| Salisbury was one of England's most important medieval cities.It is now one of its most beautiful and is full of
history and intrigue. Originally built on an Iron age
hill fort at Old Sarum, it moved
nearly 2 miles lock, stock and barrel in the 1200s.
Salisbury is a fine example of a planned medieval town and
has much the same layout today. Built on a grid system of 21
'Chequers', it is said that if Bishop Poore, who designed it
in the early 1200s, were to come back today he would still
be able to find his way around the city! Though most of the
half timbered buildings have changed their appearance
externally there are still some fine examples of the
internal construction to be seen.
There is so much to see in this
vibrant and lively city. Our guided tours start at a time
and place to suit you. We can collect you from your city
centre hotel and take a
stroll through the charming streets of Salisbury where you
can see amongst other things;
• A world renowned Doom
painting
• One of the few surviving examples of medieval town
planning
• The Charter from the 1600s and the city silver
• Where to find the oldest cinema foyer in the world
• Where a Duke lost his head
• Where a card player paid a high penalty for cheating
• The tallest Cathedral spire in England
With so much to see this tour
will give you a flavour of Salisbury and help you decide
what you want to explore during the rest of your stay. Our
knowledgeable guides can also recommend the best places to
eat and drink and make your
stay even more enjoyable.
The walk lasts about 2 hours
and does not include entrance charges to the
cathedral.
For prices and availability
please
Contact Us.
WiFi availability in Salisbury The following places have WiFi availability. In some cases you may have to purchase the code. Where it is free you are expected to at least purchase a drink when you use it!
MacDonalds, Winchester St; Starbucks, next to Poultry Cross; West Cornwall Pasty Co, Market Square; Coach & Horses, Winchester St; Kings Head Inn, Bridge St.
If you know of others please let us know.
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