Guided Walking Tours
The Building of Salisbury Tour
Start time: Variable (please see booking calendar)
Meeting Point: Choristers Green (Cathedral Close), SP1 2EH
Price: £12.60 adults
Language: English
This 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 Salisbury. The tour will then leave the close & begin a journey around the town with stops along the way. No prior historical knowledge of Salisbury needed!
The tour takes place outside, apart from St Thomas Church. Please check the weather before your arrival as you may need an umbrella/sunhat.
Itinerary
Follow along with your complimentary tour guide as we visit locations including:
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Choristers Green, Cathedral Close - The "Big Move"
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High Street/New Canal - Solving the Water Shortage
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New Canal/Queen Street - The Town Plan
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Market Place - The Medieval Market
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St Thomas Church - The Doom Painting
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Bishops Mill - The Importance of Water
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. You don't need to be a history buff to enjoy this tour but you will need a camera.
(Please be aware that St Thomas' Church may be unavailable due to prebooked events).
The Salisbury City Tour
Start time: 2:00pm
Dates: Variable (see booking calendar)
Meeting Point: Market Place (war memorial), SP1 1DA
Price: £12.60 adults
Language: English
The tour takes you on a historic relaxed walk of the city. 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 with stops along the way.
The majority of the tour will be outside so check the weather before your arrival, you may need an umbrella.
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