The Best Things to Do in Salisbury, Wiltshire, Salisbury, England
A magnificent Gothic cathedral, its tower soaring into the sky. Riverside walks and water meadows. And a medieval town centre, packed with historic houses and pubs. Whether you are visiting for a day, or for a little longer, where are the best things to do in Salisbury, in the ancient kingdom of Wessex?
This is the town that was painted by John Constable, whose cathedral inspired novels by Anthony Trollope and William Golding. The cathedral 鈥� Salisbury鈥檚 most famous sight 鈥� is surrounded by parkland, and beyond this are peaceful meadows and riverside walks.
The city of Salisbury is medieval, a remarkable number of well-preserved buildings. Enjoy wandering the streets, visiting the market, and drinking in historic taverns. You鈥檒l even find an old church with some astonishing wall paintings.
And, if that isn鈥檛 enough, Salisbury is set in beautiful countryside, within easy reach of a range of tourist destinations.
Salisbury Cathedral is regarded as the finest Gothic cathedral in the country. It is remarkably homogenous in style, and boasts the tallest church spire in Britain. Added in the 14th century, the spire leans slightly, but this does not detract from its charm. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
This is the town that was painted by John Constable, whose cathedral inspired novels by Anthony Trollope and William Golding. The cathedral 鈥� Salisbury鈥檚 most famous sight 鈥� is surrounded by parkland, and beyond this are peaceful meadows and riverside walks.
The city of Salisbury is medieval, a remarkable number of well-preserved buildings. Enjoy wandering the streets, visiting the market, and drinking in historic taverns. You鈥檒l even find an old church with some astonishing wall paintings.
And, if that isn鈥檛 enough, Salisbury is set in beautiful countryside, within easy reach of a range of tourist destinations.
Salisbury Cathedral is regarded as the finest Gothic cathedral in the country. It is remarkably homogenous in style, and boasts the tallest church spire in Britain. Added in the 14th century, the spire leans slightly, but this does not detract from its charm. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: The Best Things to Do in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Guide Location: England » Salisbury
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Karen Warren
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Guide Location: England » Salisbury
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Karen Warren
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Salisbury Cathedral
- Salisbury Museum
- Poultry Cross
- St Thomas鈥檚 Church
- Queen Elizabeth Gardens
- Harnham
- Wilton House
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