Solo UK Travel: Salisbury Day Trip

🚶‍♀️ Salisbury is located on the edge of Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England. Steeped in history, it sits at the confluence of five rivers. The city retains much of its medieval architecture and squares and is famed for Stonehenge. Recommended itinerary: 🟡 Stonehenge → Cathedral → Mompesson House → Arundells → Salisbury Museum → The Guildhall → Haunch of Venison → Queen Elizabeth Gardens 🟡 🚶‍♀️ For Stonehenge, arrive early to avoid crowds, then return to Salisbury for lunch. 🚶‍♀️ Salisbury Cathedral: 📌 Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM; Sun 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM 📌 Ticket: £12 🚶‍♀️ Mompesson House: A classic Queen Anne townhouse with a cozy ambiance. From 1701 to 1975, about ten families lived here—remarkably, none altered the house, allowing us to admire its original 300-year-old ornate decor. The interiors are exquisitely furnished with precious artifacts. 📌 Hours: Mon, Tue & Fri-Sun 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM 📌 Ticket: £9 🚶‍♀️ Arundells: Former home of late British Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath, bequeathed to a charitable trust. The house reveals Sir Edward’s passion for Eastern culture—most collections are from Japan and China. The most stunning feature is a large Journey to the West silk tapestry on the stairwell wall, custom-made in China and gifted by his former private secretary. 📌 Hours (Mar 14–Nov 5, 2024): Mon, Thu-Sun 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM 📌 Ticket: £10 🚶‍♀️ Salisbury Museum: Houses Stonehenge-related artifacts and local archaeology. Housed in the medieval King’s House, a Grade I listed building. 🚶‍♀️ The Guildhall: The city council’s meeting place since 1795. Its Oak Court and Crown Court are still functional and often featured in TV courtroom dramas. 🚶‍♀️ Haunch of Venison: Salisbury’s oldest inn and pub, reputedly one of England’s most haunted restaurants. 🚶‍♀️ Queen Elizabeth Gardens: Features the Town Path trail, offering picturesque views of the cathedral like a painting. #UKTravel #SeeUniqueSights #DayTrip #Salisbury #Stonehenge #HistoricEngland