{"id":53575,"date":"2021-12-20T14:17:05","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T14:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/?page_id=53575"},"modified":"2025-03-06T14:35:14","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T14:35:14","slug":"salisbury-and-stonehenge","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/visit-us\/salisbury-and-stonehenge\/","title":{"rendered":"Salisbury and Stonehenge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Salisbury and Stonehenge <\/h1>\n\n
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\n Enjoy history, culture and family fun with ease <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Ideally situated near the iconic site of Stonehenge, the beautiful South Coast and the picturesque New Forest, Salisbury is the perfect base for a short break or family holiday. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n The Cathedral Close <\/h3>\n
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Salisbury Cathedral is set in the largest Cathedral Close in Britain, covering over 80 acres.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are looking for a quiet spot to relax, look no further! With lots of shady trees, rolling lawns and peregrines and swifts to entertain you in the summer, you couldn’t find a better spot for a family picnic. If you haven’t had the time to pack one, don’t panic, the Bell Tower Tea Rooms<\/a> has a selection of take away snacks to suit all tastes (contactless payments only).<\/p>\n

There is also an incredible variety of places to visit within the Cathedral Close. We recommend making a day of your visit by exploring the other properties, such as:<\/p>\n

Salisbury Museum<\/a><\/p>\n

Arundells<\/a><\/p>\n

Mompesson House<\/a><\/p>\n

The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum<\/a><\/p>\n

Sarum College<\/a> (B&B, venue hire)<\/p>\n

Sarum College<\/a> (learning)<\/p>\n

There are many residential properties within the Close in addition to the Cathedral, museums and places of learning. If you are considering renting or buying in this unique location, we encourage you to read our guide to Living in the Close.<\/p>\n

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\n The City of Salisbury <\/h3>\n
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