What to do in Salisbury

Activities, attractions and tours

Salisbury Cathedral showing heritage architecture and tranquil scenes
Salisbury Cathedral showing heritage architecture and tranquil scenes
Salisbury showing street scenes
Salisbury Cathedral showing interior views
Salisbury which includes heritage architecture and a river or creek

Salisbury Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Salisbury has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Salisbury is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Salisbury to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Salisbury Attractions

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Recommended things to do in Salisbury

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Stonehenge Admission Ticket: CA $47
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What to do in Salisbury

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Stonehenge featuring heritage elements

Stonehenge

This powerful prehistoric structure is one of England’s most visited monuments and an important UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Stonehenge
Salisbury Cathedral which includes religious aspects and a church or cathedral

Salisbury Cathedral

Climb to the top of the country’s tallest spire and check the time on the hands of a 14th-century clock.

Salisbury Cathedral
Old Sarum showing a ruin and heritage elements

Old Sarum

Climb to the top of this Iron Age hilltop monument and cross the wooden bridge to see a castle built by William the Conqueror.

Old Sarum
Feeling lucky at the races #springfun

Salisbury Racecourse

You can take time to visit Salisbury Racecourse during your travels to Netherhampton. Check out the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Salisbury Racecourse
Wilton House featuring a park and heritage architecture

Wilton House

Listen to the story of the earls of Pembroke and the former priory on this site. Take the children to the playground in the pleasant gardens.

Wilton House
Woodhenge showing a monument, outdoor art and tranquil scenes

Woodhenge

Humans built this ring-shaped structure millennia ago. Learn about their culture and imagine their reasons for creating the site.

Woodhenge
Salisbury Cathedral, England

Cathedral Close

You can study the exhibits at Cathedral Close, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Salisbury. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.

Cathedral Close
Magna Carta House in Salisbury Ireland.

Magna Carta Chapter House

You can find out about the history of Salisbury when you stop by Magna Carta Chapter House. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Magna Carta Chapter House
Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum featuring interior views and heritage elements

Salisbury Museum

See copper objects from thousands of years ago and one of Britain’s largest meteorites in this 17th-century mansion.

Salisbury Museum

 

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Day trip destinations from Salisbury

Cottages on a Hill, Shaftesbury, England

Shaftesbury

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Bluebells in West Wood Marlborough Wiltshire England

Marlborough

Traditional English Thatched Cottage , Wiltshire England, UK.

Andover

Atlas of Hillforts 3828 Danebury

Stockbridge

Landford Manor The Manor stands next to St Andrew's Church.
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Landford

West Lavington from Strawberry Hill 452274 gives a view of West Lavington from a different direction. 'It lies far away from the coming and going of the great busy world,' wrote an inhabitant in 1875. Today, and for many decades, the great busy world speeds along the A360 from Salisbury to Devizes and threads its way precipitously through the chicane formed by the churchyard and the almshouses. In fact the main road spends about 8km in West Lavington parish, from the high downland south of Gore, the 'buried village of Salisbury Plain', past Gore Cross, where it is intersected by an important ridgeway, down a long descent beside landscaped woodland (known as The Warren) and into the pleasant valley where the village sits, then along some 2km of ribbon development associated with the linear village of Littleton Pannell, before leaving the parish north of the railway bridge. This journey is familiar to most Wiltshire travellers, and even without realising that chalk is giving way to Greensand and clay, many must feel as they pass along that here south Wiltshire ends and west Wiltshire begins" All this and more in: http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/community/getconcise.php?id=237
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West Lavington

A Quiet Corner - Broad Chalke Looking north towards South Street and the C15 entrance to Kings Old Rectory, before the installation of wooden gates. The larger of the two Tudor arches was intended for carts, whilst the smaller entry was for pedestrians.
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Broad Chalke

Frequently asked questions

Is Salisbury worth visiting?
With a blend of walking trails and camping, there are plenty of things to do in Salisbury. While you're here, head to Cathedral Close, a leading attraction in the area.
How do I spend a day in Salisbury?
Cathedral Close and Boscombe Down Aviation Collection are two awesome places to start your getaway adventures. Be sure to check out the dining and shopping options in Salisbury while you're there too.
What is the top tourist attraction in Salisbury?
Don't go home without visiting Cathedral Close, ranked the top tourist attraction in Salisbury.
Is three days enough to stay in Salisbury?
Three days in Salisbury is plenty of time to enjoy the city's key attractions. Many travellers spend two days on average. Cathedral Close, Magna Carta Chapter House and Boscombe Down Aviation Collection are top-rated sights. Want to experience more? Hang around a bit longer to explore nearby hotspots such as Southampton.
What are some activities to do in Salisbury with kids?
Deciding what to do in Salisbury with kids has never been so easy. Whether you're vacationing with teenagers or toddlers, there's no shortage of family-friendly sights to keep them happy here.

What to do in Salisbury for adults?
Old Sarum and Durrington Walls are just a few of the things to do in Salisbury. With plenty of activities available, there's something here for everyone to experience.
Are there free things to do in Salisbury?
One of the simplest ways to find free things to do in Salisbury is to ask a local tour guide. You'll get insider tips on vibrant neighbourhoods, parks and other attractions you can visit without opening your wallet. Cathedral Close is one spot that doesn't charge an entrance fee.

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