Activities in Salisbury

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Salisbury is often described as the city in the countryside, lending itself perfectly for some great outdoor activities. Within a short distance of the city you will find a wealth of things to do, lush green areas and our five rivers that flow through the area. Here are just some of the amazing activities that you can do in Salisbury…

Walking activities in Salisbury

Wiltshire has over 8,200 footpaths that you can explore and a lot of these fall into the Salisbury area.

There are long distance paths that begin in Salisbury including the Avon Valley Path (linking Salisbury to Christchurch along the River Avon) and the Clarendon Way (between Salisbury to the cathedral city of Winchester). Or, if you prefer something more leisurely then look out for shorter routes such as the Town Path walk from Queen Elizabeth Gardens over to the Old Mill at Harnham or a circular walk of Old Sarum.

Join local walking companies Alison Howell’s Foot Trails or Guided Walks in Wiltshire for guided walks in and around the Salisbury area and be guided by their expertise as you navigate your way through our beautiful countryside.

Find out more about walks in and around Salisbury and take a look at our top 10 walk recommendations.

Cycling in and around Salisbury

Cycle along the Golden Way or one of the National Cycle Networks as they pass through Salisbury and south Wiltshire.

Bring your own bike along and enjoy aspects (or all if you fancy it) of the Wiltshire Cycleway as it criss-crosses our county. Mountain bike over some of our old cattle droves or join in with one of the frequent road cycling races that takes place in the area (keep an eye on our what’s on listings for events that are coming up soon).

Alternatively, hire a bike from Hayball Cyclesport on Winchester Street and potter around the city or perhaps even cycle up to Stonehenge. The choice is yours!

Find out more about cycling in Salisbury.

Golf in and around Salisbury

There are several golf courses within a short distance of the city including the Salisbury & South Wilts Golf Club in Harnham, Rushmore Golf Club towards the south of the county, High Post Golf Course halfway between Salisbury and Amesbury, Tidworth Garrison Golf Club and a driving range on the outskirts of the city. So if golf is your thing then come and find out more on a visit to Salisbury. Many of our golf courses will also offer tuition to help you improve your game.

Leisure and fitness

If you love to keep fit then look out for the various leisure and fitness options available in Salisbury. Our main public leisure centre is Five Rivers, located on the outskirts of the city. Here you will find a swimming pool, fitness classes, an athletics track and much more.

Lots of sporting events take place in the area including the weekly Parkruns in Churchill Gardens (Saturday mornings for the general Parkrun, Sunday mornings for the family Parkrun). Keep an eye on our events listings for charity walks, running, cycling and other sporting events in the area.

High adrenalin activities in the Salisbury area

Get your pulse racing with some of our high adrenalin activities. Did you know you can skydive over the Salisbury area for some extraordinary views? GoSkydive are based at Old Sarum Airfield and offer the highest freefall diving zone in Wiltshire. Not far from Stonehenge, you can skydive with Skydive Netheravon where you can see across Salisbury Plain.

Take to the sky with Aerosaurus Balloons on a hot air balloon ride. Experiences take off from the stunning Larmer Tree Gardens, south of Salisbury. Soak up the views of the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty from above, an ideal present for a special occasion.

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Use our search box to find out more about activities in the Salisbury area depending on the type of activity that you prefer. Why not also make a break of it and book some accommodation nearby? We’ve plenty of options available for the active visitor, many of which offer facilities for walkers and cyclists too.

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Alison Howell's Foot Trails

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Walking Tour

Enjoy an authentic and indulgent experience of rural England. Away from crowds. With extensive local knowledge of Wiltshire and South West England our holidays and local trails will take you off the beaten track.
GoSkydive

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Activity Centre

GoSkydive is the UK’s leading tandem skydiving centre, solely focused on delivering tandem skydives.
Waitrose Cookery School

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Cookery School

Pursue your passion for food at the Waitrose Cookery School. If you love preparing and eating good food you’ll love the hands-on approach to learning at the Waitrose Cookery Schools.
Salisbury, Stonehenge and Sarum Tours

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Chauffeured Tours

We are Salisbury based and our tours are multilingual in German, French, Italian, Japanese and English.
Fisherton Mill - Gallery, Cafe and Artist Studios

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Family Activities

Explore a treasure trove of amazing artwork in the largest independent art gallery in the South West. Our relaxed and friendly café is a slice of foodie heaven in the heart of Salisbury.
Treasure Trails

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Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

Treasure Trails are the fun and hugely popular way to explore villages, towns and cities. Solve the intriguing clues which can be found on buildings, statues and monuments, revealing fascinating history and beautiful scenery.
Salisbury Escape Room

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Activity Centre

Tripadvisor's #1 "Fun thing To Do" in Wiltshire.
Recently listed as the 39th best Escape Room in the World and 5th Best in the UK by escapetheroomz.com
New latest scenario from Salisbury Escape Rooms
Skydive Netheravon

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Adventure Sport Centre

Enjoy a thrilling view of Wiltshire with a tandem parachute jump at Skydive Netheravon. With modern aircraft and state of the art equipment, our fully qualified instructors will fly you into the skies on your parachuting adventure.
Salisbury Plain Safaris

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Guided Tour

Salisbury Plain Safaris provides exciting activities for visitors to Wiltshire, Salisbury & Stonehenge. Using a Luxury Land Rover for up to 6 individuals. Each of our tours is unique and based around themes including nature, history and off-roading.
Treasure Trails – the Salisbury Murder Mystery Walking Treasure Trail

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Walking Tour

Explore the streets of Salisbury with a self-guided Murder Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail; a fun and imaginative way to explore Salisbury.
Salisbury's Chequered History Guides

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Guided Tour

My name is Lorna and I am a professional Blue Badge Tour Guide with my own licensed vehicle. What could be better than your own professional Blue Badge Guide with a spacious vehicle to travel in? You can decide where you would like to go in the…
Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

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Conservation

Explore a nationally protected landscape, the 6th largest in the Country and one of the most rural. Escape the hustle and bustle of urban life to wild open spaces, beautiful chalk down land, and ancient woods rich in history and wildlife.
Guided Walks in Wiltshire

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Walking

We offer a range of superb guided walks through Wiltshire's beautiful countryside. Our walks will take you through an ancient landscape following tracks laid down over many centuries.
Hayball Bike Hire

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Cycle

Branded hire bikes in various sizes available, cycle route maps in store.
Salisbury & South Wilts Golf Club

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Golf Course

The Golf Club offers the following facilities: resident PGA Golf Professional, qualified to offer lessons; fully stocked golf shop; large practice area, including putting green, practice bunkers and chipping greens.
Aerosaurus Balloons

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Aircraft/Ballooning

Aerosaurus Balloons is a family-run company offering champagne hot air balloon flights throughout the South West of England. As the largest hot air balloon flight operator in the Westcountry, we have over 25 years’ experience.
Text Quest

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Walking Route

Text Quest is a fun way of finding your way around the city. You receive a text with directions and a clue. Reply with the right answer, then get the next clue. You can race against other teams or amble round enjoying the sights.
Live Escape Salisbury - Escape Rooms

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Escape room

Bring your team to Salisbury for the city's new real life gaming challenge.
Wiltshire Walks

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Outdoor

The ‘Wiltshire Walks’ app is now available for iPhone and Android and includes over 150 GPS guided walking routes in and around Wiltshire.
Rushmore Golf Club

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Golf Course

Set in the stunning landscape, high on the Cranborne Chase in Wiltshire, Rushmore Golf Club provides excellent year-round golf on free-draining turf. The Clubhouse offers good home-cooked food and a fine selection of beer and wine.

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Activities in Salisbury

Walking activities in Salisbury

Cycling in and around Salisbury

Golf in and around Salisbury

Leisure and fitness

High adrenalin activities in the Salisbury area

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