Local Area

Explore Salisbury

Leave the car and walk into the heart of Salisbury

Aerial view of Salisbury cathedral in the spring morning

From our riverside setting in Harnham, the Cathedral Close and historic centre are a pleasant walk away. Wander in for art, architecture, independent shops and old streets, then return to the quiet of the Avon.

Aerial view of High street gate and Salisbury cathedral in the morning

Salisbury on Foot

A City Made for Wandering

Start with Salisbury Cathedral and the Magna Carta, continue through the Close and medieval centre, then choose a museum, a market or simply a table for coffee. The compact city makes it easy to explore without over-planning.

For a truly unique experience, Salisbury Punting run a punting tour on the river that starts from the hotel itself.

Further Afield

  • STONEHENGE
    12.3 miles away
    Stonehenge stone circle in Wiltshire

    Discover one of Europe’s best-known prehistoric monuments, with its iconic stone circle and a modern visitor centre featuring archaeological displays, special exhibitions, a shop and café.

  • SALISBURY RACECOURSE
    4.2 miles away
    Salisbury Racecourse across the Wiltshire countryside

    Enjoy a day of flat racing at this scenic downland course, which hosts meetings from spring to autumn against sweeping views across the Wiltshire countryside.

  • SALISBURY & SOUTH WILTSHIRE GOLF COURSE
    2 miles away
    Salisbury and South Wilts Golf Course

    Play amid glorious Wiltshire countryside on 27 beautifully maintained downland holes. The Cathedral Course and Bibury Course combine rewarding challenges with far-reaching views and a welcoming clubhouse.

  • ROCKBOURNE ROMAN VILLAS
    11.2 miles away
    Ruins at Rockbourne Roman Villa

    Explore the remains of Hampshire’s largest known Roman villa, once the heart of a farming estate. Mosaics, bath houses, living quarters and museum finds reveal centuries of life from the Iron Age onwards.

  • MOMPESSON HOUSE
    0.9 miles away
    Mompesson House in Salisbury Cathedral Close

    Step inside an elegant Queen Anne townhouse in Salisbury’s Cathedral Close, admired for its plasterwork, period furniture and oak staircase. The tranquil walled garden offers a peaceful finish to the visit.

  • NEW FOREST
    23.6 miles away
    Woodland path through the New Forest

    Walk, cycle or ride through an ancient landscape shaped by centuries of grazing. Open heathland, woodland, roaming ponies and quiet villages make the New Forest an endlessly rewarding place to explore.

  • LONGLEAT SAFARI PARK
    26.6 miles away
    Giraffes and zebras at Longleat Safari Park

    Spend the day on a wild adventure through the drive-through safari, walking attractions and family activities, then explore the magnificent Elizabethan Longleat House and its historic grounds.

  • HEALE HOUSE & GARDENS
    7.9 miles away
    Heale House and its landscaped gardens

    Wander through eight acres of riverside gardens surrounding historic Heale House. Streams, woodland planting, colourful borders, a Japanese tea house and the red Nikko bridge create a wonderfully atmospheric escape.

Suggested stay

Two easy days in Salisbury

  • Day One

    Arrive, settle in and walk to the Cathedral Close. Return for a terrace drink and dinner by the river.

  • Day Two
    Stonehenge stone circle in Wiltshire

    Explore Stonehenge or Old Sarum, then come back to the gardens before one more evening in the city.