Old Sarum, Salisbury

Name: Old Sarum
Address: Castle Rd, Salisbury, SP1 3SD, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 370 333 1181

#3 among attractions in Salisbury

Historical place, Forts and castles

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Facts and practical information

Old Sarum, in Wiltshire, South West England, is the now ruined and deserted site of the earliest settlement of Salisbury. Situated on a hill about 2 miles north of modern Salisbury near the A345 road, the settlement appears in some of the earliest records in the country. It is an English Heritage property and is open to the public. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°5'37"N, 1°48'18"W

Address

Castle RdSalisbury SP1 3SD United Kingdom

Contact

+44 370 333 1181

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Day trips

Old Sarum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Lawrence, St Francis Church, Old Sarum Cathedral, Boscombe Down Aviation Collection.

0.5 miW
Church
St Lawrence, Salisbury
12 min walk • St Lawrence's Church at Stratford-sub-Castle is a Grade I listed Church of England parish church, situated to the north of Salisbury. It stands close to the abandoned settlement of Old Sarum and about 2 miles north of Salisbury Cathedral.
0.8 miSE
Church
St Francis Church, Salisbury
21 min walk • St Francis Church, Salisbury is an evangelical, charismatic, Church of England parish church in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, a member of the New Wine Network of churches. The church stands in the north of Salisbury, on the A345 Castle Road. Some two hundred people attend its main services.
~440 ftNW
Church
Old Sarum Cathedral, Salisbury
3 min walk • Old Sarum Cathedral was a Catholic and Norman cathedral at old Salisbury, now known as Old Sarum, between 1092 and 1220. Only its foundations remain, in the northwest quadrant of the circular outer bailey of the site, which is located near modern Salisbury, Wiltshire, in the United Kingdom.
0.9 miNE
51°5'59"N • 1°47'7"W
Boscombe Down Aviation Collection, Salisbury
25 min walk • Museum, Military museum, Specialty museum
1.1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Raymond McEnhill Stadium, Salisbury
29 min walk • The Raymond McEnhill Stadium is a purpose-built 5,000 capacity football stadium in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. It is the home of Salisbury Football Club.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Old Sarum open?

Old Sarum is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Old Sarum?

Nearby attractions include Old Sarum Cathedral, Salisbury (3 min walk), St Lawrence, Salisbury (12 min walk), St Francis Church, Salisbury (21 min walk).

Old Sarum, Salisbury

Facts and practical information

Salisbury plan & book

Old Sarum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

St Lawrence, Salisbury

St Francis Church, Salisbury

Old Sarum Cathedral, Salisbury

Boscombe Down Aviation Collection, Salisbury

Raymond McEnhill Stadium, Salisbury

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Old Sarum open?

Which popular attractions are close to Old Sarum?