The King's House, Salisbury

Name: The King's House
Address: Salisbury, United Kingdom

#25 among attractions in Salisbury

Museum

Gallery (1)

Map

Map

Facts and practical information

The King’s House is a Grade I listed building in Salisbury Cathedral Close, Wiltshire, England. Since 1981 it has accommodated the Salisbury Museum and associated galleries. ()

Coordinates: 51°3'52"N, 1°48'0"W

Address

Salisbury United Kingdom

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Salisbury

Day trips

The King's House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Salisbury Cathedral, The Salisbury Museum, The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum, Mompesson House.

~610 ftE
Medieval edifice housing the Magna Carta
Salisbury Cathedral, Salisbury
3 min walk • Salisbury Cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is an architectural marvel and a place of worship that dominates the skyline of Salisbury, England. This Anglican cathedral, completed in the 13th century, is renowned for having...
~30 ftW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
The Salisbury Museum, Salisbury
1 min walk • The Salisbury Museum is a museum in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. It houses one of the best collections relating to Stonehenge and local archaeology.
~660 ftN
Museum
The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum, Salisbury
4 min walk • The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum is a military museum at The Close in Salisbury, England. It is housed in a Grade II* listed building known as The Wardrobe.
~930 ftNE
18th-century house with glasses display
Mompesson House, Salisbury
5 min walk • Mompesson House is an 18th-century house located in the Cathedral Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. The house is Grade I listed. and has been in the ownership of the National Trust since 1975.
~560 ftN
Museum, Architecture, History museum
Arundells, Salisbury
3 min walk • Arundells is a Grade II* listed house at 59 Cathedral Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. Located on the West Walk of the Close, next to the 'Wardrobe', it was the home of Edward Heath, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, from 1985 until his death in 2005.
~1020 ftNE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Avon Valley Path, Salisbury
5 min walk • The Avon Valley Path is a long-distance path in the English counties of Wiltshire, Hampshire and Dorset. The path takes its name from the River Avon.
0.4 miNE
City hall
Salisbury Guildhall, Salisbury
11 min walk • Salisbury Guildhall is an 18th-century municipal building in the Market Place, Salisbury, England. It is a Grade II* listed building and is the meeting place of the Salisbury City Council.
0.6 miE
Church
Church of St Martin, Salisbury
15 min walk • The Church of St Martin, also known as Sarum St Martin, is a Church of England parish church in Salisbury, Wiltshire. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a grade I listed building.
0.6 miNE
Museum, Theater, Concerts and shows
Salisbury Arts Centre, Salisbury
17 min walk • Salisbury Arts Centre is a venue for theatre, music, dance, comedy, family shows, films, exhibitions, and workshops in Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. It is run by Wiltshire Creative, a charity which provides opportunities for members of the community to experience the arts.
0.6 miN
Church
St Paul's Church, Salisbury
15 min walk • St Paul's Church, Salisbury, England, is located on the north-west side of the city, next to St Paul's Roundabout and a short walk from the city centre and Salisbury train station. It is an Anglican church.
~1020 ftNE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Old Sarum Way, Salisbury
5 min walk • Old Sarum Way is a 32-mile long-distance footpath in Wiltshire, England that forms a circle around the city of Salisbury. The route uses public roads, public rights of way and some newly created permitted paths.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The King's House?

Nearby attractions include The Salisbury Museum, Salisbury (1 min walk), Arundells, Salisbury (3 min walk), Salisbury Cathedral, Salisbury (3 min walk), The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum, Salisbury (4 min walk).

How to get to The King's House by public transport?

The nearest stations to The King's House:

Bus

Exeter Street, St Osmunds School • Lines: X3 (7 min walk)
Salisbury City Centre, Bridge Street • Lines: Red 1, Red 3, Red 7, Red 8 (8 min walk)

Train

Salisbury (13 min walk)