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Salisbury & Stonehenge

Superbly situated in southern England's rural heartland, few destinations can match the amazing diversity of Salisbury and Stonehenge - with a history dating back over 5,000 years there is no shortage of places to visit, all conveniently located within ...

Salisbury and Stonehenge

Superbly situated in southern England's rural heartland, few destinations can match the amazing diversity of Salisbury and Stonehenge - with a history dating back over 5,000 years there is no shortage of places to visit, all conveniently located within ...

Charming country towns and villages

Characterised by rolling chalk downlands and tree-lined river valleys south Wiltshire's scenery is as beautiful as it is varied; combined with our charming country towns and villages, these ancient landscapes epitomise rural England at its very best.

Outstanding stately homes and gardens

Tudor, Elizabethan, Palladian, Queen Anne: south Wiltshire's stately homes and manor houses reflect changes in English taste and fashion through the ages, while the landscape in which they sit varies from gardens on a grand scale with acres of ...

Salisbury - the city in the countryside

Known as 'The city in the countryside', the magnificent medieval city of Salisbury has it all: historic streets and alleyways, charming half-timbered buildings, traditional English eating houses and characterful shopping streets, not to mention a superb range of attractions, ...

Stonehenge - 5,000 years of history

Standing proudly amid an ancient landscape high on Salisbury Plain, Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument of unique importance.

Salisbury and Stonehenge - what to do

Whatever your reason for visiting Salisbury and Stonehenge you'll find plenty to see and do: great shops, fabulous year-round entertainment and attractions to appeal to every age group.

A breath of fresh air

With plentiful footpaths, miles of ancient drove roads and uncrowded country lanes, south Wiltshire offers outstanding opportunities for exploring by bike or on foot .

Action-packed activities

For those that like to stay active on holiday, walking, cycling and horse riding through south Wiltshire's peaceful, uncrowded landscape are a real pleasure.

Arts and entertainment

When it comes to arts and entertainment, Salisbury really does have something for everyone.

Educational holidays

Learn something new in a new environment. Salisbury and south Wiltshire is a great place to have an educational holiday.

Family favourites

Ever wondered what it looks like inside the spire of Salisbury Cathedral? Could you be the one to solve the riddle of Stonehenge? Fancy seeking out the Salisbury Giant and his mischievous companion, Hob Nob? For anyone with an ...

Ideas for great days out

Steeped in myth and legend, with a history dating back over 5,000 years, south Wiltshire has no shortage of fascinating places to visit.

Shops and shopping

Shopping in Salisbury is a delight. Thanks to its origins in medieval times, many of our shops are housed in charming half-timbered buildings with quaint old street names to add to the sense of history.

Top ten things to do for FREE

We all know that holidays can be an expensive time - particularly if you are travelling as a family - so we have put together a list of fantastic things to see and do, all of which are completely ...

Salisbury and Stonehenge - where to stay

England is renowned for the variety of its serviced accommodation and the Salisbury and Stonehenge area is no exception - from hotels, guesthouses and bed and breakfasts to farmhouses, pubs and inns, a warm welcome awaits you in south Wiltshire.

Guest accommodation categories

Guest Accommodation is the category which encompasses anything from one-room bed and breakfasts to larger places which may offer dinner and may be licensed. Bed and Breakfasts generally accommodate no more than six people.

Hotel categories

Hotels have a minimum of six bedrooms, but more likely to have 20+ rooms. Small Hotels have a maximum of 20 bedrooms and likely to be more personally run.

Never has quality meant so much

All the accommodation featured on this site has been quality assessed by either VisitBritain or the AA, or has recently applied for a rating and is awaiting assessment. Please be aware that ratings may change throughout the year.

Self-catering, hostels and camping categories

Self-catering For self-catering accommodation, the layout and design of the accommodation and the range and quality of the kitchen equipment is assessed, as well as the quality and comfort of the bedrooms and bathrooms and, most importantly, the cleanliness.

Salisbury and Stonehenge - food and drink

Town pubs and country pubs, pubs with gardens and pubs with ghosts - south Wiltshire has a whole array of friendly, welcoming inns where you can enjoy excellent food and drink at reasonable prices.

Salisbury and Stonehenge - what's on

For further details of these and other events, please contact Salisbury Tourist Information Centre - telephone +44 (0) 1722 334956 or email visitorinfo@salisbury.gov.uk.

Salisbury and Stonehenge - plan your break

If you're looking for the perfect short-break destination, look no further than Salisbury and Stonehenge.

Getting here is easy

By rail With a direct service to and from London Waterloo, Salisbury is just 90 minutes away from the capital.

Groups

Steeped in myth and legend, with over 5,000 years of history and heritage to be explored, it's easy to see why more groups are putting Salisbury and Stonehenge country on their ' must see ', 'must do' destination wish list.

South Wiltshire maps

o help you plan your stay we have put together a collection of maps of south Wiltshire for you to download - just click on the thumbnails or links below: Salisbury map (pdf 548KB) Salisbury parking map (pdf 329KB) ...

Tourist information

Salisbury Tourist Information Centre Why not start your trip to Salisbury by visiting the award-winning Salisbury Tourist Information Centre, where you will find a wide range of services to help you make the most of your stay.

Transport and touring

Exploring on your own is great, but a guided tour can really add to your appreciation and enjoyment.

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Visit Salisbury - Website Links Tourism and Visitor Information www.visitsalisbury.com - the official site for visiting Salisbury and South Wiltshire www.visitwiltshire.com - the official website for visiting the county of Wiltshire www.salisburycathedral.org.uk - learn all about Salisbury Cathedral www.english-heritage.org.