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Salisbury Cathedral
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.
Opening Times
2011 01/04/2011 - 31/03/2012
* Details may change because of services or other arrangements that have to be made at short notice so do check the website (www.salisburycathedral.org.uk) before visiting. Gift Shop and Restauarant open all year (closed Christmas Day) from 9.30am to 5.30pm
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Inclusive Family Tower Tour Package (2ad. 3 ch) | from £25.00 |
| Family (Voluntary donation) | from £13.00 |
| Inclusive Adult Tower Tour Package | from £8.50 |
| Inclusive Concession Tower Tour Package | from £6.50 |
| Adult (Voluntary donation) | from £5.50 |
| Seniors/students (Voluntary donation) | from £4.50 |
| Child (5-17) (Voluntary donation) | from £3.00 |
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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Grading
- VAQAS VB Attraction
Awards
- Visit Britain Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2009
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2011
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
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge) - Parking is found in the city centre
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Open daily, 0930-1730,snacks and freshly cooked meals, licensed. Not open Christmas Day.
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 02:00
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted - Subject to Cathedral services.
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 100
- Min group size - 10
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- Special group rates
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Open all year
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given)
- Tea / Coffee Shop
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Marketed towards children
- Marketed towards families
- Marketed towards senior citizens
- Marketed towards student/youth
Languages spoken
- Chinese spoken
- Czech spoken
- French spoken
- German spoken
- Hungarian spoken
- Italian spoken
- Japanese spoken
- Latvian spoken
- Polish spoken
- Portuguese spoken
- Russian spoken
- Spanish spoken
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Chinese printed material
- Czech printed material
- French printed material
- German printed material
- Hungarian printed material
- Italian printed material
- Japanese printed material
- Latvian printed material
- Polish printed material
- Portuguese printed material
- Russian printed material
- Spanish printed material
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals
