ancient ruins
Old Sarum
The vast earthwork ramparts of the original Salisbury, an Iron Age hillfort later holding a Norman castle and first cathedral.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Salisbury
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Salisbury
Salisbury works well as a base: 10 minutes from Wilton, 24km from Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary.
Salisbury is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 44,748, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Salisbury sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Salisbury to your route.
About Salisbury
Salisbury ( SAWLZ-bər-ee, locally SAWZ-bər-ee) is a cathedral city and civil parish in Wiltshire, England with a population of 41,820, at the confluence of the rivers Avon, Nadder and Bourne. The city is approximately 20 miles (30 kilometres) from Southampton and 30 miles (50 kilometres) from Bath.
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the southeast of Wiltshire, near the edge of Salisbury Plain. An ancient cathedral was north of the present city at Old Sarum. A new cathedral was built near the meeting of the rivers and a settlement grew up around it, which received a city charter in 1227 as New Sarum. This continued to be its official name until 2009, when Salisbury City Council was established. Salisbury railway station is an interchange between the West of England Line and the Wessex Main Line.
Stonehenge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is 8 miles (13 kilometres) northwest of Salisbury.
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Where is Salisbury located?
Salisbury is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.0693 latitude, -1.7957 longitude.
What is the population of Salisbury?
Salisbury has a population of approximately 44,748 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 44,748
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.0693, -1.7957
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Salisbury
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Stonehenge
Mysterious prehistoric stone circle dating back 5,000 years on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire.
12 km · about 25 min drive
racetrack
Gurston Down Motorsport Hillclimb
A 1,000-yard chalk downland hillclimb in Wiltshire with a fearsome uphill Karousel corner, run by enthusiasts since 1967 and one of the best places in Britain to watch sprint cars up close.
13 km · about 25 min drive
racetrack
Thruxton Circuit
The fastest circuit in the UK, a former airfield in Hampshire with high-speed sweeping corners that test car and driver to the limit.
21 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary
A New Forest clearing with a raised viewing platform where fallow deer are fed most afternoons in summer.
24 km · about 30 min drive
national park
New Forest National Park
Ancient royal hunting ground where wild ponies and deer roam freely through 219 square miles of heathland, woodland and coastal marshes.
26 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
Rhinefield Ornamental Drive
A New Forest road lined with giant redwoods and Douglas firs planted in 1859, running between Brockenhurst and the A35.
28 km · about 35 min drive
photogenic
Gold Hill, Shaftesbury
Steep cobbled street lined with thatched cottages, plunging past the buttressed walls of Shaftesbury Abbey with views over Blackmore Vale. Made famous by Ridley Scott's 1973 Hovis bread advert.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Salisbury
5 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 28 kmRhinefield Ornamental DriveA New Forest road lined with giant redwoods and Douglas firs planted in 1859, running between Brockenhurst and the A35.
- 50 kmBallard DownThe chalk ridge above Swanage running out to Old Harry Rocks, with views over Poole Harbour and Studland Bay.
- 56 kmMilitary Road, Isle of WightThrilling clifftop road along the southwest coast of the Isle of Wight with sweeping sea views and access to dramatic landslip scenery.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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