The Museum's collections span the history and archaeology of Salisbury and south Wiltshire, from…read moreprehistoric times to the present day. The Museum is Designated by the Arts Council as having archaeology collections of outstanding national importance. Salisbury Museum is accredited as a Quality Assured Visitor Attraction by VisitEngland. Collections span all historical eras and include art, costumes, glass & ceramics.

Interesting museum. They've got Christopher the Giant and Hobnob, some painting by Whistler and a…read more'Stonehenge gallery'. Bill Bryson said something to the effect of 'go there at once'. Well worth going to if you're in Salisbury for more than a couple of hours.

I visited this restored 18th (and, to some extent, 19th) century mansion because it's right next to…read morethe wonderful Salisbury Cathedral, it offers a real - i.e. not inflated, museum-style - glimpse into the life of the upper, or upper-middle class of the time(s) - and because it was raining cats and dogs in Salisbury. on that day. I knew that it was used for the 1995 Jane Austen film adaptation of "Sense and Sensibility" with Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet, but that was of very minor concern of my rosy nose (I read Jane Austen as part of my English literature studies - 10 pages, then I decided that life is too short). Mompesson House is run by National Trust, and the staff are volunteers who sacrifice their time to provide visitors with information on the house and the families that lived there (and the collections they accumulated - like the porcelain figurines and the drinking glasses). Amazingly, photography *is* allowed at this place - not a given at a National Trust property. What I liked about Mompesson House in particular is that it did feel like a real place, not a museum - i.e. It wasn't overstuffed. The lady at the entrance was very friendly. She noticed I wasn't an English native speaker and gave me printed notes to the house in decent German (actually, I would have preferred English, but the gesture was nice anyway). There are about 10 rooms that you can visit, plus the garden and a tea house/café. So expect to spend about 45-.60 minutes at this place, depending on just how much you treasure Jane Austen. So, for me it was 45 minutes. There is a small exhibition on the first floor which deals with the 1995 film "Sense and Sensibility" and includes some memorabilia, like e.g. a costume Kate Winslet wore in the film. The current entrance fee for an adult is UKP 6.50, which I think is quite okay, if not really a bargain. Please see my photos to get an impression of Mompesson House.

Being an aircraft buff I ensured that this became a part of (my wife's) visit to Salisbury…read moreCathedral. It is 20-30 min by city bus from Salisbury, with the stop about 200m from the museum. A very interesting assortment of fighters and bombers including Prototype #2 of the English Electric Lightning, the first Mach 2 fighter in the world. Visitors are permitted to sit in cockpits of many of the a planes. The museum store sells Airfix model kits (remember those?!). I also noticed a shop near Salisbury Train Station that sold such model kits.

Not your typical aircraft museum! I visited with a two other guys who were 30+ and it was a great…read morevisit. Really interesting volunteers all eager to talk about anything related to the aircraft , they ranged from a retired Vulcan pilot, retired ground crew to anoraks helping restore some of the planes! Virtually everything could be touched, played with, sat in so I think this would be a great place to take kids - although you'd need to keep a close eye on them as it is a little tricky scaling ladders and getting into some of the cockpits. I really puts a different view on many of the aircraft. We also got to have a go in the Link trainer at the end of the visit which was a good fun and I assume gives you some idea of what it is like to fly (I'm not a pilot). If you are an enthusiast of have kids I'd say it was a great way to spend a couple of hours if you are passing by!

A site that goes back nearly 5,000 years old. That's crazy. There are some ruins of the old castle…read more The views from the top are incredible. It was so peaceful walking around up there today. We took the local bus from Blue Boar Road to Old Sarum. Just tell the bus driver how many people you're paying for, and tap your contactless payment card.

A great historical site. If you are a history and military buff then you should visit. Walls and…read morecastle is broken down so you need to use your imagination and feel what it would be like to get a good sensation of the life. You can see great 360 degree views of the area and grounds.

The Stonehenge Tour is operated by Salisbury Reds. After I reached at Salisbury station from…read moreLondon Waterloo, I was looking to the tour bus which I had already checked it by internet. The bus stop was near from the station. I found the bus and rode on it, at the time I bought the ticket from one bus driver sitting on drinking seat. I can't remember the price but maybe wondered if it was very cheap. After buying the ticket, the driver asked me of my language. Because of sudden, I quickly answered English languages, and the driver gave me an earphone that I can listen to explaining of Stonehenge's guide. I sat on a seat in the back of bus and plugged the earphone into a jack of the seat. If you want to get this tour ticket, you can use online on the website. All of their online tickets are valid for 6 months from the day of purchase.

The driver was really kind and helpful! During the ride up to Stonehenge you listen to an…read moreinformative, interesting recording that will explain what you are driving past and what to expect at Stonehenge. My only complaint with the tour is I wanted a bit more time to see all of what Stonehenge has to offer. Overall, I highly recommend this tour and seeing Stonehenge!

In many English towns, you can go into a shop or showroom, and immediately recoginise that 'this…read moreused to be the cinema'. Such buildings are fairly common, but the 'cinema which used to be something else' is much rarer. The Odeon in Salisbury is an excellent example. The mediaeval half-timbered frontage is a good sign that the building long predates the invention of the cinematograph. Indeed, it does; it was built as the residence of one John Hall in the 15th Century! In the narrow, high-ceilinged hall, now the foyer, much has been preserved, from the shields and weapons on the walls to the mullioned windows and stone fireplace. Inside the auditorium, though, all is modern. We were there to see a 3D film, a cutting edge technology which makes you feel as if you're actually there. Except for the seats ... they're a bit hard!

This cinema is so gothic that with the right film it is quite an eerie experience just to sit in…read morethe cinema. The first film i watched here was a Harry Potter film, and the cinema felt rather like Hogwarts with gargoyls and stone floors greeting you, then high beamed ceilings when you get into your cinema screen. The architecture of the building is almost distracting! As the building is so old, and odeon have maintained so many original features, the cinema is not the most comfortable as the seats are quite close together and if like me you have long legs this makes you feel rather squashed! It can often feel quite full in the foyer as it is quite small. Don't be detered though, the atmostphere is worth it!

My sister and I have been planning this tour with Laurence for two years due to COVID. It was well…read moreworth the wait !!! We decided on two full days, and that still wasn't enough time. Laurence took us to the following: * Avebury / Avebury Sanctuary * Amesbury Archer burial place * Marden Henge * The Devils Den * Cuckoo Stone * Source of the River Avon * Durrington Walls * Silbury Hill * Woodhenge * West Kennett Long Barrow * Wiltshire Museum * Alexander Keillor Museum * Stonehenge * Mesolithic Post Holes at Stonehenge * Stonehenge - Greater Cursus He was extremely knowledgeable about the archaeological sites and the Wiltshire landscape. Due to the Queen's passing, we were unable to attend the Stonehenge inner circle access. Laurence was quick to find a bypass road and we were able to view the stones, as well as rearranging the day's schedule, so we could attend a 96 round gun salute fired by 14 Regiment Royal Artillery at Stonehenge later that afternoon. My sister and I are already planning our next tour with Laurence :

From the owner: Oldbury Tours provides guided tours of the prehistoric sites of Wiltshire including Stonehenge and…read moreAvebury as well as the towns of Bath, Marlborough and Salisbury and the many picture perfect villages of the county. The tours are for independent travelers, couples, families and small groups of up to six. Minibus tours can also be arranged, Laurence the guide is a local with a passion for the county and all its sites. He has a BA in archaeology and classical studies and is fully licensed by Wiltshire Council.