Free things to do in Salisbury
4 genuinely free places in and around Salisbury, Wiltshire — each with an honest receipt for what the day really costs once parking and lunch are counted.
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ChurchVerifiedSalisbury Cathedral Close
The largest cathedral close in Britain — lawns, mature trees and the spire rising above.
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Salisbury Cathedral Close
The largest cathedral close in Britain — lawns, mature trees and the spire rising above.
Salisbury Cathedral Close
Salisbury, Wiltshire
The largest cathedral close in Britain — lawns, mature trees and the spire rising above. Entry to the cathedral asks for a donation.
Mill car park or Old George Mall ~£2/hr
Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.
WalkVerifiedHarnham Water Meadows
Constable-painted water meadows south of the cathedral — flat riverside paths, wet grassland and views back to the spire.
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Harnham Water Meadows
Constable-painted water meadows south of the cathedral — flat riverside paths, wet grassland and views back to the spire.
Harnham Water Meadows
Salisbury, Wiltshire
Constable-painted water meadows south of the cathedral — flat riverside paths, wet grassland and views back to the spire.
Street parking in Harnham; city centre car parks
Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.
ParkVerifiedVictoria Park
Edwardian park north of the centre with a bandstand, aviaries, play areas and the River Avon running through.
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Victoria Park
Edwardian park north of the centre with a bandstand, aviaries, play areas and the River Avon running through.
Victoria Park
Salisbury, Wiltshire
Edwardian park north of the centre with a bandstand, aviaries, play areas and the River Avon running through.
Park-side on Wilton Road; free on-street in places
Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.
CastleVerifiedOld Sarum (outer ramparts walk)
Iron Age hill fort and Norman castle earthworks on a bluff north of the city — the outer ramparts path is free; the inner castle is English…
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Old Sarum (outer ramparts walk)
Iron Age hill fort and Norman castle earthworks on a bluff north of the city — the outer ramparts path is free; the inner castle is English…
Old Sarum (outer ramparts walk)
Salisbury, Wiltshire
Iron Age hill fort and Norman castle earthworks on a bluff north of the city — the outer ramparts path is free; the inner castle is English Heritage and paid.
Old Sarum car park (EH charges for inner castle visitors)
Parking price not checked yet — view parking nearby.
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