Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta

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*Salisbury Cathedral is still open for self-guided tours, but all guided tours have been suspended. Public worship has also been suspended, but the cathedral remains open for prayer and reflection. The Chapter House and Magna Carta exhibition are both closed.*

Explore over 800 years of history at Salisbury Cathedral, one of the UK’s most iconic medieval buildings with an award-winning welcome. Discover our original 1215 Magna Carta, one of only four in the world, and explore its legacy in an interactive exhibition. See the world’s oldest working mechanical clock and admire the fabulous stained glass. When you are done, relax and enjoy a delicious cream tea in the Refectory Restaurant with fabulous views of Britain’s tallest spire or lunch in The Bell Tower Tearooms (open March- October) overlooking the Cathedral lawns.

Salisbury Cathedral is the perfect way to spend your day - just 8 miles from Stonehenge and only 5 minutes from Old Sarum, the original site of the cathedral.

Tower Tours
“An awesome experience and the very best way to appreciate the magnificence of the Cathedral and the most impressive view of Salisbury.” Debhorne47, TripAdvisor.
Climb 332 steps to the foot of our famous spire for a ‘behind the scenes’ experience which offers the most spectacular views of both the inside and the outside of the Cathedral. Maximum 12 people per tour. Find out more about Tower Tours.

Library Tour and Tea
“An excellent tour, very informative and educational. Very well presented!” – Dave, December 2016 tour. Visit the Cathedral’s 15th century Library which contains over 10,000 books dating as far back as the 9th century, then enjoy a delicious cream tea in our Refectory Restaurant. Tickets £22 per person. (Due to access restrictions this tour may not be suitable for some.)

Graffiti Tours
Climb to triforium level on a medieval Graffiti Tour to view ancient Arabic carpentry markings, believed to be amongst the earliest in the country, and enjoy a photo opportunity looking down the full length of the Nave. Tours begin in May 2017 and have a maximum of 8 spaces. 

Stonemasonry Works Yard Tours
Go behind the scenes of our Works Yard, one of only nine remaining in the country, and witness the incredible hand-carving skills of our talented stonemasons. ‘It was a fascinating tour and I learnt so much’ – TripAdvisor review

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Tower Tour review: ‘I loved every minute, even all the steps! An excellent perspective of a gorgeous city’ – TripAdvisor review

Library Tour review: ‘Marvellous to see the books close-up!’

Graffiti Tour review: ‘An excellent tour, highly recommended… social history at its best’- TripAdvisor review

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Opening hours are subject to change due to services and events. Find out more about closures. 

Please note, from late October to late March, the Magna Carta exhibition will be open from 10:00 – 16:30 on Monday to Saturday. For help planning your visit, find out more here.

Groups:
For group rates (10 +) or ideas for special interest tours call Hannah Paye on 01722 555120 or email groups@salcath.co.uk There are flexible options to suit every group's needs.

Attractions:

• Tallest spire in Britain
• The UK’s largest Close
• Britain’s largest landscaped Cloisters
• 13th century Chapter House with medieval frieze
• Contemporary Art and Events
• Cathedral Gift Shop
• The Refectory Restaurant with locally sourced produce
• The Bell Tower Tea Rooms in the summer months
• Award-winning toilets
• Disabled access and facilities