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Activities in Salisbury

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).
 
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. 

Want to know more?

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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  1. Fisherton Mill - Gallery, Cafe and Artist Studios

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    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.

  2. Salisbury, Sarum and Stonehenge Tours

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    We are Salisbury based and our tours are multilingual in German, French, Italian, Japanese and English.

  3. Waitrose Cookery School

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    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.

  4. GoSkydive

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

  5. New Forest Cycling Tours - Salisbury cathedral

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    New Forest Cycling Tours runs a variety of guided cycle rides in Wiltshire and beyond.

    Cycle back in time and explore some of Wiltshire’s fascinating heritage on two wheels with British Cycling accredited guide, Steve Edmed with tours that include…

  6. Salisbury Escape Room

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    Salisbury Escape Rooms; an adventure waiting to happen. Travel to the outer reaches of the galaxy with our latest scenario Escape From Space, or test your Detective skills in Death at the Lab - created and built by real UK Detectives. Ingenious…

  7. Foot Trails

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    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.

  8. The Stonehenge Travel Company

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    We are a small family-run business based in Salisbury. We offer discreet, bespoke and entertaining private guided sightseeing tours in the comfort you deserve. Our itineraries are original, imaginative, well-paced and carefully balanced.

  9. Salisbury Treasure Trail

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

  10. Wiltshire Walks App

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

  11. Treasure Trails

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    Treasure Trails turn an everyday walk into a fabulous day out for the whole family. As you commence your self-guided Wiltshire walk, you’ll become immersed in an imaginative tale that twists and turns through a series of crafty clues to crack.

  12. Fovant badges seen from Compton Chamberlayne - Fovant footpath (C) Elizabeth Forbes

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    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.

  13. Salisbury & South Wilts Golf Club

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    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.

  14. Tidworth Garrison Golf Club

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    Founded in 1908, Tidworth Golf Club is a downland course, situated on the Hampshire/Wiltshire border. Designed by legendary golf course architect HS (Harry Shapland) Colt. Visitors and Societies welcome.

  15. Rushmore Golf Course near Salisbury in Wiltshire

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    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.

  16. Walking Holidays in Wiltshire

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    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.

  17. Oldbury Tours

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    Oldbury Tours provide bespoke guided tours of the prehistoric sites of Wiltshire including Stonehenge and Avebury for small groups of up to six. Tours are conducted by our local qualified guide in a 7 seat car. All tours individually tailored.

  18. Salisbury's Chequered History Guides

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    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…

  19. Live Escape Salisbury - Escape Rooms

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

  20. Skydive Netheravon

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    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.

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