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Salisbury Cathedral

Contact Info

Salisbury Cathedral33 The Close
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 2EJ Tel: +44 (0) 1722 555120
Fax: +44 (0) 1722 555116
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Type: Cathedral/Minster

Be inspired by the peace and beauty of one of Britain's finest medieval cathedrals, Salisbury Cathedral offers a warm welcome to all who visit. Set within eight acres of lawn and surrounded by historic buildings and museums within the spectacular Cathedral Close, the Cathedral is unique in being built almost entirely in one architectural style - Early English Gothic. Britain's tallest spire (123m / 404ft) was added a generation later.

Inside the Cathedral discover nearly 800 years of history including the finest preserved Magna Carta (1215), Europe's oldest working clock (1386) and most stunning font (2008). Boy and girl choristers sing daily services. Explore the roof spaces on a tower tour, climbing 332 steps to the base of the spire, and admire the magnificent views across Salisbury.

New this year - the Cathedral's beautiful new flowering water font, designed by sculptor William Pye, and a new West Front statue of Canon Ezra, a 20th Century Sudanese martyr.

Opening Times

2010 1 Jan 2010 - 31 Dec 2010

2010 1 Jan 2010 - 10 Jun 2010

Day	Opening Times
Monday	07:15 - 18:15
Tuesday	07:15 - 18:15
Wednesday	07:15 - 18:15
Thursday	07:15 - 18:15
Friday	07:15 - 18:15
Saturday	07:15 - 18:15
Sunday	07:15 - 18:15

2010 11 Jun 2010 - 22 Aug 2010

Day	Opening Times
Monday	07:15 - 19:15
Tuesday	07:15 - 19:15
Wednesday	07:15 - 19:15
Thursday	07:15 - 19:15
Friday	07:15 - 19:15
Saturday	07:15 - 19:15
Sunday	07:15 - 18:15

2010 23 Aug 2010 - 31 Dec 2010

Day	Opening Times
Monday	07:15 - 18:15
Tuesday	07:15 - 18:15
Wednesday	07:15 - 18:15
Thursday	07:15 - 18:15
Friday	07:15 - 18:15
Saturday	07:15 - 18:15
Sunday	07:15 - 18:15

* Please check opening times in advance as they can be affected by special services and events. Restaurant, shop and Chapter House closed Christmas Day.

Tickets Information

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff*
Family (Voluntary donation)	£12.00 per ticket
Adult Tower Tour	£8.00 per ticket
Concession Tower Tour	£7.00 per ticket
Adult (Voluntary donation)	£5.00 per ticket
Seniors/students (Voluntary donation)	£4.25 per ticket
Child (5-17) (Voluntary donation)	£3.00 per ticket

Road Directions

Nearest major roads are M3; M27; A36 and A303. Follow signs to Salisbury - park and ride sites are located on A36 west of Salisbury; A345 near Old Sarum to the north of the city; A30 London Road - also in a northerly direction and the A338 south of Salisbury on the Downton/Ringwood/Bournemouth road.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest rail station is Salisbury. Follow signs from station along Fisherton Street, then right onto High Street, through gate and into The Close. Salisbury bus station five minutes walk away.
All Salisbury city centre bus routes within easy walking distance.

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Awards

Visit Britain Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2009
Visit Britain Code of Practice 2010

Facilities

Provider Preferences

In town/city centre

Accessibility

Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Visitor leaflet and loop system during services (Minicom).
Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Touch and feel model/linked commentary large print service books.
Guide Dogs Permitted
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Ramp/Level Access
Toilets for Disabled Visitors