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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 travellers, merchants, and pilgrims to the historic city.

The story of this great Cathedral is a tale of defiance and ingenuity that begins back in 1218, when the Bishop of Salisbury abandoned the original cathedral at Old Sarum, and moved down to the banks of the Avon, where the Cathedral stands today. You can learn the reasons for this move and about the people who made it happen by following the new family-friendly trail inside the Cathedral.

You can also discover how one of only four surviving original 1215 Magna Carta came to the Cathedral and view it in a special exhibition explaining its origins and continuing relevance to our lives today.

There are knowledgeable volunteer guides who will welcome you when you arrive and answer any questions you may have. If there are enough guides available, they would be happy to give you a free tour of the Cathedral floor.

Explore behind-the-scenes and uncover the hidden secrets of the construction of the Cathedral. Climb 332 steps in easy stages up to the base of the spire with one of our expert guides and experience spectacular views of Salisbury from 223 ft up. Tickets available on the Salisbury Cathedral website.

Time in the Cathedral is marked by the tick of the oldest working mechanical clock in the world, accompanied by the sound of water trickling from the contemporary baptismal font. The modern blue ‘Prisoners of Conscience’ window dominates the East end, a powerful reminder of the sacrifices that many have made, and still make, to protect freedom and justice.

In the Cathedral’s Refectory Restaurant, ancient and modern combine with the glass roof offering a stunning view of the Spire above. Next door, the Cathedral Gift Shop offers a wide range of products from homemade chutneys to jewellery, books, and traditional travel mementoes. From late Spring until Autumn, the seasonal Bell Tower Tea Rooms provide a wide range of snacks and refreshments, served at tables and chairs on the North Lawn.

Outside, the Cathedral’s close is Britain’s largest, an oasis in the city with rolling green lawns fringed by historic houses - perfect for picnics!

There are four other attractions to visit in the Close - Salisbury Museum, The Rifles Museum, the National Trust’s Mompesson House and Arundells - each offering a special insight into the history of this charming city.

Be sure to check what’s on before you visit – the Cathedral hosts a wide range of tours, musical performances and family friendly events throughout the year. It is dog friendly too – as long as your furry friend is well behaved and on a lead!

To learn how we will keep you safe during your visit to the Cathedral click here.

Opening Times - from 1 April 

Cathedral:

Monday - Saturday 09:30 – 17:00 (last entry at 16:00)

Sunday 12:30 - 16:00 (last entry at 15:00)

Chapter House:

Monday-Saturday 10:00 - 17:00

Sunday 13:00 - 16:00

Refectory:

Monday - Saturday 09:30 - 17:00

Sunday 10:30 - 16:00 (Last orders 15 minutes before closing.)

Shop:

Monday - Saturday 09:30 - 17:

Parking, transport and accessibility

Parking is available within the Cathedral Close at a fixed cost of £8.00 for the whole day (this includes disabled car park spaces). You will also receive a voucher for a free cup of tea or coffee from the Cathedral Refectory Restaurant and 10% off in the Cathedral shop. 

The closest public parking to the Cathedral Close is at the Old George Mall and Lush House car park (pay and display).  The Central car park is a 10-minute level walk away alternatively you can use one of the five Park and Ride sites. 

Salisbury railway station is under ten minutes away by foot, and the Cathedral is a short stroll away from the City centre and Charter market.

There is a coach drop-off point in Exeter Street, which is a short level walk to the Cathedral.

The Cathedral floor, Chapter House, cloisters, the Refectory Restaurant, shop and toilets are all fully wheelchair accessible. Three wheelchairs are available to borrow during your visit – ask at the Welcome Desk for more details. 

There is also:

A ‘touch and feel’ model of the Cathedral with a linked commentary for those with sight difficulties (currently suspended due to Covid-19)

A hearing loop system during services

Large print versions of hymn books and service sheets on request

Water for assistance dogs, which you will find near the Refectory Restaurant entrance

Tower tours are back
Salisbury Cathedral's ever-popular behind-the-scenes tours of the ancient roof spaces to the base of the spire are back in full swing. Tours are now available to book for up to 6 people in one group rather than as individual tickets, so you can enjoy the experience all to yourself or share it with friends and family.

Tickets

All tickets are valid for repeat visits to the Cathedral for 12 months from the date of purchase - avoid disappointment and save time on the day by booking in advance online.

Special rates are available for prebooked groups of 10 or more – please contact groups@salcath.co.uk or call 01722 512005.

Adults:  £9 in advance, £10 on the day

Full time students (17+ with ID):  £6 in advance, £7 on the day

Children (13-16) £5 advance, £6 walk up

Children (Under 13) Free

Residents in SP1, SP2 and Laverstock: Free (with proof of residence)

Refectory Restaurant and Gift Shop are free to enter

For those unable to book in advance online, a telephone booking service is available on 01722 512156 from 09:00 - 17:00 Monday - Friday only.

Salisbury Cathedral is also included in The Stonehenge Tour, along with Stonehenge and Old Sarum, which you can get tickets for here.

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult - advance£9.00 per ticket
Adult - on the day£10.00 per ticket
Child (under 13)Free
Children (13-16) - advance£5.00 per ticket
Children (13-16) - on the day£6.00 per ticket
Full time students (17+ with ID) - advance£6.00 per ticket
Full time students (17+ with ID) - on the day£7.00 per ticket
Residents in SP1, SP2 and LaverstockFree

All tickets are valid for repeat visits to the Cathedral for 12 months from the date of purchase - avoid disappointment and save time on the day by booking in advance online.

For those unable to book in advance online, a telephone booking service is available on 01722 512156 from 09:00 - 17:00 Monday - Friday only.

Opening Times

Cathedral (1 Apr 2022 - 1 Apr 2023)
DayTimes
Monday10:0017:00
Tuesday10:0017:00
Wednesday10:0017:00
Thursday10:0017:00
Friday10:0017:00
Saturday10:0017:00
Sunday12:3016:00
Chapter House with Magna Carta (1 Apr 2022 - 1 Apr 2023)
DayTimes
Monday10:0017:00
Tuesday10:0017:00
Wednesday10:0017:00
Thursday10:0017:00
Friday10:0017:00
Saturday10:0017:00
Sunday13:0016:00
Refectory Restaurant (Last orders 15 minutes before closing.) (1 Apr 2022 - 1 Apr 2023)
DayTimes
Monday09:3017:00
Tuesday09:3017:00
Wednesday09:3017:00
Thursday09:3017:00
Friday09:3017:00
Saturday09:3017:00
Sunday10:3016:00
Shop (1 Apr 2022 - 1 Apr 2023)
DayTimes
Monday09:3017:00
Tuesday09:3017:00
Wednesday09:3017:00
Thursday09:3017:00
Friday09:3017:00
Saturday09:3017:00
Sunday11:0016:00

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*Full Sunday roast lunches at the Refectory Restaurant are served from 12:00 noon – 2:30pm – pre-booking required due to limited availability on 01722 555 175 or email refectory@salcath.co.uk.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Visitor leaflet and loop system during services (Minicom).
  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Touch and feel model/linked commentary large print service books.
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Attraction Facilities

  • Shop

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant - Open daily, 10:00-16:00,snacks and freshly cooked meals, licensed. Not open Christmas Day.
  • Picnic Site

Establishment Features

  • Dogs Accepted - Well behaved dogs on leads are permitting inside the cathedral.
  • Event Venue
  • Open All Year
  • Printed Material in Foreign Languages
  • Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given)
  • Tea / Coffee Shop
  • Toilets
  • Wedding Venue

Key Features

  • Approx length of visit - 02:00
  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • Max group size - 6
  • Open by appointment outside normal opening times

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (charge) - Parking for Disabled Badge holders is available – otherwise please use the city centre car parks or park and ride sites. There is some parking in the Cathedral Close - £8 all day.

Payment Methods

  • Blue Badge Guides admitted free
  • Booking essential - Booking essential for tower tours.
  • Delta accepted
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Special group rates
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free
  • Visa accepted

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

  • Chinese printed material
  • Czech printed material
  • French printed material
  • German printed material
  • Hungarian printed material
  • Italian printed material
  • Japanese printed material
  • Latvian printed material
  • Polish printed material
  • Portuguese printed material
  • Russian printed material
  • Spanish printed material

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun - Activity packs for young children and special family trails.
  • Marketed towards children
  • Marketed towards families
  • Marketed towards senior citizens
  • Marketed towards student/youth

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups
  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals

Travel & Trade

  • Group discounts available
  • Min group size numeric qualifier - 10

Venue Facilities

  • Groups Accepted - Subject to Cathedral services.

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