Blog (Salisbury) - Visit Wiltshire

We've delved into the fantastic collection of old photographs from Salisbury Museum, to see the historical city of Salisbury in past and present day. From flooding to historical processions and peace pageants it's fascinating to see how the beautiful city has changed through the ages, and in someways not changed at all! 

The summer holidays are in full swing and the heatwave is in full flow, so we have compiled a list of things to do to keep yourself cool this summer. 

Making the most of the glorious weather in Salisbury, the team from VisitWiltshire and igerswiltshire got together for a joint instameet on Sunday 22 July.

During this tour you learn about the 150 million year-old Jurassic limestone and how it is used for conservation and construction for the remarkable Salisbury Cathedral. For me, it was fascinating to finally learn about the reasons behind the restoration process after seeing Salisbury Cathedral go through many stages of building repairs.  

Here are some of the many reasons Salisbury makes an unbeatable destination for day trips and short breaks alike:

Learn how to cook like a professional at Waitrose Cookery School in Salisbury!

Calling all Moonrakers in the surrounding area of Salisbury, we have some excellent offers for you during Residents Week (17 - 25 March) to celebrate English Tourism Week! 

Despite living in Salisbury for several years, there are a lot of places that I haven't discovered. So I made it my misson to find some hidden gems to share with you.

Whether you’re ready or not, Christmas seems to be well and truly here. The John Lewis advert is out, shops are playing Christmas music as well as displaying Christmas goodies, and everyone’s rushing to find gifts to buy. 

Bonfire night, seasonal events and the run up to Christmas, Wiltshire provides you with endless entertainment this November.

This year National Trust are celebrating 40 years of Mompesson House being opened to visitors. The house is situated in one of the most famous addresses in Salisbury, the Cathedral Close, and it’s hard not to be taken aback by it.

On an August weekend, we met bright and early at the Riverside riding stables in Shrewton, where we were met by James from Salisbury Plain Safaris. Time, we weren’t heading out in his 4x4 vehicle but we were going to experience Salisbury Plain on horseback!