Itinerary
Salisbury Cathedral sits on an 80-acre walled Close and is situated around a 1 hour drive from London. The Cathedral is an early English example of Gothic architecture and was built over a 38 year period between 1220 and 1258. Here, you can view Britain’s tallest spire at 123 metres and the world’s oldest working mechanical clock, dating back to 1836.
1215 Magna CartaSalisbury Cathedral houses the finest surviving of the worlds remaining four versions of the great charter, more famously known as the 1215 Magna Carta. The Magna Carta is a UNESCO protected document and is permanently housed in the Cathedral’s 13th century stone carved Chapter House, which depicts sixty Old Testament scenes. The Magna Carta is a legal document that was issued by King John in June 1215, to outline certain rights of individuals. It has over 60 clauses, covering many areas of the nation’s life, including the right to a fair trial.
November – March
Cathedral 10:00am to 3:30pm (last entry 3:15pm/Cathedral clear by 5:00pm)
Chapter House 10:30am to 4:00pm
Refectory 9:00am to 5:00pm (Bell Tower Closed Oct – May)
Shop 9:30am to 5:00pm (except Jan/Feb 22 when times are 10:00am to 4:30pm)
April – November
Cathedral 09:30am to 4:00pm (last entry 3:45pm/Cathedral clear by 5:00pm)
Chapter House 10:00am to 5:00pm
Refectory and Bell Tower 9:00am to 5:00pm
Shop 9:30am to 5:00pm
Venue Information:
33 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 2EJ
Nearest Train Station: Salisbury
Approx. 1 HourFree CancellationFully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours prior to departure.
Approx. 90 minutesFree CancellationFully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours prior to departure.
Approx. 90 MinutesFree CancellationFully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours prior to departure.
Approx. 90 MinutesFree CancellationFully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours prior to departure.