The Local Area

Salisbury has been a favourite destination with visitors for the past 800 years or more. With first class visitor attractions, theatres, events, shopping, eating and drinking there is so much to see and do.  The bustling Charter Market takes place every Tuesday and Saturday (except the 3rd Tuesday in October), and is one attraction that really should not be missed.

There is an abundance of historical buildings peppered throughout the city to explore – including the majestic sight that is Salisbury Cathedral’s spire’, Britain’s tallest, standing at a breathtaking 123 metres - together with modern high street shops that are mixed with specialist retail outlets with something for everyone.

With its gentle, undulating countryside and peaceful treelined valleys, south Wiltshire epitomises rural England at its very best. As yet a largely undiscovered secret, the area remains uncrowded and is ideal for exploring under your own steam, whether on foot, by bicycle or on horseback, either on your own or as part of an organised group. And with no less than five rivers flowing through the area, the opportunities for water-based leisure activities are excellent, from fly fishing to nature watching.

What trip to Salisbury would be complete without a visit to Stonehenge – an iconic, ancient World Heritage site that has mystified and amazed for thousands of years. It’s an experience not to be missed.

The Best Western Red Lion Hotel is also an ideal place from which to visit many other interesting an historic places including The New Forest, Wilton House, Salisbury Racecourse, Longleat and Stourhead.

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