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"Discover the story of the original Salisbury and take the family for an action-packed day out at Old Sarum. Stand in the footprint of Salisbury's first cathedral, conquer the ruins of the royal castle, and discover the awe-inspiring landscape where it all began. One of the South’s most significant historic sites – William the Conqueror once hosted a great gathering at Old Sarum. Soak up the atmosphere as you explore a city lost to time. There’s over 2,000 years of history to discover, as well as unrivalled views across the Wiltshire countryside. (Text from https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/salisbury/things-to-do/old-sarum-p133943 )

Check on tour times if you want to look around the house - well worth it. About 45 mins.

beautiful location by the old castle in the winter

Great Chalfield is a beautiful medieval manor house surrounded by lush gardens and scenic countryside. Built around 1480 for Thomas Tropenell, a distinguished lawyer and landowner, the moated house is a Grade I listed property. Now owned by the National Trust, it has appeared in various films and TV shows, such as The Other Boleyn Girl, Tess of the d'Ubervilles, and Wolf Hall. Fans of Poldark will recognize it as Killewarran House.

Definitely worth a visit beautiful ancient castle and amazing history

We stayed here for the Enve Stone Circle Ride and it was absolutely beautiful!

The Moot boasts the remains of an 11th-century motte and bailey castle, the earthworks of which can still be explored today. The impressive Moot House was built in the 17th century and was host to an earthen amphitheatre where many plays, particularly Shakespeare's, were performed. It all makes for an interesting detour when running along the Avon Valley Path.

Good trip for hiking or cycling with some interesting history. Not to far from Stonehenge

Cute historic high street with nice pubs and cafes. Pedestrian only area in the south. Watch out for peacocks.

Located here are the remains of a medieval palace built by Henry II in the 12th century. The palace was a favourite residence amongst British monarchs and was known for its beautiful gardens and for being the site where the Constitutions of Clarendon were issued in 1164. The palace was destroyed during the English Civil War in the 17th century, but its ruins can still be visited today

National Trust Great Chalfield manor and gardens. Paid entry, NT members free. Open 3rd April to 30th October. Tue, Wed and Thurs 11:00 - 17:00. Sun 13:00 - 17:00. Small café onsite.

In 1070 William the Conqueror mustered troops at Clarendon, the site was named in documents for the first time in the twelfth century.

Looked after by English Heritage but free to enter, Ludgershall Castle probably began construction in the late 11th century and was improved in the 13th century by King John and his son Henry III, when it was used as a hunting lodge. Today, the atmospheric ruins comprise three large walls and extensive earthworks. Also worth seeing is the 14th-century cross nearby in the centre of Ludgershall village.

There's a small cafe just inside the main gate - you can bring your bike in and prop it up on the slope opposite the cafe and purchase some refreshments (without paying the full entry price). There are toilets in the car park too, which might be useful!

Ruins of an ancient settlement with great views of the surrounding area.

English Heritage site, members free. Non members current adult on the day ticket £6.60 (2022). Open 10:00 - 17:00.

National Trust Great Chalfield manor and gardens. Paid entry, NT members free. Open 3rd April to 30th October. Tue, Wed and Thurs 11:00 - 17:00. Sun 13:00 - 17:00. Small café onsite. Check for information: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/great-chalfield-manor-and-garden

"Old Sarum, in Wiltshire, South West England, is the now ruined and deserted site of the earliest settlement of Salisbury. Situated on a hill about 2 miles (3 km) north of modern Salisbury near the A345 road, the settlement appears in some of the earliest records in the country. It is an English Heritage property and is open to the public." Cit. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Sarum "Old Sarum is one of the most enthralling and historically important sites in southern England. Uniquely, it combines a royal castle and cathedral within an Iron Age fortification, and for 150 years was a major centre of both secular and ecclesiastical government. Neither castle nor cathedral was occupied for long: in 1226 the cathedral was moved to Salisbury, although the castle remained an administrative centre into the 14th century. Old Sarum lived on, however, as a notorious ‘rotten borough’ which continued to elect members of Parliament until 1832." Cit. https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/old-sarum/history/

Lovely walk up from Laverstock.

Same as above - there is a cafe, but attempt to use it at your own risk. They allowed us to buy a coffee, but promptly asked to move on immediately after. Coffee is mediocre anyway...