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​​​​Discover the story of the original Salisbury and take the family for a day out to Old Sarum, 2 miles north of where the city stands now.

The mighty Iron Age hill fort was where the first cathedral once stood and the Romans, Normans and Saxons have all left their mark.

Today, 5,000 years of history are told through graphic interpretation panels on site.

Families, heritage lovers and walkers can enjoy a great value day out at Old Sarum - you could even bring a picnic and enjoy the fantastic views across the Wiltshire countryside.

The gift shop has a delicious range of ice-creams and exclusive English Heritage gifts and produce.

Wooden bows and arrows are also on sale to help the kids imagine what life was like all those years ago!

2016 marks the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. Old Sarum played a key part in early medieval history and become a base for William the Conqueror. In 1086, William held an important ceremony here, where the most powerful men of England took an oath of loyalty to him.

This year Old Sarum will be celebrating its Norman history with two Norman themed family events!

An original copy of the document was sent to Old Sarum Cathedral in 1215, and can still be seen in its successor, Salisbury Cathedral.

Guide Prices

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

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

2022 (1 Apr 2022 - 30 Oct 2022)
DayTimes
Monday10:0017:00*
Tuesday10:0017:00*
Wednesday10:0017:00*
Thursday10:0017:00*
Friday10:0017:00*
Saturday10:0017:00*
Sunday10:0017:00*
2022 (31 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023)
DayTimes
Monday10:0016:00*
Tuesday10:0016:00*
Wednesday10:0016:00*
Thursday10:0016:00*
Friday10:0016:00*
Saturday10:0016:00*
Sunday10:0016:00*
2021/2023 (1 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023)
DayTimes
Monday10:0016:00*
Tuesday10:0016:00*
Wednesday10:0016:00*
Thursday10:0016:00*
Friday10:0016:00*
Saturday10:0016:00*
Sunday10:0016:00*

* Closed 24-25 December

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

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
  • On site parking

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

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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).

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oldsarum

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    Recent Reviews:

    • 50cab50
      Bracknell, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Family
      A review of a walk, not the ancient fort
      4 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 13th April 2022
      Arrived at the car park at 4.15, so we were not minded to go in the ancient site as they close at 5. Paid £3 to leave the car. Toilets at the car park too. You can walk all around the outside of the... Read full review
    • PureVacations T
      Whitstable, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Lovely place to spend an hour or two
      4 of 5 stars
      Friday, 15th April 2022
      Wonderful location, and excellent historical location dating back to 1070ad and william the conqueror. Worth a visit, nice small shop too.Walk in the footsteps of history. Views are great too. Read full review
    • richardtC9983UL
      Exeter, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Sunday morning walk
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 19th April 2022
      Huge castle mound, easy to spend hours walking around the ramparts. Fantastic views of the surrounding area. Easy to find with additional parking 5 minutes walk away by the rugby club. The size of... Read full review
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