Salisbury
A wonderful cathedral city that never disappoints

Salisbury, a compact city close to the north-western edge of the New Forest, offers modern facilities that blend well with a wide range of historic buildings that are perhaps best typified by the magnificent medieval cathedral. And all are set close to glorious open countryside.	Salisbury - the Cathedral, seen from the water meadows
Salisbury - distance from Lyndhurst 18½ miles (30 kilometres)
Salisbury - did you know? Stonehenge, a World Heritage Site, is only 15 kilometres (9 miles) from Salisbury. A regular bus service to the 'stones' operates from Salisbury rail and bus stations. Journey time: around 30 minutes.
Shopping therapy – in abundance
Salisbury market days - Tuesday and Saturday
Pubs and bars - oh yes
Restaurants - a great choice awaits
Nightclubs - certainly
Cinemas - of course
Theatres - yes
Concerts - yes
Ten-pin bowling - yes
Parks, gardens, children's play parks - yes
Salisbury Cathedral The cathedral spire is the highest in Britain at a stunning 123 metres (404 feet). Construction of the building commenced in 1220 and was completed in just 38 years, a remarkable achievement in itself. The tower and spire were added 50 years, or so, later.	Salisbury - Old Sarum
Old Sarum Old Sarum, the original site of Salisbury, is 3 kilometres (2 miles) north of the city centre. Originally an Iron Age hill fort, evidence of occupation by Romans, Saxons and Normans is all visible.
Poultry Cross A cross on the same site in the Market Place was first mentioned in 1307, and the name Poultry Cross a century later. The present structure dates from the fifteenth century. Its canopy was taken down in 1711, and reinstated in the restoration of 1852-54.
Salisbury museum Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum
Open spaces for football, cricket, rounders and relaxing - yes
Leisure Centre - Five Rivers Leisure Centre
Salisbury walks along the river and elsewhere - yes, including the Avon Valley Local Nature Reserve.

Salisbury - the market and Poultry Cross

(Images:
Salisbury Cathedral and water meadows (Peter Jordan) / CC BY-SA 2.0
Market © Copyright Chris Talbot and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence ).