10 Places to Visit in Salisbury!
Autumn is the most colourful of our seasons so the perfect time to get out and enjoy some great family days out. Here’s some of our favourites to wrap up warm and enjoy!
Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta
https://www.salisburycathedral.org.uk
Salisbury Cathedral is much more than a historical monument, it’s the Cathedral Church of the Salisbury diocese and the Mother Church of several hundred parishes in Wiltshire and Dorset. It is also a centre of pilgrimage for hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Salisbury Cathedral’s Magna Carta is the best preserved of only four surviving original exemplars.
Boscombe Down Aviation Collection
http://www.boscombedownaviationcollection.co.uk
The Boscombe Down Aviation Collection is located at Old Sarum Airfield in Wiltshire. The museum tells the history of Boscombe Down and explains the place it has in the history of flight and flight test. They’ve made a few changes to the way they operate in order to keep everyone as safe as possible due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
The Salisbury Museum
https://salisburymuseum.org.uk/
Salisbury Museum is situated in the medieval King’s House, within the glorious setting of the Cathedral Close. The museum organises events and exhibitions all year round and Features one of Europe’s most extensive collections of Stonehenge and prehistoric artefacts.
River Bourne Community Farm
https://www.riverbournecommunityfarm.org.uk/
River Bourne Community Farm is a successful education centre with a wide range of farm animals. A friendly, relaxing place and set for spooky fun this half term with the Hunt the Pumpkin Challenge!
Langford Lakes
https://www.wiltshirewildlife.org/langford-lakes
Langford Lakes nature reserve hosts many wild birds and those who enjoy bird-watching. The reserve features meadows and three lakes, with the River Wylye forming part of its border.
Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm
https://choldertoncharliesfarm.com/
Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm offers a fun filled family day out, suitable for all ages and interests. There’s plenty of animals to see from pigs, rabbits, goats, and a donkey to chickens, ducks, ponies, sheep and plenty more!
Hawk Conservancy Trust
https://www.hawk-conservancy.org/
The Hawk Conservancy Trust offers a great day out for all the family. You will find some of the most spectacular flying displays in the UK, and have the opportunity to meet a real owl! Have a fun day learning, be inspired and amazed!
The Stonehenge Tour
https://www.thestonehengetour.info/
Journey back in time and discover Stonehenge, probably the most sophisticated stone circle in the world. They have a hop-on hop-off Stonehenge Tour which picks you up in Salisbury city centre and runs through the beautiful Wiltshire countryside on route to the monument.
Longleat
Longleat is nestled within 900 acres of landscaped grounds and home to the UK’s original Safari Park. It features plenty of attractions including Jungle Kingdom and Animal Adventure where you can get up-close and personal with truly amazing animals.
Army Flying Museum
The Army Flying Museum sits adjacent to the busy Army Air Corps Airfield at Middle Wallop, just outside Salisbury. Described as one of the UK's leading museums for British military aviation history, includes 40 fixed wing and rotary aircraft looking out over the busy Middle Wallop Army Air Corps airfield.