Salisbury, Wiltshire travel information
Salisbury Wiltshire England
The medieval city of Salisbury is best known for its glorious cathedral and close proximity to Stonehenge. Its the kind of place that holds plenty of attraction with visitors, yet its large enough to never seem over run with tourists, even during the height of the summer months.
The cathedral aside, the sites to see in Salisbury include St Thomass Church with its impressive judgement-day paintings, the elegant Queen Anne Architecture of Mompesson House, the fascinating insight into local history in the atmospheric setting of The Medieval Hall with its Discover Salisbury presentation and last but by no mean least, the vast Iron Age hill fort of Old Sarum, for wonderful views of the fort itself and the surrounding countryside.
The other thing that Salisbury is famous for is its strong tradition of having a twice-weekly market. Markets have been held here for over 600 years and sell a whole host of different goods. The atmosphere alone makes them well worth a trip and you never know you may also spot a bargain while you e there.
With so much to see and do in the city, Salisbury is a popular and convenient stop off point for visitors touring the local area, as well as those looking for somewhere to stay en route to Devon and Cornwall
