The city of Salisbury located in the heart of the county of Wiltshire, England has much to offer those who choose to spend time in it. But not only are there wonderful attractions to be enjoyed in the city of Salisbury itself there are plenty of wonderful attractions to be found in the surrounding area. Below we look at just a few of the attractions you may enjoy when you decide to spend time in Salisbury.
1. Stonehenge – Probably the best known of all the attractions to be found near Salisbury. The stones that one can see there today were erected there between 3,000 and 1,600 BC. The way the stones have been erected is based on the way in which the sun rises and sets. But it is not just the stone circle which have people flocking to this UNESCO World Heritage site but the other 400 scheduled monuments which surround it as well.
2. Salisbury Cathedral - The building of this wonderful cathedral was completed in 1258. The area surrounding the cathedral is wonderful as well and provides a peaceful haven in this Wiltshire town.
3. Longleat – If you want something to keep the kids amused for the day then a visit to this attraction is a must. There is a stately home to explore, extensive grounds surrounding it, and of course the Wildlife park. The Elizabethan stately home is set in gardens that were originally landscaped by Capability Brown. As well as the house, there is also a maze and a butterfly house. And of course the lions of Longleat are joined by tigers, wolves and other exotic creatures in the safari park.
4. Farmer Giles Farmstead - This is situated a short drive from Salisbury in Wiltshire Downland. If your children have never met farm animals face to face before this is a great place to introduce them to them. Depending on the time of the year, you may have the opportunity to bottle feed the lambs or young goats. You can also pet the donkeys and ponies. If they have some extra energy which needs to be gotten rid of then let them explore the adventure playground.
There is also a restaurant on site for you to relax and enjoy a well-deserved rest. Here you can enjoy a good quality home cooked meal and whilst you sit and relax afterwards there is a bouncy castle, sandpit and play area for the younger children and toddlers to enjoy.
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