Sarum College

Type: Residential

Sarum College is the perfect place to stay for study groups, choirs, artists and writers seeking teaching space and comfortable accommodation in welcoming surroundings.

Located in the Salisbury's peaceful Cathedral Close - described by Bill Bryson as England's "most beautiful space" - Sarum College is an ecumenical learning centre based in an elegant 17th century house attributed to Sir Christopher Wren and enjoys uninterrupted views of the famous medieval cathedral.

Sarum College's Grade 1-listed buildings include a Victorian Chapel, theological library and specialist bookshop and there is an extensive programme of short and residential courses specialising in spirituality, theology and the arts. Many guests visit for personal study, reading and reflection.

Meeting rooms and our newly refurbished (2007) Wren Rooms have glorious cathedral views and there is a range of modest rooms to suit all budgets. Sarum College is an excellent choice for long-term stays and all visitors can expect welcoming hospitality with home-cooked food served in our refectory and use of the Common Room and Bar.

Salisbury lies at the meeting point of five rivers in the heart of some of southern England's most beautiful countryside. Sarum College is just two minutes' walk to the city centre, where there is a weekly market, theartre, cinema, as well as many excellent restaurants and shops.

At just 10 minutes' walk from bus and rail stations, the elegant city of Bath, the naturalbeauty of the New Forest and the sandy beaches of the south coast are all easy day trips from Salisbury.

Road Directions

The High Street entrance is the only vehicle access to The Close.

From St Paul's roundabout - Leave the roundabout at the exit after St Paul's Church signed for the Railway Station. Pass under the railway bridge and turn a sharp right at the mini-roundabout towards the station. Turn left at the next mini-roundabout at the station entrance. Follow Mill Road, Crane Bridge Road and Crane Street to the High Street traffic lights. Turn right into High Street and, once inside the Close, turn left into North Walk. Sarum College is on your left opposite Bishop's Walk.

From New Road roundabout - Take the city exit from the roundabout and follow Exeter Street into St John Street, keeping in the left hand lane. Opposite The White Hart, turn left at the traffic lights into New Street. Turn left at the High Street traffic lights into the close, then turn left into North Walk. Sarum College is on your left opposite Bishop's Walk.

Public Transport Directions

Regular buses and trains serve Salisbury. The rail and bus stations are about a twenty minute walk from Sarum College. Taxis available outside of the rail station.