Your Visit
We look forward to welcoming you to our Cathedral
General opening times for visiting the Cathedral are listed below. However, as a living church there may be times when the Cathedral is closed to visitors.
Before making a booking or setting out to visit us please check the latest information about closures in the blue box further down this page.
If you are interested in the timings of regular services you can find more information here.
Opening Hours
Cathedral and Chapter House with Magna Carta (Winter opening hours)
Monday – Saturday: 10:00 – 16:30 (with last bookable entry slot at 15:45)
Sunday: 12:30 – 16:00 (with last bookable entry slot at 15:00)
(The Chapter House and Magna Carta open 30 minutes after the Cathedral opens to visitors)
Food & Drink
Refectory Restaurant
Monday – Saturday: 09:30 – 17:00 (last orders 16:45)
Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00 (last orders 15:45)
Bell Tower Tea Rooms
Closed until Spring 2024
Gift Shop
Monday – Saturday: 09:30 – 5:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 16:00
Entry Prices
For the best prices, book your tickets online in advance via the button below.
Tickets include entry into the Cathedral and Chapter House with Magna Carta and are valid for a year (from the date of purchase), enabling you to return for free (in the same group). Please note that your return visit may not be valid for certain special events during the year.
To make your visit as comfortable as possible, entry is by bookable time slots every 15 minutes during opening times (you can enter up to 15 minutes after the start of your timed slot).
Before booking, take a look at the Tours and Demonstrations information below, in case you would like to enhance your visit with a special ticket that includes a ‘Behind the Scenes’ tour or demonstration.
Standard Ticket Prices
Adults £9 in advance, £11 on the day
Students (17+ with valid student ID) £6.50 in advance, £7.50 on the day
Young people (12 – 16 years) £5.50 in advance, £6.50 on the day
Children under 12 Free
Residents of SP1, SP2 and Laverstock Free (with proof of residence)
Friends of Salisbury Cathedral Free
Tours and Demonstrations
To enhance your visit we offer a range of ‘Behind the Scenes’ tours and demonstrations, including visiting the fascinating Stonemasonry Works Yard, taking a Tower Tour to the foot of the spire or visiting the historic Cathedral Library. There are also free demonstrations and tours scheduled throughout the week, including regular Stained Glass Window Tours and demonstrations of the Medieval Clock. Click on the button below to view full details and to book:
Please note that the Cathedral is a living church and during your visit you may witness preparations or rehearsals for concerts, services and weddings. You may also hear our choristers rehearsing for Evensong, our organist practicing or our famous Willis organ being tuned. During services there may also be restricted access to some areas of the Cathedral.
Upcoming Closures
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Wednesday 6 December
There will be rehearsals for a concert between 13:00 and 16:30. There are no restrictions for visitors, but please be aware that these rehearsals may be loud.
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Saturday 9 December
There will be a rehearsal taking place in the Cathedral between 13:45 and 17:00. There are no restrictions to visitors, but please be aware it may be noisier than usual. There will be no 14:00 or 15:00 prayers.
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Monday 11 December
The Salisbury Cathedral School will be setting up for their Nativity in the Trinity Chapel. There will be restrictions to areas visitors can photograph and walk through from 13:30.
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Tuesday 12 December
The Cathedral will be closing early today for an afternoon of carols for groups. The last visitor entry is 12:45 and the Cathedral will close at 13:30.
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Wednesday 13 December
There will be rehearsals for a concert today. There are no restrictions for visitors, but please be aware that these rehearsals may be loud.
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Thursday 14 December
The Cathedral will be closed in the morning for a service. The first entry for visitors is at 12:15, and the Chapter House will be opening at 13:00.
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Friday 15 December
The Cathedral will be closed to visitors all day.
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Saturday 16 December
The Cathedral will close early today, the last entry will be at 15:00 and the Chapter House will close at 16:00. Evening prayers will take place at 16:00.
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Monday 18 December
There will be rehearsals for a concert today. There are no restrictions for visitors, but please be aware that these rehearsals may be loud.
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Friday 22 December
The Cathedral will be closing early for Carols by Candlelight. The last entry will be at 15:00 and the Cathedral will close at 15:45.
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Saturday 23 December
The Cathedral will be closing early for Carols by Candlelight. The last entry will be at 15:00 and the Cathedral will close at 15:45. There will be loud rehearsals taking place between 11am and 12.30pm, and these will involve a procession. Please take this into consideration when booking your visit.
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Sunday 24 – Tuesday 26 December
The Cathedral will be closed to visitors during this period.
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Wednesday 27 – Friday 29 December
The Cathedral will be running Christmas opening hours during this period. First entry is at 10:00, and the last entry is at 15:00. The Chapter House will be closing at 15:45, and there are earlier Evening Prayers at 16:00. The shop will be open during the hours of 10:00 and 16:30.
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Saturday 30 December
The last entry to the Cathedral is at 14:30. The Cathedral will be closing at 15:30 and the Chapter House will be closing at 15:45. There will be an early Christmastide service at 16:00. The shop is open 10:00 – 16:30.
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Wednesday 3 January
The Cathedral will be open to visitors as normal, but the Chapter House will be closed all day.
Travel and Parking
By Train
Salisbury has strong rail links with London, Southampton, Bath and the West Country.
The Railway Station is about a 15-minute walk from the Cathedral, along Mill Road, passing Queen Elizabeth Gardens with views of the Spire.
By Bike or On Foot
Salisbury sits in the heart of Wiltshire’s countryside, and offers some beautiful walks and cycling routes. Cycle parking is available in the Cathedral Close and in the city centre.
By Car
If you are using a Sat Nav or GPS, Salisbury Cathedral’s postcode is SP1 2EJ. We are approximately a 1 1/2 – 2 hour drive away from London, and 1 – 1 1/2 hours from Bath. Limited parking is available within the Cathedral Close at a fixed cost of £8 for the whole day, this includes disabled car park spaces.
The nearest public car parks are Lush House (SP2 7TD) and the Old George Mall (SP1 2PH), both about a 5-minute walk from the Cathedral Close.
Park and Ride stations are also located on all main routes into the city.
During 2023 and 2024 improvements are being made to the approach to the city around the Railway Station and Fisherton Street area. This includes temporary road diversions which may mean heavier than usual levels of traffic in the city centre at some times of the day.
If you are planning to arrive by car, please allow plenty of time to park.
what3words
what3words is a really simple way to talk about precise locations. It has given every 3 metre square in the world a unique combination of three words: a what3words address.
To find our traffic kiosk easily, you can download the free what3words app (or use the map site, what3words.com) and enter librarian.soda.rarely into the search bar or click this link.
To get directions to a what3words address, tap ‘navigate’ in the app and use your preferred navigation app (e.g. Google Maps or Waze) to travel to that precise point.
Accessibility
If you use a wheelchair, you can easily access the Cathedral floor, Chapter House, Cloisters, Refectory Restaurant, Gift Shop and toilets.
There are three wheelchairs available to borrow during your visit – please ask at the Welcome Desk. Large print versions of our visitor maps are available and water for assistance dogs can be found near the Refectory Restaurant entrance. Disabled parking spaces are available in the Cathedral Close at a fixed price of £8 per day.
The nearest Changing Places public toilet can be found at Queen Elizabeth Gardens (Lush House).
Have a look at our accessibility guide below:
Dogs
Salisbury Cathedral is dog-friendly. Well-behaved dogs are welcome inside the Cathedral, but must be kept on leads at all times. You’ll find water bowls in the Cloisters, and you can collect a biscuity treat for your dog at our Welcome Desk. Dogs are not permitted inside the Refectory restaurant and you must not leave your dog unattended.
Discover What’s On
From services, exhibitions, workshops, concerts, and talks, our exciting events programme offers something for everyone.
See What’s On
Food and Drink
Whatever your appetite, we have a range of food and drink options for you. From full hot meals, to tasty sweet treats, to picnics in the sunshine.
Food and Drink
Our Shop
If you are on the lookout for a special gift, or a simple trinket to remind you of your visit, our gift shop is full of interesting and unique products, many of which are locally sourced.
Gift Shop