Guided Walking Tours
The Building of Salisbury Tour
Start time: Variable (please see booking calendar)
Meeting Point: Choristers Green (Cathedral Close), SP1 2EH
Price: £14 adults
Language: English
The tour takes you on a historic walk beginning in the cathedral close. Learn how the Salisbury we see today actually came to be starting with the Big Move from Old Sarum. You will then leave the close & begin your journey around the town with stops along the way.
The majority of the tour will be outside so check the weather before your arrival, you may need a brolly.
Itinerary
Follow along with your complimentary tour guide as we visit the following locations:
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Choristers Green, Cathedral Close - The "Big Move"
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New Canal/Queen Street - The Town Plan
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Blue Boar Row/Queen Street - Solving the Water Shortage
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Market Place - The Medieval Market
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Cheese Market - City Defenses (or lack of)
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St Thomas Church - The Doom Painting
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Bishops Mill - The Importance of Water
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The Clocktower - Salisbury's Prison
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Church House - The Workhouse
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Cathedral Close - Finale
The tour will finish back in the Cathedral Close, a perfect location for those that wish to continue exploring with a visit to Salisbury cathedral.
(Please be aware that St Thomas' Church may be unavailable due to prebooked events).
The Cathedral Close Tour
Start time: Variable (please see booking calendar)
Meeting Point: Choristers Green (Cathedral Close), SP1 2EH
Price: £14 adults
Language: English
The tour takes you on a historic walk of the cathedral close. Learn how the Salisbury we see today actually came to be starting with the Big Move from Old Sarum. You will then take a slow walk around the close with stops along the way.
The majority of the tour will be outside so check the weather before your arrival, you may need a brolly.
Itinerary
The tour will take you on a historical walk of the close with locations including:
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St Anns Gate
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North Gate/High Street Gate
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Matrons College
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The Wardrobe
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Kings House
The tour will finish back outside Salisbury Cathedral, perfect for those who wish to continue with a tour inside.
(Please be aware that the tour does not include entry within the locations including Salisbury Cathedral).
The Spirits of Salisbury Tour
Start time: 6:00pm
Dates: Variable (see booking calendar)
Meeting Point: Market Place (war memorial), SP1 1DA
Price: £28.50 adults
Language: English
Ok, so the spirits actually refer to the complementary drinks included as part of the tour but what a way to enjoy a walking tour. The tour takes you on a historic early evening journey through Salisbury's ancient medieval streets where tales of plague, & executions linger in the shadows. Learn of the unfortunate demise of Henry Stafford, Duke of Buckingham, discover why you wouldn't want to be accused of witchcraft in the medieval period & what did happen to all the Salisbury plague victims!
We all know that walking can be thirsty work so we'll take a refreshment break along the way to the Ox Row Inn & finish the tour at the New Inn.
When booking, please choose from two house alcoholic options or a non-alcoholic drink. Your chosen drink will be ready for you on arrival.
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