Old Sarum
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 3SD
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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £6.50 |
| Child | £3.50 per ticket |
| Concession | £5.50 |
| Family 2 Adults | £16.50 |
| Family, 1 adult | £10.00 |
The Gift Aid admission price includes a voluntary donation of 10%. Provided you have paid enough UK Income or Capital Gains Tax * (to cover all of your Gift Aid donations in this tax year), English Heritage is able to reclaim tax on the whole amount you have paid - that's 25p on every £1. This extra money enables us to undertake vital conservation and education projects and ensure that many of England's most important historic sites can continue to be enjoyed by future generations.
* Other taxes such as Council Tax and VAT do not apply.
Opening Times
* Please check website for latest opening hours.
Closed 24-25 December
Facilities
Accessibility
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Induction loop in shop.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Attraction Facilities
- Shop
Catering
- Picnic Site
Establishment Features
- Dogs-Accepted
- Open All Year
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Toilets
Key Features
- Approx length of visit - 01:15
- In countryside
- Max group size - 150
- Min group size - 11
- Outdoor Attraction
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking
- Parking On Site
Payment Methods
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Delta accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Solo accepted
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
- Marketed towards families
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted
Map & Directions
Road Directions
By Car:
Nearest major road is A345.
Two miles north of Salisbury off A345.
Public Transport Directions
By Train:
Nearest rail station is Salisbury, 2 miles away.
By Bus:
Wilts and Dorset bus routes 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 (200 yards).
TripAdvisor
- Excellent757
- Very Good684
- Average223
- Poor52
- Terrible10
Recent Reviews:
- 867iansRugby, United KingdomWorth a visit
Thursday, 9th October 2025Lovely sunny day so just perfect for a trip to Old Sarum! Castle ruins galore but breathtaking views of the old cathedral but also to Salisbury! A must do really with a small shop and refreshments... Read full review - Relax54314584140Scarborough, United KingdomAmazing highly recommendSunday, 18th January 2026It was a little foggy but the lovely gentleman that greeted us was fantastic told us loads about old Sarum and its history had a lovely time exploring it and its grounds highly recommend Read full review
- simonwilliampizzeyLeicester, United KingdomSite of Historical ImportanceWednesday, 18th February 2026This is a stunning castle (which is now ruins) established by the Normans in a strategically important location overlooking Salisbury. This is an English Heritage location and we used our Annual Pass... Read full review
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous -
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
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