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\n Magna Carta Tour <\/h1>\n\n
\n Discover more about the Great Charter, one of the world’s most important documents, including how it came to Salisbury. <\/div>\n \n \n Book Tickets <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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For centuries, Magna Carta has inspired and encouraged freedom movements around the world. Salisbury Cathedral\u2019s Magna Carta is one of only four surviving original documents from 1215.<\/p>\n

Join this tour to explore in more detail the full history of Magna Carta, including how it came to Salisbury, stories of its time at the cathedral and why it remains here, and even a charming story of the cathedral’s librarian cycling home with the document in her bicycle basket for safekeeping.<\/p>\n

The tour ends with an opportunity to get up close to a facsimile of the document and learn more about additional archival treasures preserved by the cathedral.<\/p>\n

Tours run on Wednesdays at 14:00.
\nThe tour lasts approximately 90 minutes, followed afterwards by an opportunity to view the original document and exhibition in The Chapter House..<\/h5>\n <\/div>\n \n
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Prices<\/h4>\n

Book online and save. Walk-up tickets are not guaranteed due to limited tour capacity. Ticket includes day admission to Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta.<\/b><\/p>\n

Adult: <\/strong>\u00a319.50 when pre-booked online<\/p>\n

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Book online in advance for cheaper ticket prices. 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