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 – This is of course one of the most well known of all the attractions to be found close to the city of 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 – This will  keep children of all ages amused for the day. There is a stately home to explore, extensive grounds surrounding it, and of course the Wildlife park. This Elizabethan property is set in gardens that were landscaped by Capability Brown. Along with the house to explore there are plenty of attractions surrounding it including a maze and 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 located a short drive from Salisbury in the Wiltshire downs. Certainly if your children have never been in contact with farm animals 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. Plus they have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the donkeys and ponies as well.  There is also an adventure playground to help get rid of any extra energy. 

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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