Old Sarum Castle

Old Sarum    

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*Please check the Old Sarum website for the official opening hours. Climb the mighty ramparts for views over the Wiltshire plains and imagine the once thriving town of Old Sarum. Stand in the …
*Please check the Old Sarum website for the official opening hours. Climb the mighty ramparts for views over the Wiltshire plains and imagine the once thriving town of Old Sarum. Stand in the footprint of Salisbury's original cathedral, conquer the royal castle which stood high on the motte, and discover the awe-inspiring Iron Age hill fort where it all began. Unearth over 2,000 years of history and find out how the Romans, Normans and Saxons have all left their mark on this impressive landscape.

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Oct 12, 2024
Old Sarum (the town) was pleasant, steeped in history. However, avoid at all costs if you are wanting to stay, Old Sarum House (booked through Booking.com -who were also diabolical). It was unsafe, f… Full review by Jean R
Oct 6, 2024
If you take one of the green bus tours of Stonehenge you have the option of getting off at a bus stop near Old Sarum. Once you tour the site you can be picked up again by a green bus which will get y… Full review by Craig C
Oct 2, 2024
After visiting Stonehenge, was surprised at the quality and simplicity, of how it is kept. Overall it was a pleasure to see the ancient Royal seat and the site of the original cathedral Full review by Simon C
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Old Sarum is the site of the earliest settlement of Salisbury in England. Located on a hill about 2 miles (3 km) north of modern Salisbury nea…
visitacity.com
Old Sarum dating back to 3000 BCE is one of the foremost settlements in the town of Salisbury in Wiltshire, England. One of the mo…
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Old Sarum is a deserted ruin in Wiltshire. It sits on a hill about two miles from modern day Salisbury. A hill fort was erected on the hill ar…
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Owner:English Heritage
Type:Castle

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Is there a view of Stonehenge from Old Sarum?
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No, not that I can recall. There is a good view of Salisbury from there though.
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How much is it to get in here?
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Member - Join now Free Free Adult £5.20 £5.80 Child (5-17 years) £3.10 £3.50 Concession £4.70 £5.20 Family (2 adults, up to 3 children) £13.50 £15.10
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Can I park there and is there a pub or coffee shop nearby? Thinking of going there for a first date
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There’s a harvester essentially opposite
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How much time should we schedule at this attraction?
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if you just want to see the ruins maybe 90 mins or so depending if you walk the surrounds. why not add in a picnic or visit the pub avross tne road. If you're trying to cram, combine with …
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if you just want to see the ruins maybe 90 mins or so depending if you walk the surrounds. why not add in a picnic or visit the pub avross tne road. If you're trying to cram, combine with stonehenge and Salisbury city. Enjoy
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