Salisbury

1. Salisbury Cathedral — Stunning 13th‑century Gothic cathedral with the tallest spire in the UK and home to one of the best‑preserved original 1215 Magna Carta manuscripts. 2. Old Sarum — Ancient Iron Age hillfort and Norman castle ruins on a hill offering panoramic views and the site of Salisbury’s earliest cathedral. 3. The Salisbury Museum — Packed with archaeology and local history displays (including finds connected to Stonehenge and Bronze Age burials), housed in the elegant King's House in the Cathedral Close. 4. Cathedral Close & Mompesson House — Wander the atmospheric Close (one of the largest in the country) and visit Mompesson House, a well‑preserved Queen Anne townhouse run by the National Trust. 5. Arundells — The former home of Sir Edward Heath, now a compact museum with period rooms, political memorabilia and peaceful gardens in the Cathedral Close. 6. River Avon boat trips & Harnham Water Meadows — Gentle boat or punt trips and scenic riverside walks across the Harnham meadows, popular for wildlife and photography. 7. Salisbury Market & historic town centre — Bustling market (Tuesdays and Saturdays) and charming medieval streets filled with independent shops, cafés and historic pubs. 8. Stonehenge (nearby) — World Heritage prehistoric monument about 9 miles from Salisbury; a must‑see for its iconic stone circle and visitor centre with archaeological exhibits.