Salisbury Cathedral

Salisbury Cathedral dominates the medieval market city of Salisbury at 123m it is the tallest spire in the country. The close (the walled area surrounding the cathedral) is the largest in Engaland at 80 acres and provides a beautiful green space for the enjoyment of the residents and visitors. The cathedral is a fantastic example of early English architecture and is worth a look whether you are interested in architecture/history or religion or just want to potter around an awe inspiring building. The cathedral is surrounded by a large square of grass which, during warmer months is teaming with tourists and people escaping the city for a quiet and relaxing day lying in ...  Read the complete review

I have done a sponsored sleepover at Salisbury Cathedrel to raise money for the homeless. It was very good, and raised quite a bit. there were a lot of squaddies taking part, so I know where my sleeping bag was going! Went for a walk to the bell tower and had my ears cleaned out by the row! The bells waigh two tons and have been up there since 1220, when the first stone was laid. On opening the door to go out, there is a noise like a hurricain, or one of those factory air conditioners. The view is brilliant with panoramic views over the close towards Serum Castle, and the River Avon which snakes through the valley below. Got quite chilly during the ...  Read the complete review

On the journey back from a recent trip to Dorchester, I stopped off at Salisbury Cathedral on the way back into London. It's an imposing building, surrounded with large meticulously maintained green lawns, and boasting the tallest church spire in England. Dating back to 1220, Salisbury Cathedral is one of Britain's finest medieval cathedral, and it has not weathered terrifically well. Around the outside of the building (particularly in the area around the East end of the church) are large signs warning visitors not to go too close, for fear of being hit by falling masonry. Large areas of the cathedral, particularly around the spire, have been heavily ...  Read the complete review

Although it's annoying to be charged an admission fee to visit a cathedral, in this case it's good value as a guided tour is included. The tour highlights many features of the cathedral that would otherwise be overlooked, and makes the visit very interesting. The cathedral building is beautiful. Having been built all at one period, it has a glorious unity. It is also very light: most of the windows are plain, rather than stained, glass. The tour provides some suprising information about it: in particular, the tower and famous spire were built some time after the rest of the cathedral, and their weight has actually bent the pillars supporting them. ...  Read the complete review