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Salisbury Landmarks and Salisbury Monuments
(Salisbury, Wiltshire, England)



It is hardly surprising that the important city of Salisbury is crammed full of spectacular landmarks and monuments. Famous throughout the world, many of these Salisbury landmarks date back many hundreds of years and are in remarkable condition.

Here are some of the top Salisbury landmarks and monuments to visit when staying in the historic city of Salisbury.




Salisbury Landmarks: Old Sarum Castle - English Heritage, Castle Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3SD, England
Tel: +44 (0)1722 335398
Old Sarum Castle is one of Salisbury's most popular landmarks and is regularly visited by thousands of people in the Salisbury area each year. This enormous Iron Age hillfort of Old Salisbury (Old Sarum) was also used by the Romans, Saxons and Normans. Soon after, Salisbury's Old Sarum Castle became a medieval settlement and now contains the ancient ruins of a large castle, cathedral and Bishop's Palace. Other attractions include excellent views, picnic areas, a well-stocked gift shop, a café and a parking area for cars. There are a number of exciting Salisbury events and festivals throughout the year which are at Salisbury's Old Sarum Castle.
Landmark open: daily, April to June - 10:00 to 18:00, July and August - 09:00 to 18:00, September - 10:00 to 18:00, October - 10:00 to 17:00, November to March - 10:00 to 16:00
Landmark admission: charge, discount available for senior citizens and children

Salisbury Landmarks: Old Wardour Castle - English Heritage, near Tisbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6RR, England
Tel: +44 (0)1747 870487
Old Wardour Castle is situated on the outskirts of Salisbury, close to Tisbury. The castle ruins are one of Salisbury's many historic landmarks and Old Wardour Castle is most famous for its battle in 1643, when Parliamentarian forces took control of the Salisbury castle for several weeks. Attractions at Salisbury's Old Wardour Castle include audio tours, landscaped gardens, a grotto built of rocks, picnic areas, a café and many exciting Salisbury festivals and events are held at the castle ruins each year.
Landmark open: April to September, daily - 10:00 to 18:00, October, daily - 10:00 to 17:00
November to March, Wednesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 16:00
Landmark admission: charge, discount available for senior citizens and children

Salisbury Landmarks: Rockbourne Roman Villa - Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, SP6 3PG, England
The Rockbourne Roman Villa is located in the scenic countryside Fordingbridge, close to Salisbury. This is one of the most important landmarks in the Salisbury area and is full of history. The largest and most ancient villa is well preserved and nearby is a modern museum, with a number of interesting exhibits, including historic villa artefacts. There is also a museum shop, a café area and a car park.
Landmark open: April to September, daily - 10:30 to 18:00
Landmark admission: charge, discount available for children and families

Other landmarks and monuments nearby Salisbury include:

• Appuldurcombe House - Appuldurcombe Road, West of Wroxall, East Wight, Isle of Wight, England
  (landmarks distance: 80 km / 50 miles from Salisbury)
• Arundel Castle - Arundel, Arundel, BN18 9AB , England
  (landmarks distance: 111 km / 69 miles from Salisbury)
• Athelhampton House and Gardens - Athelhampton, Dorchester, DT2 7LG, England
  (landmarks distance: 58 km / 36 miles from Salisbury)
• Barton Manor House - Cowes, Isle of Wight, England
  (landmarks distance: 43 km / 27 miles from Salisbury)
• Bembridge Windmill - Bembridge, East Wight, Isle of Wight, England
  (landmarks distance: 86 km / 54 miles from Salisbury)
• Blue House - central Frome, England
  (landmarks distance: 45 km / 28 miles from Salisbury)
• Bournemouth Pier - central Bournemouth, Dorset, England
  (landmarks distance: 45 km / 28 miles from Salisbury)
• Bowood House and Gardens - The Estate Office Bowood, Calne, SN11 0LZ, England
  (landmarks distance: 56 km / 35 miles from Salisbury)
• Breamore House and Countryside Museum - Breamore, Fordingbridge, SP6 2DF, England
  (landmarks distance: 13 km / 8 miles from Salisbury)
• Bristol Clifton Suspension Bridge - Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4AP, England
  (landmarks distance: 87 km / 54 miles from Salisbury)
• Broadlands - Broadlands Estate Office Broadlands Park, Romsey, SO51 9ZE, England
  (landmarks distance: 33 km / 20 miles from Salisbury)
• Carisbrooke Castle - Carisbrooke, Central Wight, Isle of Wight, PO30 1XY, England
  (landmarks distance: 67 km / 52 miles from Salisbury)
• Catherine Hill - central Frome, Somerset, England
  (landmarks distance: 45 km / 28 miles from Salisbury)
• Cheap Street - central Frome, Somerset, England
  (landmarks distance: 45 km / 28 miles from Salisbury)
• Corfe Castle - The Square Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH20 5EZ, England
  (landmarks distance: 68 km / 42 miles from Salisbury)
• Dolebury Warren - Near Churchill, Bristol, BS18, England
  (landmarks distance: 86 km / 54 miles from Salisbury)
• Fort Brockenhurst - Gunner's Way Elson, Gosport, PO12 4DS, England
  (landmarks distance: 66 km / 41 miles from Salisbury)
• Frome Bridge - central Frome, Somerset, England
  (landmarks distance: 45 km / 28 miles from Salisbury)
• Frome Market Cross (Boyle Cross) - Market Place, Frome, Somerset, England
  (landmarks distance: 45 km / 28 miles from Salisbury)
• Gentle Street - central Frome, Somerset, England
  (landmarks distance: 45 km / 28 miles from Salisbury)
• Guildhall and Banqueting Room - High Street, Bath, North-East Somerset, BA1 5AQ, England
  (landmarks distance: 75 km / 47 miles from Salisbury)
• Haseley Manor - Arreton, Isle of Wight, England
  (landmarks distance: 76 km / 47 miles from Salisbury)
• Highcliffe Castle - Rothsay Drive Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4LE, England
  (landmarks distance: 46 km / 29 miles from Salisbury)
• Hurst Castle - 28 Park Road Milford On Sea, Lymington, SO41 9QU, England
  (landmarks distance: 51 km / 31 miles from Salisbury)
• Isle of Wight Needles - near Alum Bay, West Wight, Isle of Wight, England
  (landmarks distance: 58 km / 36 miles from Salisbury)
• King John's Hunting Lodge - The Square, Axbridge, Bristol, BS26 2AP, England
  (landmarks distance: 89 km / 55 miles from Salisbury)
• King's Weston Roman Villa - Long Cross, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, BS11, England
  (landmarks distance: 98 km / 61 miles from Salisbury)
• Lion Fountain - Church Street, Frome, Somerset, England
  (landmarks distance: 45 km / 28 miles from Salisbury)
• Lulworth Castle and Park - East Lulworth, Wareham, BH20 5QS, England
  (landmarks distance: 70 km / 43 miles from Salisbury)
• Morton Manor - Brading, East Wight, Isle of Wight, England
  (landmarks distance: 83 km / 51 miles from Salisbury)
• Needles Old Battery - West High Down, Needles Headland, Alum Bay, West Wight, Isle of Wight, England
  (landmarks distance: 58 km / 36 miles from Salisbury)
• Newport Roman Villa - Cypress Road, Newport, Central Wight, Isle of Wight, England
  (landmarks distance: 68 km / 42 miles from Salisbury)
• Nunwell House - Coach Lane, Brading, East Wight, Isle of Wight, England
  (landmarks distance: 83 km / 51 miles from Salisbury)
• Osborne House - East Cowes, Isle of Wight, England
  (landmarks distance: 38 km / 23 miles from Salisbury)
• Poole Harbour - Poole Quayside, Poole, Dorset, England
  (landmarks distance: 50 km / 31 miles from Salisbury)
• Porchester Castle - Castle Street Porchester, Fareham, PO16 9QW, England
  (landmarks distance: 64 km / 40 miles from Salisbury)
• Portland Castle - Castleton, Portland, DT5 1AZ, England
  (landmarks distance: 84 km / 52 miles from Salisbury)
• Pulteney Bridge - Pulteney Bridge, Bath, North-East Somerset, BA1 1EE, England
  (landmarks distance: 75 km / 47 miles from Salisbury)
• Queen Square - Queen Square, off Prince Street, Bristol, BS1, England
  (landmarks distance: 85 km / 53 miles from Salisbury)
• Roman Baths - Abbey Churchyard, Bath, North East Somerset, BA1 1LZ, England
  (landmarks distance: 75 km / 47 miles from Salisbury)
• Rook Lane Chapel - Bath Street, Frome, Somerset, England
  (landmarks distance: 45 km / 28 miles from Salisbury)
• Royal Armouries Fort Nelson - Down End Road, Fareham, PO17 6AN, England
  (landmarks distance: 61 km / 38 miles from Salisbury)
• Royal Crescent - Royal Crescent, Bath, BA1 2LR, England
  (landmarks distance: 71 km / 44 miles from Salisbury)
• Severn Bridges Visitor Centre - Green Lane, Severn Beach, Bristol, BS35 4HW, England
  (landmarks distance: 112 km / 69 miles from Salisbury)
• Sherbourne Castle - Sherborne Castle, Sherborne, DT9 5NR, England
  (landmarks distance: 59 km / 37 miles from Salisbury)
• Spitbank Fort - The Solent PO Box 129, Portsmouth, PO12 2XY, England
  (landmarks distance: 68 km / 42 miles from Salisbury)
• SS Great Britain and Maritime Heritage Centre - Gas Ferry Road, Great Western Dock, Bristol, BS1 6TY, England
  (landmarks distance: 85 km / 53 miles from Salisbury)
• St. Catherine's Lighthouse - Niton, Isle of Wight, England
  (landmarks distance: 78 km / 49 miles from Salisbury)
• The Circus - North of Queen Square, Bath, North-East Somerset, BA1 1EE, England
  (landmarks distance: 75 km / 47 miles from Salisbury)
• The Red Lodge - Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5LJ, England
  (landmarks distance: 85 km / 53 miles from Salisbury)
• Valentine's Lamp - Catherine Hill, Frome, England
  (landmarks distance: 45 km / 28 miles from Salisbury)
• Yarmouth Castle - Quay Street, Yarmouth, PO14 0PB, England
  (landmarks distance: 54 km / 34 miles from Salisbury)

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