Salisbury History & Heritage
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Number of results: 23
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Boscombe Down Aviation Collection
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Museum
Collection of aircraft, cockpits, replicas and models weapons and trials equipment to show the story of flight and flight test in the UK.
The cockpits are mostly open and you can sit in and use the controls.
Stonehenge
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Historic Site
Stonehenge is the best-know prehistoric monument in Europe. It endures as a source of inspiration and fascination, and a place of worship and celebration.
Old Sarum
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Castle/Fort
Discover the story of the original Salisbury and take the family for an action-packed day out at Old Sarum.
Stand in the footprint of Salisbury's first cathedral, conquer the ruins of the royal castle, and discover the awe-inspiring landscape…
Mompesson House
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Historic House/Palace
Mompesson House, which featured in the film Sense and Sensibility, has a warm and inviting atmosphere and many different families have called the house ‘home’
Fisherton Mill - Gallery, Cafe and Artist Studios
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Gallery
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.
Salisbury Museum
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Museum
Discover 500,000 years of history - from the archaeology of ancient Wessex to contemporary art - all in a stunning medieval building set within the glorious setting of the Cathedral Close.
Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta
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Cathedral/Minster
Salisbury Cathedral has been a place of worship, welcome, and hospitality for over 800 years. Its Spire (the tallest in the country and a feat of medieval engineering) rises to a breath-taking 404ft/123m, guiding travelers, merchants, and pilgrims…
Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site
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Historic Site
Stonehenge and Avebury are listed together as a single UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site is famous for its instantly recognisable stone circles but there is far more to explore in these two remarkable landscapes.
St Thomas' Church
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Church/Chapel
Historic church in the heart of Salisbury city centre complete with medieval doom painting.
Amesbury History Centre
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Museum
The Amesbury History Centre is the place to visit to find out all you need to know about the oldest continually inhabited settlement in Britain. The centre though small is superbly laid out allowing locals and tourists alike to learn the story…
Old Wardour Castle
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Castle/Fort
Discover Wiltshire’s fairytale castle, stood serenely in its lakeside setting.
Built in the 14th century as a luxury residence, Old Wardour Castle is a picture-perfect backdrop for a family day out. The castle survived two bloodthirsty sieges…
The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum
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Museum
The Museum tells the story of the infantryman from the Seven Years War to the present day. On the same site The Rifleman’s Table can provide you with coffee or lunch, and the garden is a place in which to wander or to relax in.
All Saints' Church, Idmiston
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Church/Chapel
A remarkable feature of the church is the collection of Medieval carvings - internally in the form of elegant corbel-heads, roof bosses, and externally in the form of fearsome gargoyles.
St Mary's Church, Wilton
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Church/Chapel
On completion of Wyatt and Brandon’s 'Italianate’ church in 1845, this 'old' church in the Market Place was partially demolished, leaving only the chancel with one bay of the nave, and the ruins of the arcades and tower arch.
St Andrew's Church, Rollestone
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Church/Chapel
This tiny, charming church, which overlooks the River Till was built mainly in the 13th-century, of flint and stone chequerwork with two large Perpendicular windows.
St Mary's Church, South Tidworth
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Church/Chapel
Standing south of the garrison town of Tidworth, this fine steepled edifice surrounded by trees was designed in 1878 by John Johnson, the architect of London’s Alexandra Palace.
St George's Church, Orcheston
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Church/Chapel
One of two Medieval churches in a small village off the Salisbury to Devizes road, St George’s is attractively secluded in its lush valley.
St Leonard's Church, Berwick
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Church/Chapel
Of 12th-century origin, an 1859 restoration by the owner of the local Fonthill estate saved it from complete decay. The font and a sculptured relief of the Lamb of God over the south doorway are Norman survivals.
Borbach Chantry, West Dean
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Church/Chapel
Striking memorials grace this fascinating rural chapel – which is all that remains of a 14th-century church.