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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 where it all began. One of the South’s most significant historic sites – William the Conqueror once hosted a great gathering at Old Sarum. Soak up the atmosphere as you explore a city lost to time.

There’s over 2,000 years of history to discover, as well as unrivalled views across the Wiltshire countryside. A favourite among walkers, the ramparts are the perfect place to let off some steam. Young adventurers can play hide and seek in the grounds, or enjoy a picnic in the heart of a once bustling medieval castle. Wooden bows and arrows are on sale to help the kids travel back in time, and the gift shop has a delicious range of ice creams and gifts to enjoy.

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Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£6.50
Child£3.90 per ticket
Concession£5.90
Family 2 Adults£16.90
Family, 1 adult£10.40

The Gift Aid admission price includes a voluntary donation of 10%. Provided you have paid enough UK Income or Capital Gains Tax * (to cover all of your Gift Aid donations in this tax year), English Heritage is able to reclaim tax on the whole amount you have paid - that's 25p on every £1. This extra money enables us to undertake vital conservation and education projects and ensure that many of England's most important historic sites can continue to be enjoyed by future generations.
* Other taxes such as Council Tax and VAT do not apply.

Opening Times

* Please check website for latest opening hours.

Closed 24-25 December

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Induction loop in shop.
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Attraction Facilities

  • Shop

Catering

  • Picnic Site

Establishment Features

  • Dogs-Accepted
  • Open All Year
  • Printed Material in Foreign Languages
  • Toilets

Key Features

  • Approx length of visit - 01:15
  • In countryside
  • Max group size - 150
  • Min group size - 11
  • Outdoor Attraction

Parking & Transport

  • Coach Parking
  • Parking On Site

Payment Methods

  • Blue Badge Guides admitted free
  • Delta accepted
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Solo accepted
  • Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free
  • Visa accepted

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed towards families

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

Venue Facilities

  • Groups Accepted

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    • Lesley B
      Nice afternoon walk
      4 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 9th March 2025
      It's a good place for a walk. You pay for parking and to get in the inner circle, the rest is free. Can be windy, boots when wet. Read full review
    • John S
      Disgusting Scam
      1 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 1st May 2025
      What are the owners going to burn down next to make some money, first the ww1 hangars after getting planning but what next? 100 years they have lasted and all it took was greed and a lack of morals Read full review
    • Michael T
      Leeds, United Kingdom
      Foundations for an experience
      3 of 5 stars
      Monday, 5th May 2025
      This is basically the foundations of an old castle on a hill a couple of miles north of Salisbury. On the plain by the hill are the foundations of the first cathedral for the area, The site is quite... Read full review
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