Visiting Us

at Salisbury Cathedral
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Attend a service

Services take place every day at Salisbury Cathedral. For the most up-to-date service and music information, please see the current music scheme

For more information about our regular worship, please see our Service Schedule

Our Services

Experience 800 years of history

Discover a medieval masterpiece, with Britain’s tallest spire, largest cloisters, and biggest Cathedral Close, as well as an original 1215 Magna Carta. Come and see what makes Salisbury Cathedral one of England’s ‘must-see’ historical attractions.

Plan Your Visit

Whether you’re visiting by yourself, with your dog, or with the whole family, we want you to have the best day-out possible here at Salisbury Cathedral.

Plan Your Visit

What To See?

When you step into this living church you’ll find stunning ancient architecture and colourful stained glass, combined with contemporary modern art and much more.

What to See

Group and School Visits

If you’re planning a group visit, we can help you tailor your experience to suit your specific requirements. We also offer fantastic learning experiences for school children of all ages.

Group and School Visits

Salisbury and Stonehenge

Enjoy the perfect picnic on the rolling lawns of our Close, with lots of other things you can see and do nearby. The legendary Stonehenge is just 20 minutes away from here.

Salisbury and Stonehenge

FAQ

Transport

  • How do I get to the Cathedral?

    You’ll find us in the heart of Salisbury. You can get to us easily by car or coach, or just take a bus into the city centre. Salisbury train station is only a 15 minute walk away.

Parking

  • Is there parking at the Cathedral?

    There’s limited parking within the Close at a fixed cost of just £8 for the whole day (including disabled car park spaces). Your nearest public parking is at the Old George Mall and Lush House car park.  The Central car park is only a 10-minute walk away. Alternatively, you can use one of the five Park and Ride sites.  

Accessibility

  • Is the Cathedral accessible?

    If you use a wheelchair, you can easily access the Cathedral floor, Chapter House, cloisters, the Refectory Restaurant, shop and toilets. We’ve also got three wheelchairs you can borrow during your visit – please ask at the Welcome Desk. We offer large print versions of our visitor maps, and you can even find water for your assistance dog near the Refectory Restaurant entrance.

Food and Drink

  • What food and drink options are available?

    With stunning views of the spire through its glorious glass roof, our Refectory Restaurant is open all year round, Here, you can enjoy a selection of delicious cakes, sausage rolls, deli sandwiches, and hot and cold drinks. You can choose to eat in the tranquil cloisters, or take your refreshments outside for a picnic in the Close. During the summer months, why not try our Bell Tower Tea Rooms, overlooking the North Lawn of the Cathedral.

Services

  • Can I combine a visit with attending a service?

    We are a living church. So, we think the best way you can experience the true nature of the Cathedral is to come to one of our daily services – especially those featuring the Cathedral choir. You’ll find a complete list of our service times here [link] to help you plan your visit. If you wish to spend some time in quiet reflection, we have chapels for private prayer. Just ask a member of the team or take a look at our visitor map for more details.

The Close

Discover all we have to offer

Our Cathedral

Enjoy the sunshine from the rolling lawns of the country’s largest Close

Our font

Watch the water flow from our unique baptismal font

NULL The oldest working clock

Explore how the Cathedral was built 800 years ago

Magna Carta

View one of only four surviving Magna Carta documents and learn about its historical importance

NULL Our art

Explore beautiful pieces of art and sculpture, both modern and classical