The Medieval Cathedral City of Salisbury in the Southern English County of Wiltshire
Salisbury is a medieval cathedral city in Wiltshire, England. It is known as ‘the city in the countryside’ because it is ringed by a landscape very typically English that it’s almost too good to be true. It is also the only city in the County of Wiltshire and the 3rd largest settlement in Wiltshire next to Swindon and Chippenham. In 2015. Lonely Planet named this city as one of the world’s Top Cities to Visit. That honour is well-earned especially if one takes in the impressive sight of the city's magnificent Cathedral rising from the surrounding verdant fields from the vantage point of the edge of the Britford Water Meadows.
Food, Shopping and Accommodation in Salisbury
Eating out in Salisbury is something to look forward to, thanks to the exciting array of restaurants pubs, cafes, bars and clubs that offer food and drink that will satisfy everyone’s preference, taste and budget at any time of the day and night. This phenomenon, as well as the numerous events happening in the city, are the reasons why this city was awarded Purple Flag status. This recognition means that the city met or even exceeded the “standard of excellence for managing the evening and night time economy.” Most of the restaurants and places to eat are found lining up the historic streets of the city centre and around the Market Place.
The city is also a haven for shoppers. The historic streets of the city host well-known stores together with independent retailers for great finds of unique items. Also, there is the Charter market held throughout the year with an outstanding range of goods on offer from fruits, vegetables, cheeses and meat to jewellery, clothing, furniture and more; you look for it, you’ll find it.
Things to See and Do in Salisbury
There are just too many things to see and do in Salisbury. The famous Stonehenge is only 8 miles away from the city. There is also the imposing Gothic Cathedral containing the original copy of the Magna Carta, museums, timbered buildings, historic houses and more just waiting to be explored.