About Salisbury

Salisbury's twisting alleyways and old fashioned cinema are a step back in time. Situated right in the middle of England's most rural areas, Salisbury has retained its small-town charm in spite of being a popular tourist destination. The quaint town's Market Square is full of lively tea shops, roadside cafes and a glance down any street show facades dating from the Middle Ages to the industrial period. Town life spirals noticeably from the market, dominated by the immense cathedral spire.

Tourists here are treated to thousand years of history that are recollected with exhibits and exhibitions that once took place in Salisbury. One of the best places for out of London tours, Salisbury day tours has a lot to do with history and culture, offering history buffs untold of treasures to explore. One of the most unique attractions in Salisbury is its Cathedral, an exceptional one amongst medieval English Cathedrals. The Salisbury Cathedral was erected within a century with no significant additions later on. The building itself is extraordinary, an indication to the faith and sensible skill of those who built it. The Cathedral, soaring towards the heavens, is the tallest in England and created a revolution in cathedral architecture when it was built 800 years ago. In the Chapter House, visitors can have a look at the Magna Carta, the legendary agreement made between King John and his barons in Runnymede.

Salisbury also boasts of the world's oldest working medieval clock. Made in 1386 from hand-wrought iron, the clock was initially installed in the detached Bell Tower. Visitors can take a walk down Salisbury's verdant pastures or visit the Old Sarum Castle or Old Wardour Castle. Salisbury is undoubtedly one of the most worthwhile day tours from London and it is one place that you can never get bored with.