the early hours, Salisbury has been Open Mon to Sat, 10am-5pm 8 St Thomas Square, Salisbury, SP1 1BA 62 High Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2PF Salisbury Literary Festival with its annual