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Salisbury Cathedral


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 19 attractions in Salisbury
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Completed in 1258, this is one of the finest medieval cathedrals in Britain, which features the tallest spire in England that rises 404 feet into the...... more » Completed in 1258, this is one of the finest medieval cathedrals in Britain, which features the tallest spire in England that rises 404 feet into the air. « less
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Attraction type: Religious site, Architectural building
Address: look up: you can't miss the bell tower Salisbury
England

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5 of 5 stars
Vidala   4 contributions
Washington State
Nov 8, 2009

The Cathedral is stunning, even more so if you can book a reservation for the tour of the tower. Seeing the clock mechanism, the bells high above, the interior scaffolding and the views outside are all so amazing. more

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5 of 5 stars
ICBAS   7 contributions
NW Florida
Nov 3, 2009

We were set loose in Salisbury town centre, the cathedrral is that way, if you miss the coach home, the train station is this way..... That may sound harsh (and there was one person that missed the coach home, and I really felt sorry for her), but there really is no other way to do it. Everything is within a... more

Wonderful!
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5 of 5 stars
EllieD   17 contributions
United Kingdom
Oct 1, 2009

I love this Cathedral! My favourite aspects - the new font which is breathtakingly beautiful, and prisoners of conscience window. Super guidebook too - no tour guide required as it gave the opportunity for a simple and informative personal tour. I would certainly return as I found such beauty and tranquility. more

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5 of 5 stars
clm1113   20 contributions
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Sep 25, 2009

Salisbury Cathedral is an absolutely beautiful place. The architecture of the arches amongst the flowers in the cloisters is breathtaking. I didn't get to take the tour of the spire, but the self guided tour of the Cathedral was interesting. The oldest working clock in the world is housed inside and was neat to see. It is 5 pounds to... more

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5 of 5 stars
TinaK76   14 contributions
Utrecht
Sep 23, 2009

We spent the complete afternoon in the cathedral and...came back the next day because there was so much to see, it was for free and it was just beautiful! If you are in South England this is a definitive "must see". And we had a picnic in front of the cathedral, just looking at it and beeing amazed how huge... more

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5 of 5 stars
glindagirl   5 contributions
Atlanta, GA
Jul 13, 2009

The Salsibury Cathedral is a MUST for anyone travelling in South England. If you're going to drop by Stonehenge just a few miles away, make sure to drop in. The church has many superlatives: The tallest spire in the UK; the oldest working clock; the best surviving copy of the Magna Carta; and a few others. Make sure to book... more

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5 of 5 stars
Gingerpumpkin   27 contributions
North Wales
Apr 8, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Point of information. There is not a compulsory entry charge to the cathedral at the time of writing. You must pay for the tour of the spire but ALL other parts of the cathedral are free. They will hope for a donation and make a suggestion - but please note this is just a suggestion, although at the entrance they... more

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4 of 5 stars
GettinErDun   42 contributions
Windsor, Ontario
Aug 29, 2008

One of my favourite cathedrals, Salisbury will not dissapoint. We took the guided tour to the spire, which was incredible. To be warned the stairs can be very narrow and steep, but the view from the top is outstanding. The grounds themselves are also lovely, the interior of the cathedral is one of the nicest around. A must see for... more

Must see
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5 of 5 stars
greenengineer   6 contributions
Massachusetts
Jul 29, 2008

Really beautiful church, but the adjacent Chapter Room was a stunning surprise. Don't miss it when you go to the Cathedral. If it's a nice day, sit in the Cloisters lawn, among the graves. more

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5 of 5 stars
Mentat   21 contributions
Kent
Jun 18, 2008

The Cathedral is currently celebrating it's 750th year by holding a flower festival inside. Admission is £8 and using timed entry tickets. The flowers themselves are beautiful, with arrangements by local groups and schools to represent the local parishes and their achivements. On top of all this, you have the maginifient cathedral itself and one of the four copies of... more

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