Why people love visiting historic Salisbury
Take a vacation to Salisbury and enjoy the area's cathedral, history and monuments. This welcoming city allures visitors with its riverfront and bird watching. Stonehenge and New Forest National Park are just a couple of the must-sees. Whether you're planning a family holiday, romantic stay or friends trip, vacation rentals offer features like full kitchens and laundry facilities for a more convenient stay.
Activities and attractions in Salisbury
Do you want to discover attractions to see during your stay? Venture out of your vacation home and experience everything that makes Salisbury a fun spot to vacation. Here are some of the major attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World (13.4 mi / 21.6 km)
- Longleat Safari and Adventure Park (22 mi / 35.4 km)
- Salisbury Racecourse (3.1 mi / 5 km)
- Thruxton Motorsport Centre (12.3 mi / 19.7 km)
- Broadlands Estate (14.2 mi / 22.8 km)
- Larmer Tree Gardens (14.5 mi / 23.3 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Salisbury
Travelers enjoy Salisbury for its riverfront and countryside. Whether you're an active traveler or just want to take in the scenery, Salisbury is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. These are a few of the area's noteworthy features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- New Forest National Park (16.3 mi / 26.2 km)
- Cathedral Close (0.3 mi / 0.6 km)
- Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs (12 mi / 19.3 km)
- Mayflower Park (20.5 mi / 32.9 km)
- Center Parcs Longleat Forest (20.7 mi / 33.4 km)
- Kennet & Avon Canal (21.8 mi / 35.1 km)
How to get to and around Salisbury
Fly into Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), the closest airport, located 20.2 mi (32.5 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you might consider flying into Southampton (SOU), which is 20.6 mi (33.1 km) away.
If you're traveling by train, Salisbury (XSR-Salisbury Train Station), Salisbury Station and Dean Station are the main stations that serve the city.