One of the first things which you notice on your approach to Salisbury (besides the cathedral spire) is the pleasing lack of high-rise flats and sprawling suburbs. This is a city which is remarkably easy on the eye. With its many fine Tudor buildings and abundance of historic sites of interest, Salisbury rewards those who take the time to explore it thoroughly.

The city is based around its superb cathedral - which has the tallest spire in the Britain at 123 metres in height and is widely regarded to be one of the finest medieval cathedrals in the UK. Other places worth a visit include the Rockbourne Roman Villa and Stourhead House and Gardens - which possesses some of the most spectacular landscaped gardens in the West Country. The city also contains several excellent museums and art galleries.

Once the history and heritage of the city and surrounding area has been explored you may wish to wander around the many interesting and diverse shops or perhaps peruse the twice-weekly markets.

With five rivers running through the city and an expanse of tree-lined parkland, there are many opportunities to relax and unwind. With a diverse range of pubs and restaurants catering for all tastes and pockets there's no excuse for going hungry!

A number of hotels and B&Bs will ensure a good night's sleep should you wish to stay a little longer. You'll then discover that Salisbury is unbeatable as a touring base.

Salisbury is also an ideal base for exploring this part of the world. The countryside is right on your doorstep - as is Stonehenge.

Locality:

Nestling in the very heart of rural southern England, Salisbury is every bit the classic English city. Salisbury combines the charm of a medieval city with the vibrancy of modern life, where high street names and modern café culture intermingle with independent shops and traditional English pubs.