The city of Salisbury located in the heart of the county of Wiltshire, England has much to offer those who choose to spend time in it. But not only are there wonderful attractions to be enjoyed in the city of Salisbury itself there are plenty of wonderful attractions to be found in the surrounding area.  Here we will look at just a small sample of the attractions you can enjoy when you stay in Salisbury.

1.     Stonehenge – Probably the best known of all the attractions to be found near Salisbury. The stones that one can see there today were erected there between 3,000 and 1,600 BC. It is generally accepted that the stones were erected based on the way in which the sun rises and sets.  While you are at Stonehenge, take time out to see some of the other 400 scheduled monuments which surround it as well. 

2.     Salisbury Cathedral -  The building of this wonderful cathedral was completed in 1258.  But it isn’t just the Cathedral that needs to be explored the area surrounding it is wonderful as well and provides a haven of tranquility in this rural Wiltshire town. 

3.    Longleat – This will  keep children of all ages amused for the day. There is a stately home to explore, extensive grounds surrounding it, and of course the Wildlife park. The Elizabethan stately home is set in gardens that were  originally landscaped by Capability Brown. As well as the house, there is also a maze and a butterfly house. And of course the lions of Longleat are joined by tigers, wolves and other exotic creatures in the safari park.

4.    Farmer Giles Farmstead -  This is situated a short drive from Salisbury in Wiltshire Downland. If your children have never met farm animals face to face before this is a great place to introduce them to them. Depending on the time of the year, you may have the opportunity to bottle feed the lambs or young goats. Plus they have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the donkeys and ponies as well.  If they have some extra energy which needs to be gotten rid of then let them explore the adventure playground. 

Plus after all that wandering around and getting up close and personal with the animals there is the wonderful restaurant to enjoy as well. Here you can enjoy a good quality home cooked meal and whilst you sit and relax afterwards there is a bouncy castle, sandpit and play area for the younger children and toddlers to enjoy.

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