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Salisbury has lots of amazing places to explore nearby, let us help you discover more...

The New Forest National Park

Created in 2005, the New Forest National Park is one of the UK's newest National Parks. although the New Forest was established in 1079 when William the Conqueror named the area his ‘new hunting forest’; little could he imagine that nearly 1,000 years later his ‘Nova Foresta’ would still retain its mystery and romance. While the majority of the national park in the neighbouring county of Hampshire, the enclave around both Landford and Nomansland villages sit within Wiltshire. Just 10 miles from Salisbury, the New Forest National Park makes a great day out from the city.

Stonehenge World Heritage Site

A short drive from Salisbury is the iconic Stonehenge, a prehistoric circle welcoming visitors from all over the world! Many are familiar with its links to the rising and setting of the sun during Summer and Winter solstice, as well as its many mysterious conspiracies around how it came about. Learn more inside the Visitor Centre and as you walk amongst the Neolithic Village, which are based on excavated footprints of the houses occupied at the time Stonehenge was constructed! Make the most of your experience with an Inner Circle Tour, your chance to walk amongst the stones when the site is closed to the general public.

Salisbury Plain

Sitting in the heart of Wiltshire, approximately 12 miles north of Salisbury is Salisbury Plain. Owned by the Ministry of Defence, this land is used as a military training ground. Despite this, there are many delights including plenty of walking routes to embark on. If you are interested in exploring the Salisbury Plain on foot there is the Imber Range Preimeter Path, a long distance walk which gives you views across the landscape. The grassland habitats of the Plain is home to many species of wildlife including the rare Marsh Fritillary Butterfly and the Stone Curlew.

Salisbury's Surrounding Towns and Villages

Surrounding the Medieval City of Salisbury, a range of historic towns and villages can be found. Each offering their own unique experiences, with plenty of attractions, activities, places to eat and stay, as well as bustling high streets with independent shops.

Maps and more

Help navigate your way around the Salisbury and surrounding areas by using the maps on our site and if you are looking for further information on what to see and do in Wiltshire then use our search box to find out more.

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