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Salisbury Cathedral in Salisbury, Wiltshire.

Salisbury Cathedral, Wiltshire: Ticket prices, hours, parking & visitor guide (2026)

Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire manages the rare feat of being both architecturally pure and historically significant. Built in just 38 years (1220–1258), this incredible European cathedral remains the finest example of Early English Gothic architecture in Britain, with minimal later additions muddling its original vision.…

Will the monkeys at Longleat damage your car?

The Monkey Jungle at Longleat Safari Park is tremendous fun – but many of the laughs come from watching other people’s cars being attacked. The first safari outside Africa Longleat Safari Park near Warminster in Wiltshire was a genuine pioneer when it opened in 1966.…

How much does it cost to park at Stonehenge?

Parking at Stonehenge costs £3, unless you’re a member of English Heritage. But you’ll still need to walk or take a shuttle bus to the standing stones. This guide was updated in March 2026 to include current Stonehenge admission fees. Other guides may be outdated.…

Old Sarum, Wiltshire: what first-time visitors need to know (2026 guide)

Old Sarum in Wiltshire: what first-time visitors need to know. Explore the history of the Iron Age hillfort and the original site of Salisbury in this 2026 visitor guide. This Old Sarum visitor guide was updated in March 2026 to reflect current ticket pricing. Other…

Planning your visit to Malmesbury Abbey: sensible tips for first-time visitors

How to reach Malmesbury Abbey, when it’s open, what admission costs (hint: free), parking options, accessibility, best times to visit - plus nearby sights to pack into your day. Brief history and what you'll see Malmesbury Abbey’s origins stretch back to the 7th century, founded…