Salisbury Cathedral Summary

• Address: 33 The Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EJ (Map)
• Tel: +44 (0)1722 555120
• Fax: +44 (0)1722 555116
• Owner: The Dean & Chapter
• Administrator: Visitor Services
• E-mail: Click here to contact
• Website: Go to the Salisbury Cathedral website

But it is much more than an historical monument. It is the Cathedral Church of the Salisbury diocese and so the Mother Church of several hundred parishes in Wiltshire and Dorset. It is a centre of pilgrimage for hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Every day, week in week out, for century after century, God is worshipped here. Above all it is a place of prayer.

Other fascinating treasures include: the best preserved of only four surviving original Magna Carta (1215 AD), a unique 13th century frieze of bible stories in the octagonal Chapter House and Europe’s oldest working clock (1386 AD). Boy and girl choristers sing daily services, continuing a tradition of worship that goes back nearly 800 years.

Open every day of the year, volunteer guides are on duty most days providing friendly and interesting tours at regular intervals free of charge – or you can simply pick up a self-guiding leaflet in one of 12 languages and wander around at you own pace.

If you have the time, book ahead 01722 555156 and make sure you take one of the amazing tours of the tower and roof spaces. Lasting over an hour and a half, you climb 332 steps (in easy stages!) by narrow spiral staircases to the top of the tower 225ft above the ground.

There are wonderful views across the city and up into the spire which still retains the medieval wooden scaffold around which it was built. Recent research has proved that many of the roof timbers are original dating back to the 1250s, with some very early example of Arabic numerals.

The glass roofed Refectory Restaurant and shop provide views to the spire soaring high above. Both are open from 9.30am to 5.30pm, with all the food freshly prepared daily in the restaurant.

Group packages are available for larger parties (15+ people) or they can tailor a visit to suit your interest. Call their group Co-ordinator on 01722 555124 for more information.

Much more information, including the history, plans, maps and photographs, is available on their Website.

750th Anniversary:

In 2008, Salisbury Cathedral proudly celebrated the 750th anniversary of the dedication of the Cathedral in 1258. To mark the special occasion there was a rich tapestry of events and activities.

Opening Times - 2011

House:

• 1st April 2011 - 31st October 2011: Monday - Saturday, 9.30 am - 5.30 pm (Sunday, 12.45 pm - 5.30 pm)
• 1st November 2011 - 31st March 2012: Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 4.30 pm (Sunday, 12.45 pm - 4.30 pm)

Restaurant / Shop:

• As house: Monday - Sunday, 9.30 am - 5.30 pm

Cathedral:

• As house: Monday - Sunday, 7.15 am - 6.15 pm.

Admission Prices - 2011

Suggested Donation:

• Adult - £5.00
• Child - £3.00
• Seniors - £4.25
• Family (2+2) - £12.00
• Groups (15+): £3.75

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• Open All Year
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• Meals Available
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• Car Parking

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