e

  • Things To Do
    • Attractions
    • Family Fun Attractions
    • Activities
      • Walking
      • Cycling
      • Leisure & Fitness
    • Parks & Recreation
    • Stately Homes & Gardens
    • History & Heritage
      • Museums
      • Landmarks
      • World Heritage Site
    • Art & Culture
    • Entertainment & Nightlife
    • Tours & Sightseeing
  • Shopping
    • Independent Shops
    • Shopping Centres
    • Markets
  • Accommodation
    • Book Direct in Salisbury
    • Hotels
    • Bed & Breakfasts
    • Self Catering
    • Caravan Parks & Campsites
    • Quality Assured Scheme
  • Food & Drink
    • Restaurants
    • Cafes & Tea Rooms
    • Pubs & Inns
    • Bars & Night Clubs
  • Explore
    • Stonehenge
    • Surrounding Towns & Villages
      • Amesbury
      • Tisbury
      • Wilton
    • Hampshire borders
    • New Forest National Park
    • Salisbury Plain
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Contact Us
    • Maps & Guides
    • Getting To Salisbury
      • By Car
      • By Bus & Coach
      • By Train
      • By Sea
      • By Plane
    • Car Parking & Car Parks
    • Group Travel
    • Disabled Access
    • Salisbury Information Centre
    • E-Newsletter Sign-Up
  • Ideas & Inspiration
    • Holidays & Short Breaks
      • Family Holidays
      • Group Holidays
      • Photography Holidays
      • Weekend & Short Breaks
      • City Breaks in Salisbury
      • Shopping Breaks
      • Romantic Weekends
      • Honeymoons
    • Top 10 Highlights
      • Top 10 Places To Walk
      • Top 10 Salisbury Views
      • Top 10 Picnic Spots
    • Itineraries
      • Stonehenge Itinerary
      • Magna Carta Itinerary
      • History Itinerary
      • Military Itinerary
    • Ideas For Sunny Days
    • Ideas For Rainy Days
    • Romantic Salisbury
    • Budget Salisbury
    • Myths & Legends
    • Wedding Ideas
    • England Originals
  • What's On
    • What's on in Salisbury this Week
    • What's on in Salisbury this Weekend
    • Easter in Salisbury
    • Festivals
    • Exhibitions
    • Event Form
  • Special Offers
    • Shopping Offers
    • Food & Drink Offers
  • Wiltshire
  • Salisbury
  • Wiltshire
Visit Wiltshire Facebook
Visit Wiltshire Youtube
Visit Wiltshire Instagram
Visit Wiltshire Facebook
Visit Wiltshire Youtube
Visit Wiltshire Instagram

UK

FR

DE

NL

ES

IT

  • UK
  • FR
  • DE
  • NL
  • ES
  • IT
  • Visit Salisbury
  • Visit Salisbury
  • Things To Do
  • Accommodation
  • What's On

e

You are here: Ideas & Inspiration

Tweet

Salisbury Ideas & Inspiration

Search Things to Do

Type:
Area:
Or:
Within miles
Keyword:

Come and be inspired on a visit to Salisbury. Whatever the weather or time of year, we have plenty of ideas for making the most of a visit to the city and the surrounding area. From walks followed by warming cuppas in front of the fire through to top places for summer picnics and great places to ride your bike. Let us help you plan your holiday or short break today.

Plan your holidays and short breaks to Salisbury

Find out more about shopping breaks, romantic weekends away and even more specialist holidays such as photography breaks. 

If you are looking to book a family break during the school holidays then we have lots of ideas on where to head to, what there is to do with young children and even rainy day ideas if the weather isn’t playing ball. 

Perhaps you are looking to book your honeymoon? Take a look at our honeymoon ideas to put together your perfect romantic escape as newlyweds. 

We also have suggested itineraries for group visits to the area so if you are a group travel organiser there are lots of handy tips for getting the most out of your visit here. 
Whether you are here for a day trip or for a longer break, let us help you plan your holiday here in Salisbury.

Discover our top ten highlights

From our favourite places to walk, through to the best places for Salisbury views. Find out more on our top ten highlights and hear what us locals have to say, including some hidden gems and places you might not have heard about.

Let us help you with our suggested itineraries

Maximise your time here in Salisbury by using our suggested itineraries. Use them as a basis to plan your visit to the city and find out what’s not to miss in the timescale that you have. From a Magna Carta themed tour to a Stonehenge itinerary there are lots of ideas to get you started.

Make plans whatever the weather

Don’t let the weather stop your plans, we’ve put together ideas for sunny days and suggestions on what to do when the weather’s not quite so nice. Discover Salisbury in summer or make a visit in winter and enjoy our and festive activities. There are plenty of indoor attractions so if it’s raining, you can easily escape the weather and stay undercover. 

Get some romantic inspiration

Whether you are looking to woo your special someone, or perhaps you are planning your wedding or honeymoon in the Salisbury area, we have plenty of suggestions for igniting the romance here in Salisbury. 

So, what’s stopping you? Plan your visit to Salisbury this year! Plus don’t forget to keep an eye on our blog for latest information on what there is to see and do in the area and events highlights that are coming up. 

Search Accommodation

Type:
Area:
Or:
Within miles
Keyword:
Check-In Date:
Add Room

Search What's On

Type:
Area:
Or:
Within miles
Keyword:

Search Food & Drink

Type:
Area:
Or:
Within miles
Keyword:

Search

Things To Do

Type:
Area:
Or:
Within miles
Keyword:

Accommodation

What's On

Food & Drink

e

f

Things To Do Highlights

New Forest Cycling Tours - Salisbury cathedral

New Forest Cycling Tours

New Forest Cycling Tours runs a variety of guided cycle rides in Wiltshire and beyond. Cycle back…

Find out more

GoSkydive

GoSkydive

GoSkydive is the UK’s leading tandem skydiving centre, solely focused on delivering tandem skydives.

Find out more

River Bourne Community Farm

River Bourne Community Farm

River Bourne Community Farm is open all year and is FREE to enter. Come and see a working farm and…

Find out more

Kingfisher Cafe Brockbank Centre

Langford Lakes

Langford Lakes nature reserve is a haven for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike. This…

Find out more

pp
  • 1New Forest Cycling ToursNew Forest Cycling Tours - Salisbury cathedral
  • 2GoSkydiveGoSkydive
  • 3River Bourne Community FarmRiver Bourne Community Farm
  • 4Langford LakesKingfisher Cafe Brockbank Centre
oo

e

Follow Us

visitwiltshire

@visitsalisbury

Loading..Loading..
Things To Do
  • Family Fun Attractions,
  • Activities,
  • Parks & Recreation,
  • Stately Homes & Gardens,
  • History & Heritage,
  • Art & Culture,
  • Entertainment & Nightlife,
  • Tours & Sightseeing,
What's On
  • Festivals,
  • Exhibitions,
Shopping
  • Independent Shops,
  • Shopping Centres,
  • Markets,
Accommodation
  • Hotels,
  • Bed & Breakfasts,
  • Self Catering,
  • Caravan Parks & Campsites,
  • Quality Assured Scheme,
Food & Drink
  • Restaurants,
  • Cafes & Tea Rooms,
  • Pubs & Inns,
  • Bars & Night Clubs,
Ideas & Inspiration
  • Holidays & Short Breaks,
  • Top 10 Highlights,
  • Itineraries,
  • Ideas For Sunny Days,
  • Ideas For Rainy Days,
  • Romantic Salisbury,
  • Budget Salisbury,
  • Myths & Legends,
  • Wedding Ideas,
Plan Your Visit
  • Maps & Guides,
  • Getting To Salisbury,
  • Car Parking & Car Parks,
  • Group Travel,
  • Disabled Access,
  • Salisbury Information Centre,
Explore
  • Salisbury,
  • Stonehenge,
  • Surrounding Towns & Villages,
  • Hampshire borders,
  • New Forest National Park,
  • Salisbury Plain,
Special Offers
  • Site Map
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Tourism Signposting
  • Media
  • Partners
  • Salisbury Brand Positioning
TripAdvisor logo

Reviews and advice on hotels, and lots more!

© VisitWiltshire 2025. All Rights Reserved

Wiltshire Logo

Historic Cities Logo

Itinerary

Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. Use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours.

To build your own Itinerary, click Add to Excursion to add an item to your Itinerary basket.

List All My Saved Itineraries

  • Sign up to ENews

    l

  • Itinerary

    a

  • Book Tickets

  • Contact Us

    q