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Old Sarum
Type: Castle/Fort
The massive Iron Age hill fort of Old Sarum (Old Salisbury) was re-used by the Romans, Saxons and Normans, before growing into one of the most flourishing settlements in medieval England. This fascinating and dramatic site contains the ruins of a castle, cathedral and royal palace.
From the Iron Age ramparts there are fine views of the surrounding countryside. This site is an ideal spot for a picnic. A guide book and souvenirs are available from the on-site shop. Look out for special events throughout the summer. Pick up a copy of our Special Events Diary at any English Heritage Site or call 0870 333 1181.
Opening Times
2008 1 Sep 2008 - 30 Sep 2008
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
2008 1 Oct 2008 - 31 Oct 2008
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
2008-2009 1 Nov 2008 - 28 Feb 2009
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 - 15:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00 - 15:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 - 15:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00 - 15:00 |
| Friday | 11:00 - 15:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 - 15:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 - 15:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 11:00 - 15:00 |
2009 1 Mar 2009 - 31 Mar 2009
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
* Closed 24-26 December and 1 January.
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Adult | £3.00 per ticket |
| Concession | from £2.40 |
| Child | £1.50 per ticket |
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A345. Two miles north of Salisbury off A345.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest rail station is Salisbury, 2 miles away.
Wilts and Dorset bus routes 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 (200 yards)
What's Nearby
Awards
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2008
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
- No Smoking Attraction
Accessibility
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Induction loop in shop.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 01:15
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 150
- Min group size - 11
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Marketed towards families
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Dutch printed material
- French printed material
- German printed material
- Japanese printed material
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
