Salisbury Cathedral
Salisbury, Wiltshire
About Salisbury Cathedral
Salisbury Cathedral has 750 years of history to discover, including Europe's oldest working clock, Britain's tallest spire and the world's best preserved Magna Carta in this amazing Gothic Cathedral.
You will have plenty to explore in the unique atmosphere of this ancient place of worship, with beautifully carved tombs and monuments and a famous organ. The mechanical clock is always on display, with more contemporary items such as a modern stained glass window and a lovely flowing ‘living font', created by a British water sculptor.
The spire is built 55m (180ft) above the tower and the height of the tower and spire combined is a whopping 142m (404ft)! If you want to find out more about the Cathedral, the Tower Tour is great as you will told all about it as you explore ancient roof spaces and climb 332 steps (in easy stages), up a narrow winding staircase to reach the foot of the spire.
You will be able to see inside the spire and even walk outside on the four balconies, which give an amazing view over the city that no one will forget experiencing! Each Tour is led by an experienced guide and lasts about 90 minutes but it seems longer, immersed in splendid views with interesting commentary about what you're seeing. Great!
Opening Times
Monday to Saturday 09:00 - 17:00, Sunday 12:00 - 16:00
Pricing & Tickets
Suggested donations: Adults: £7.50, Kids: £3.00, Students: £4.50, Seniors: £6.50, Family: £15.00
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
Find other attractions similar to Salisbury Cathedral by visiting our attraction tickets section.
FAQs
Contact Details
Verification & Last Updated
Verified Status:
This attraction has been claimed and verified. All information has been recently checked.
Last Updated: 16:36 05/03/2026
Salisbury Cathedral Reviews
Recent blog posts
The Summer holidays have well and truly ARRIVED and there’s plenty of up and coming summer events kicking off to get excited for! Read on to find out what’s happening near you… The UK Family Days Out Everyone’s Booking This Summer Cockfields Farm, Ashton-under-Lyne From 25th July to 31st August 2026, Cockfields Farm Park is…
Explore resort holidays for pre-teens with bigger pools, waterparks, kids’ clubs, sports and safe independence, plus family-friendly TUI options.
See what’s showing at the free NEC Lakeside Cinema this summer, including July and August family film listings, opening times and free family activities at the NEC.
Planning a holiday with older kids? Discover the best family holidays for 8 to 12 year olds, from Spain and Turkey to Croatia and Greece.
The Summer holidays have well and truly ARRIVED and there’s plenty of up and coming summer events kicking off to get excited for! Read on to find out what’s going on near you… The UK Family Days Out Everyone’s Booking This Summer Port Lympne Safari Park, Kent Ready for a Wild Summer? That’s exactly what’s…
Explore TUI family resorts made for little explorers, from kids’ clubs and splash parks to pools, mini discos and family entertainment in Spain, Greece and Turkey.
Find the best holidays for 4 to 7 year olds, with kids’ clubs, splash parks, sandy beaches and easy family-friendly resorts in Spain, Greece and Turkey.
Looking for places to see capybaras in the UK? Discover family-friendly zoos and wildlife parks where kids can spot, meet or learn about these gentle animals.