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The Wardrobe Museum in Cathedral Close - Salisbury
The Wardrobe Museum in Cathedral Close
Salisbury Delights

Salisbury is in the South West of England & heaped with history. When people think of Salisbury, they immidiately think of Stonehenge. The original name for Salisbury was Serum as the Normans called it, it was also called Soverodonium by the Romans. On the outskirts is an old ruined castle where the city once was, it is also an Bronze Age hill fort.

From this windswept mount you can see across the fields towards the spire of the maganificent Cathedrel, this is the 1st thing most people see when approaching the city. The Cathedrel was first laid in 1220 & finished in 1258, here is where the Magna Carter is & the world's oldest clock still operated by its original weights & pullies (loud too). Cathedrel Close is one of the biggest close's in England with many museums & fine houses including, The Red Coats Wardrobe for all you army enthusiats, The Kings House home of Salisbury Museum & a naked ghostly monk. & Mompesson House which once had the Ledgend of the Tidworth Drummer. Every Tues and Sat there is a local market, the oldest in England. There is also Wessex Shire Horses owned by John Webb. This is a horse drawn omnibus for tourists, there are two rides to choose from: the river ride or the town trip. There is a cinema is the city called the Odeon & has open fireplaces & original armour from the civil war. Salisbury is only an hrs drive from Bournmouth.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Lots of shops, pedestrianised, parks are nice, 60 mins from the sea.
  • Cons:Not much seating in bad weather, one way system
  • In a nutshell:Good for historical stuff, intresting monuments especially Stonehenge
  • Last visit to Salisbury: May 2003
  • Intro Updated Jul 9, 2003
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Serum Flying Club - Salisbury Old Serum Flying Club Off The Beaten Path (3)

This is a nice place to go & watch planes take off. There is a cafe here which does home cooked meals, there is also... more travel advice

Serum Castle - Salisbury Serum Castle Off The Beaten Path (3)

Sometimes in the evenings during the summer, I like to wander over with my bike towards Serum Castle. In the evening it... more travel advice

Here comes the sun! - Salisbury The Solstice at Stonehenge Local Customs (1)

This event happens every 21st June at Stonehenge. many people including new Age travellers, Druids and the police come... more travel advice

Ye Old Leonards shop - Salisbury Unusual gifts Shopping (2)

Next to the entrance of the cathdral is a shop where your bound to find an unsual present or gift. Gadgets inclue the... more travel advice

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    Sjalen's Profile Photo
    Apr 24, 2007 at 1:39 AM

    A really useful page - Cathedral Hotel was closed when we walked past though.

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    Oct 26, 2003 at 10:37 PM

    Nice pages, beautiful albums and useful tips...Many many happy returns of the day.Wishing you a happy birthday..Have a nice party tonight...

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    scott_txguy's Profile Photo
    Oct 1, 2003 at 7:41 PM

    It shows the thigs that are good about salisbury :-) I quite enjoyed this town

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    maritagnes's Profile Photo
    Jul 11, 2003 at 2:34 PM

    Really useful tips and a great presentation of your hometown! Look forward to being back in January - 20 years after my first visit!

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