{"id":52833,"date":"2021-12-20T12:27:12","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T12:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/?page_id=52833"},"modified":"2026-04-21T10:33:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T09:33:09","slug":"what-to-see","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/discover\/what-to-see\/","title":{"rendered":"What to See"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"\" class=\"o-flexible-module o-flexible-module--padding-bottom-none o-flexible-module--padding-top-none o-flexible-module--flush  \">\n    <section class=\"c-hero-header__container\">\n        <div class=\"swiper-container s-swiper js-hero-header js-overlap-next\">\n            <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                        <div class=\"c-hero-header \">\n                            <div class=\"c-hero-header__media\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/What-to-see-Salisbury-Cathedral.png\" class=\"attachment-theme size-theme lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/What-to-see-Salisbury-Cathedral.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/What-to-see-Salisbury-Cathedral-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/What-to-see-Salisbury-Cathedral-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/What-to-see-Salisbury-Cathedral-768x512.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; 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Coming Soon                                        <\/h3>\n                                        <hr  class=\"c-title-divider\">\n\n                                        <p  class=\"c-content-block__text\">\n                                            Joyful Noise is a new contemporary art exhibition at Salisbury Cathedral with works by multiple internationally renowned artists. The show features painting, sculpture, text, video, and sound artworks to explore how joyful noise can affirm presence, belief, community, and care.                                        <\/p>\n\n                                                                                                                            <a  class=\"c-button c-button--gamma\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/joyful-noise-art-exhibition\/\">\n                                                                                                    Learn more                                                                                            <\/a>\n                                        \n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class='o-flexible-module o-flexible-module__wrapper o-flexible-module--flush '>\n\n    <section class=\"c-content-repeater\">\n        <div class=\"grid-container\">\n            <div class=\"grid-x align-center\">\n                <div class=\"cell small-12 medium-6\">\n                    <h3 class=\"t-intense-blue\">\n                        Britain&#8217;s Tallest Cathedral Spire                    <\/h3>\n                    <hr class=\"c-title-divider\">\n\n                                            \n                                                    <div class=\"c-content-repeater__copy\">\n                                <p>Built between 1310 &#8211; 1330, our spire towers 123m above the ground and weighs 6,500 tons. Iconic in the city&#8217;s skyline, our spire acts as a beacon for those travelling to Salisbury from miles around.<\/p>\n<p>Our tower and spire are products of engineering expertise, and demonstrate incredibly intricate and innovative building techniques. We offer exclusive tours of our tower, leading you up the 332 steps to the base of our spire. Expert guides will uncover the hidden stories of the Cathedral&#8217;s construction and show you these roof spaces up-close.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more and book a Tower Tour today:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"c-button c-button--gamma\" href=\"\/visit-us\/tower-tour\/\">Tower Tour<\/a><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"c-content-repeater__media\">\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/spire-outside-scaled-e1729870717915.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1400\/1014;\" \/>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class='o-flexible-module o-flexible-module__wrapper o-flexible-module--flush '>\n\n    <section class=\"c-content-repeater\">\n        <div class=\"grid-container\">\n            <div class=\"grid-x align-center\">\n                <div class=\"cell small-12 medium-6\">\n                    <h3 class=\"t-intense-blue\">\n                        Britain&#8217;s Largest Cathedral Close                    <\/h3>\n                    <hr class=\"c-title-divider\">\n\n                                            \n                                                    <div class=\"c-content-repeater__copy\">\n                                <p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Salisbury Cathedral is home to 800-years\u2019 worth of spiritual, historical, artistic and architectural wonders. \\nWe have Britain\u2019s tallest cathedral spire, built c. 1310-1330, which towers 123m above the ground and weighs 6,500 tons. Our 80-acre Cathedral close is the largest in Britain, with rolling lawns perfect for picnicking and walking with your dog.\\n \\nWe are home to the world\u2019s oldest working mechanical clock built in 1386. Our expert guides regularly perform demonstrations where the chiming mechanism is unlocked and allowing the clock to sound as it would have done in the 14th Century. This masterpiece of engineering sits alongside beautiful permanent contemporary art works, including our unique font designed by renowned British water sculptor William Pye.\\n\\nAs a living church, our regular services follow over 800 years of musical tradition and are usually accompanied by our organist playing the famous Father Willis organ and our talented young choristers. \\n\\nOur Refectory Restaurant is the perfect place to relax over a cup of coffee - the glass ceiling means you can admire a view of the spire no matter the weather! And no visit is complete without choosing a souvenir or a quirky present from our Gift Shop.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14845,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:1},&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:13421772}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:2}]},&quot;6&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:2}]},&quot;7&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:13421772}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:2}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:2}]},&quot;9&quot;:1,&quot;10&quot;:1,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:16711680},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Montserrat&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10}\">Our 80-acre Cathedral close is the largest in Britain, with rolling lawns perfect for picnicking and walking with your dog. During the summer months, the Bell Tower Tea Rooms offer a selection of takeaway treats and drinks to enjoy on outdoor picnic tables with stunning views of the Cathedral.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Close is home to other visitor attractions within its historic walls which are well worth a visit. Find out more about what the Close has to offer here:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"c-button c-button--gamma\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/visit-us\/salisbury-and-stonehenge\/\">The Close<\/a><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"c-content-repeater__media\">\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/120-23May2019-Salisbury-Cathedral-Photo-by-Ash-Mills-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"NULL\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1920;\" \/>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class='o-flexible-module o-flexible-module__wrapper o-flexible-module--flush '>\n\n    <section class=\"c-content-repeater\">\n        <div class=\"grid-container\">\n            <div class=\"grid-x align-center\">\n                <div class=\"cell small-12 medium-6\">\n                    <h3 class=\"t-intense-blue\">\n                        The World&#8217;s Oldest Clock                    <\/h3>\n                    <hr class=\"c-title-divider\">\n\n                                            \n                                                    <div class=\"c-content-repeater__copy\">\n                                <p>We are home to the world\u2019s oldest working mechanical clock built in 1386.<\/p>\n<p>The clock has no face and was designed only to strike every hour. The mechanism is driven by falling weights which have to be wound up once a day.<\/p>\n<p>Originally housed in the former Bell Tower (near the Tea Rooms named after it), in 1884 it was replaced with a newer model \u2013 a gift of officers and men of Wiltshire Regiment \u2013 and was only rediscovered in 1929.<\/p>\n<p>It wasn\u2019t until 1956 that the clock was restored to its original condition and set up in its current location within the Cathedral.<\/p>\n<p>Our expert guides regularly perform demonstrations where the chiming mechanism is unlocked and allowing the clock to sound as it would have done in the 14th Century. Find out more about our free demonstrations:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"c-button c-button--gamma\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/free-tours\/\">Tours and Demonstrations<\/a><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"c-content-repeater__media\">\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Clock__0021.jpg\" alt=\"Elderly man wearing a sash gesturing at a mechanical clock, people are watching and taking photos\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1199px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1199\/790;\" \/>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class='o-flexible-module o-flexible-module__wrapper o-flexible-module--flush '>\n\n    <section class=\"c-content-repeater\">\n        <div class=\"grid-container\">\n            <div class=\"grid-x align-center\">\n                <div class=\"cell small-12 medium-6\">\n                    <h3 class=\"t-intense-blue\">\n                        Contemporary Art and Sculpture                    <\/h3>\n                    <hr class=\"c-title-divider\">\n\n                                            \n                                                    <div class=\"c-content-repeater__copy\">\n                                <p>Our Cathedral is bursting with art in various forms: painting, sculpture, architecture, textiles and more. This includes our unique font designed by renowned British water sculptor William Pye.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to classic art, Salisbury Cathedral was a source of great inspiration for John Constable. His well-known paintings include Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishop\u2019s Ground (c.1825) and Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows (1831), which he considered to be his best work.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"c-content-repeater__media\">\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Font.jpg\" alt=\"NULL\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2242px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2242\/1542;\" \/>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class='bg-intense-blue o-flexible-module o-flexible-module__wrapper o-flexible-module--flush '>\n    \n        <div class=\"o-decoration--slant bg-intense-blue\">\n        <!-- <svg id=\"svg-slant\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1367.71 74\">\n            <path\n                id=\"Path_192\"\n                data-name=\"Path 192\"\n                class=\"bg-intense-blue\"\n                d=\"M0,74,1367.71,0V74Z\"\n                transform=\"translate(0 0)\"\/>\n        <\/svg> -->\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"c-sbs-image-text\">\n        <div class=\"grid-container\">\n            <div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\">\n                <div class=\"small-12 cell\">\n                    <div class=\"c-content-block align-middle is-reverse\">\n                        <div class=\"c-sbs-content-block__col c-sbs-block-media\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1704\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC_0192-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-theme size-theme lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC_0192-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC_0192-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC_0192-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC_0192-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC_0192-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC_0192-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; 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