Guidebook for Salisbury & Beyond
Food Scene
The Queens Head
1 North St
The Ship Inn
23A High StPopular family owned pub with friendly and welcoming staff. Good food, the restaurant is newly renovated and has a nice atmosphere.
12 locals recommend
The Greyhound Inn
4 Market PlacePopular family owned pub with friendly and welcoming staff. Good food, the restaurant is newly renovated and has a nice atmosphere.
Possibly the oldest pub in Salisbury and apparently haunted. A friendly quirky historic local which has been serving locals and visitors alike for centuries, worth a visit if in Salisbury.
16 locals recommend
The Haunch Of Venison
1 Minster StPossibly the oldest pub in Salisbury and apparently haunted. A friendly quirky historic local which has been serving locals and visitors alike for centuries, worth a visit if in Salisbury.
Vibrant and busy restaurant serving excellent contemporary and traditional Indian cuisine
19 locals recommend
Anokaa
60 Fisherton StVibrant and busy restaurant serving excellent contemporary and traditional Indian cuisine
The Compasses Inn
Quaint 14th-century countryside pub with excellent food
Stylish countryside pub with a beamed dining room, rustic bar, country house sitting room and pretty garden. Excellent food and good atmosphere.
99 locals recommend
The Beckford Arms
Stylish countryside pub with a beamed dining room, rustic bar, country house sitting room and pretty garden. Excellent food and good atmosphere.
The Royal Oak
Traditional pub with modern look and feel. Good food
A converted potting shed in a walled garden. Idyllic, quirky and great seasonal food.
71 locals recommend
Pythouse Kitchen Garden
A converted potting shed in a walled garden. Idyllic, quirky and great seasonal food.
The Greater Good Inn
Shaftesbury RoadGreat food, beer and atmosphere
Street-food favorites of Indian are paired with craft beer in a comfy, simple cafe setting.
14 locals recommend
Cafe Diwali
90 Crane StStreet-food favorites of Indian are paired with craft beer in a comfy, simple cafe setting.
Lovely place to eat outside on a sunny visit to Kimmeridge bay.
25 locals recommend
Clavell's Restaurant
Lovely place to eat outside on a sunny visit to Kimmeridge bay.
Horseshoe Inn
The CrossSightseeing
The approach from the city centre is outstanding and the gardens around it tranquil and pretty.
Tallest church spire in the country and holds the best preserved Magna Carta.
302 locals recommend
Salisbury Cathedral
The approach from the city centre is outstanding and the gardens around it tranquil and pretty.
Tallest church spire in the country and holds the best preserved Magna Carta.
Stonehenge
One of the wonders of the world...
Historic landmark. Original location of Salisbury Cathedral.
Beautiful walks around the fort offering stunning views.
59 locals recommend
Old Sarum
Castle RdHistoric landmark. Original location of Salisbury Cathedral.
Beautiful walks around the fort offering stunning views.
Corfe Castle
Stunning coastline and one of the Jurassic Coast's most iconic landscapes, a natural arch, formed from hard limestone standing almost vertically out of the sea.
403 locals recommend
Durdle Door
Stunning coastline and one of the Jurassic Coast's most iconic landscapes, a natural arch, formed from hard limestone standing almost vertically out of the sea.
Avebury
Castle Combe
Often referred to as the prettiest village in England
Lacock is well known as the setting for many films and TV series - Pride and Prejudice, Harry Potter, Wolf Hall and Downton Abbey.
148 locals recommend
Lacock
Lacock is well known as the setting for many films and TV series - Pride and Prejudice, Harry Potter, Wolf Hall and Downton Abbey.
Stourhead
Entertainment & Activities
Home of Peppa Pig world, which toddlers will love.
The Park has lots more to offer for young children, with over 70 rides and attractions, the Lost Kingdom being a favourite.
A full and fun packed day for families with young children
360 locals recommend
Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World
Home of Peppa Pig world, which toddlers will love.
The Park has lots more to offer for young children, with over 70 rides and attractions, the Lost Kingdom being a favourite.
A full and fun packed day for families with young children
Small theatre with a great ambience. Plenty on offer for all tastes and ages. Bar with reasonable prices, and option of pre ordering drinks for interval. Nice ice cream on offer.
18 locals recommend
Salisbury Playhouse
Malthouse LaneSmall theatre with a great ambience. Plenty on offer for all tastes and ages. Bar with reasonable prices, and option of pre ordering drinks for interval. Nice ice cream on offer.
Stages 16 Flat Race Meetings between the end of April and early October, including some family days.
15 locals recommend
Salisbury Racecourse
SalisburyStages 16 Flat Race Meetings between the end of April and early October, including some family days.
Stunning historic house with beautiful and extensive gardens. The gardens are in tip top condition and are well maintained. There are lots of mature trees, planted borders, Japanese style bridges and more to explore. For children there's an excellent adventure playground with a wide variety of activities to enjoy for all ages, including tunnel slides and a mini trampoline. Picnics are allowed in the grounds and children can paddle in the shallow water to cool down in the summer
67 locals recommend
Wilton House
Stunning historic house with beautiful and extensive gardens. The gardens are in tip top condition and are well maintained. There are lots of mature trees, planted borders, Japanese style bridges and more to explore. For children there's an excellent adventure playground with a wide variety of activities to enjoy for all ages, including tunnel slides and a mini trampoline. Picnics are allowed in the grounds and children can paddle in the shallow water to cool down in the summer
Swanage
Splash of Colour
72 Fisherton StPottery painting, an option for a rainy day.
Award winning beach with soft golden sands and breathtaking views. Great facilities including children’s play area, restaurants, cafes and shops
210 locals recommend
Sandbanks
Award winning beach with soft golden sands and breathtaking views. Great facilities including children’s play area, restaurants, cafes and shops
Home to the UK's original Safari Park, Longleat offers a great day out for family with exciting wildlife and stunning house and grounds.
25 locals recommend
Longleat Safari Park
Home to the UK's original Safari Park, Longleat offers a great day out for family with exciting wildlife and stunning house and grounds.
Essentials
Manor Farm Butchers Ltd
Burcombe LaneFantastic family butchers, wonderful sausages.
Co-op Food
19-21 North StCoombe Bissett Stores and Post Office
Homington RoadParks & Nature
Has a great play trail for children with additional playgrounds near the cafe and a superb cycle track for mountain bikers travelling through different environments of woodland, heathland, bogs, and gravel tracks. A miniature steam railway is another highlight.
The park also features a 'Go Ape' tree top adventure experience as well as Segway rides.
Parking is quite pricey in season but you do get a lot for your money and if you bring a picnic you won’t need to spend anything more on a full day out.
262 locals recommend
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest
Horton RoadHas a great play trail for children with additional playgrounds near the cafe and a superb cycle track for mountain bikers travelling through different environments of woodland, heathland, bogs, and gravel tracks. A miniature steam railway is another highlight.
The park also features a 'Go Ape' tree top adventure experience as well as Segway rides.
Parking is quite pricey in season but you do get a lot for your money and if you bring a picnic you won’t need to spend anything more on a full day out.
Studland Nature Reserve
Beach RoadJurassic Coast World Heritage site: fossil hunting, rockpooling and snorkelling! See Cavell’s Restaurant for a great local place to eat.
120 locals recommend
Kimmeridge Bay
Jurassic Coast World Heritage site: fossil hunting, rockpooling and snorkelling! See Cavell’s Restaurant for a great local place to eat.
Lulworth Cove
Arts & Culture
The Salisbury Museum
65 The CloseShopping
Small farmers market twice a week, with local producers selling organic and artisan produce. Food stalls and the market has pubs and coffee shops with outside seating around the perimeter.
15 locals recommend
Salisbury Library
Market WalkSmall farmers market twice a week, with local producers selling organic and artisan produce. Food stalls and the market has pubs and coffee shops with outside seating around the perimeter.