Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta

Visiting Times
We recommend you allow 1 2 hours to enjoy your visit fully.
Cathedral
Monday Saturday
09.00 17.00
Sundays
12.00 16.00

Chapter House (Magna Carta)

Monday Saturday
09.30 16.30 (Apr 14 Oct 15)
10.00 16.30 (Nov 14 Mar 15)
Sundays
12.00 1 5.45
Gift Shop & Restaurant 09.30 17.30 all year (except Christmas Day)

The Cathedral Close

The quintessentially English setting of the Close is also home to:
Arundells - home of former Prime Minister Edward Heath
Mompesson House (National Trust) a perfect Queen Anne house
Salisbury Museum the history and archaeology of the Salisbury
area, including many Stonehenge finds
The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum 250 years of military
history from the county regiments.

Evensong is at 17.30 Monday Saturday and 16.30 on Sundays.

As a living church access during services may be restricted, especially at
Easter and Christmas - you can check the latest information here:
www.salisburycathedral.org.uk/visit-plan-your-visit/closures

Nearby
Just 2 miles from medieval Salisbury is the ancient site of Old Sarum,
and the World Heritage Site of Stonehenge is only 8 miles away. Entry to
both, as well as the Cathedral, is available on the Stonehenge Bus Tour.
www.thestonehengetour.info

Windsor
Bath
A36

Stonehenge

Salisbury

Adults
Students

M40

Oxford

M4

Recommended Donations (Apr 14 Mar 15)

6.50
5.50

Children (5 17 yrs)  3.00

Family (2 + 3)
15.00

Salisbury Cathedral is the single most beautiful

structure in England, and the Close around it
the most beautiful space.

For group rates call 01722 555120 (parties of 10 people or more).

LONDON
M25

A303

M3

A30

Southampton
Bournemouth

Portsmouth

Getting Here
BY CAR: There are park and ride locations on all approaches to the
city. The nearest city car parks are Old George Mall and Crane Street.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Frequent train, bus and coach services run from
London, Bath, Bournemouth and Southampton. The train station and
bus stops are less than a ten minute level walk away.
ACCESSIBILITY: The Cathedral is fully wheelchair accessible. Please
contact us for further information or view our access statement online.

Choose an inclusive Tower Tour package for the ultimate

experience of this 13th century masterpiece!

Bill Bryson Notes from a Small Island

Adults
10.00
Children

8.00
Family (2+3)
27.00
Private tour
*90.00
*Max 12 people, must be booked in advance on 01722 555120
Book your places in advance online to avoid disappointment
www.salisburycathedral.org.uk/visit/tower-tours
or call 01722 555156 (answer phone service)

www.salisburycathedral.org.uk
Salisbury | Wiltshire | SP1 2EN
visitors@salcath.co.uk
salisburycathedral
@SalisburyCath
01722 555120

Salisbury Cathedral 2014 | Photography by Ash Mills | Print by Culverlands Press Ltd | 0314:290K:150

www.salisburycathedral.org.uk

2014/2015

Must See... Magna Carta

The Cathedrals Chapter House is home to the
best preserved of only four surviving original
1215 Magna Carta. The legacy of this historic
and iconic document has been its enduring
global influence: Magna Cartas clauses on
social justice form the cornerstone of modern
democracy and liberty worldwide and are as
pertinent today as they were 800 years ago. It
has inspired important texts from the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights to the United States
Constitution and was inscribed in the UNESCO
Memory of the World register in 2009.

Britains finest medieval Cathedral and

most famous document, Magna Carta
Welcome to Salisbury Cathedral, an international
symbol of Christianity, a beautiful historic building
and a living church. We hope you will encounter
something special here and take away inspiration
and rich memories.
The Very Revd June Osborne Dean of Salisbury

Experience the unique atmosphere of

this living, working place of worship
Salisbury Cathedral is a spectacular and reflective space to wonder
at and enjoy. Our volunteer guides pride themselves on offering
a warm welcome and regular tours.
The Cathedral is home to:
Stunning Early English Gothic architecture (13th century)
Britains tallest spire, 123m (404ft)
The finest of only four surviving original Magna Carta (1215)
The largest and most beautiful Cathedral Close in Britain
A magnificent flowing water font by William Pye (image above)
Europes oldest working clock (1386)
Britains largest cloisters, with landscaped garden.

A brand new interactive exhibition exploring the historical

context and continuing relevence of Magna Carta opens
here in February 2015 as part of a special programme of
events planned throughout the year to commemorate this
famous documents 800th Anniversary.

Must Do... Tower Tour

Hear the history
of the Cathedral
as you explore
the ancient
roof spaces and
tower with our
knowledgeable
guides, climbing
332 steps in
easy stages by
narrow winding
spiral staircases
to reach the foot
of the spire.
From here you can see up into the spire
through the medieval scaffolding and
enjoy spectacular views over the city
and surrounding water meadows.
Please note this tour takes
approximately 90 minutes and
height and age restrictions apply.
Advance booking is recommended for
this popular tour - see back page.

Family Fun and Literary Trails

Families can follow our Spires, Stones and
Saints activity trail for 8 12 year olds or use
our Explorer bag for under 8s (resources
include telescopes and jigsaws). The Ghost
Knight trail is inspired by Cornelia Funkes latest
childrens book and The Pillars of the Earth trail
is based on Ken Folletts best-selling novel.

Summer Exhibitions 2014

Sanctuary John Maine RA
8 March 23 July
Stone installations in the Close,
Cloisters and Cathedral encouraging
us to engage with the meanings and
implications of a sanctuary, not
least as a place of safety and refuge.
Pentecost: The Apostles
Speaking in Tongues
Nicholas Pope
24 May 3 August
A group of 33 terracotta figures in
the Trinity Chapel create a dramatic
re-enactment of the events narrated
in the new Testament when the Holy
Spirit came amongst the Apostles
in the form of cloven fire.
See our website for listings of all events and activities.

Refectory Restaurant
Our spacious restaurant in the glass-roofed Refectory has
stunning views of the spire and produces delicious, fresh, seasonal
food on the premises, including hearty soups and stews, salads
and tempting sweet and savoury snacks to suit all ages and tastes.