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Old Sarum
Type: Castle/Fort
Discover the story of the original Salisbury and take the family for a day out to Old Sarum, 2 miles north of where the city stands now. The mighty Iron Age hill fort was where the first cathedral once stood and the Romans, Normans and Saxons have all left their mark.
Today, 5,000 years of history are told through graphic interpretation panels on site. Families, heritage lovers and walkers can enjoy a great value day out at Old Sarum- you could even bring a picnic and enjoy the fantastic views across the Wiltshire countryside. The gift shop has a delicious range of ice-creams and exclusive English Heritage gifts and produce. Wooden bows and arrows are also on sale to help the kids imagine what life was like all those years ago!
Opening Times
2012 01/04/2012 - 30/06/2012
| 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 |
2012 01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
2012 01/09/2012 - 30/09/2012
| 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 |
2012 01/10/2012 - 04/11/2012
| 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 |
2012 05/11/2012 - 31/01/2013
| 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 |
2012 01/02/2013 - 28/02/2013
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 11:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 - 16:00 |
2012 01/03/2013 - 28/03/2013
| 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 |
* Closed 24-26 December and 1 January.
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Adult | £3.80 per ticket |
| Concession | £3.40 per ticket |
| Child | £2.30 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)
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Grading
- VAQAS VB Attraction
Awards
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2012
Facilities
Attraction Facilities
- Shop
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
- No Smoking Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
Accessibility
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Induction loop in shop.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking
- 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
- Solo accepted
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Dogs Accepted
- Open all year
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
- 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
