Old Sarum
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 3SD
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Guide Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket 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
Map & Directions
Road Directions
By Car:
Nearest major road is A345.
Two miles north of Salisbury off A345.
Public Transport Directions
By Train:
Nearest rail station is Salisbury, 2 miles away.
By Bus:
Wilts and Dorset bus routes 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 (200 yards).
TripAdvisor

- Excellent753
- Very Good683
- Average223
- Poor52
- Terrible10
Recent Reviews:
- Paul CManchester, United KingdomNice to visit if in the area.Monday, 25th August 2025Part of the English Heritage group of venues. Steeped in history and some good views over Salisbury plain. Mainly foundation ruins but you do get an idea of the original usage. Parking was free and... Read full review
- TibletsEssex, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesGood views across Salisbury.Tuesday, 9th September 2025Not a lot remaining but it was interesting to read the information boards and picture what would have been. The scale of the inner mound and surrounding ditches is impressive, and the views across... Read full review
- Cecilia ZUnited StatesBeautiful LocationSunday, 21st September 2025The ruins were very interesting and in a beautiful location. The signs were well done and informative and I had a great time wandering around the ruins and imagining what it would've looked like at... Read full review
Awards
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WTTC Safe Travels 2021
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