But the cathedral’s spire is not its only attraction. Located deep within the cathedral’s protected walls, one of the oldest surviving clocks in the world (built in 1386) is stored, along with four original copies of the Magna Carta.
Salisbury Cathedral
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Salisbury Cathedral is an Anglican (Church of England) cathedral located, unsurprisingly, in Salisbury, England. It was built from 1220 through 1258, a span of 38 years, and later expanded. This expansion came to fruition in 1549 when the cathedral’s spire was constructed–and, to this day, this remains the tallest church spire in all of the United Kingdom, standing at 123 metres (404 feet) tall. That’s almost the same height as The Great Pyramid of Giza!
In 2008, Salisbury Cathedral celebrated its 750th birthday. But it almost wasn’t built at all. According to popular legend, Bishop of Old Sarum, upon wanting to re-site the cathedral, shot an arrow, blindly, in the direction the cathedral should be constructed. But, amazingly, it hit a deer! The next few days they struggled to find the wounded animal, until eventually a good Samaritan came across it. It was here, after much waiting, that they placed Salisbury Cathedral.
Today, Salisbury Cathedral still serves as a place of God. They play music on the majestic organ, built in 1877, and have the local Salisbury Cathedral School audition boys and girls, aged 7 to 9 years old, for the Salisbury Cathedral Choir. They sing as often as every two days when school is in session. That’s one way to get out of class!
Whether a follower of history, music, or religion, Salisbury Cathedral is a must visit. From its world-famous spire, to its historical significance, this cathedral is a staple of British culture. You can visit Salisbury Cathedral as part of a tour of Salisbury.
The Great English Day Out: Old Sarum, Salisbury Cathedral, Pub Lunch, Stonehenge & Avebury
Visit historic Old Sarum and Salisbury Cathedral, plus the ancient stone circles of Stonehenge & Avebury in the comfort of a tradional London Black Cab.
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Visit royal Windsor Castle, the ancient monument of Stonehenge and historic Salisbury Cathedral on a chauffeur-driven day tour from London with an experienced guide.
Chauffeur Driven Car
Visit historic Old Sarum and Salisbury Cathedral, plus the ancient stone circles of Stonehenge & Avebury as part of a private 16-seater Mercedes minicoach tour.
Private Minicoach Tour
Visit the ancient sites of Stonehenge, Avebury & Woodhenge along with the historic city of Salisbury on a chauffeur-driven day tour from London with an experienced guide.
Chauffeur Driven Car
Visit Woodhenge, Stonehenge, historic Salisbury Cathedral and ancient Old Sarum on a chauffeur-driven day tour from London with an experienced guide.
Chauffeur Driven Car
Visit the historic cathedrals at Winchester & Salisbury, and the ancient monument of Stonehenge on a chauffeur-driven day tour from London with an experienced guide.
Chauffeur Driven Car
Visit Henry VIII's Hampton Court Palace, the ancient monument of Stonehenge and historic Salisbury Cathedral on a chauffeur-driven day tour from London with an experienced guide.
Chauffeur Driven Car
An up-close day tour with access to the ancient stones at Stonehenge in a chauffeur-driven car from London with an experienced guide. Combine with Salisbury Cathedral, Old Sarum, Roman Baths, Windsor Castle, Avebury or Lacock Abbey & Village.
Chauffeur Driven Car
Visit historic Old Sarum and Salisbury Cathedral, plus the ancient stone circles of Stonehenge & Avebury in the comfort of a tradional London Black Cab.
Black Cab Tour
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Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Salisbury Cathedral TourVisit royal Windsor Castle, the ancient monument of Stonehenge and historic Salisbury Cathedral on a chauffeur-driven day tour from London with an experienced guide.
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The Great English Day Out: Old Sarum, Salisbury Cathedral, Pub Lunch, Stonehenge & AveburyVisit historic Old Sarum and Salisbury Cathedral, plus the ancient stone circles of Stonehenge & Avebury as part of a private 16-seater Mercedes minicoach tour.
Private Minicoach Tour
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Ancient Monuments & Historic Salisbury TourVisit the ancient sites of Stonehenge, Avebury & Woodhenge along with the historic city of Salisbury on a chauffeur-driven day tour from London with an experienced guide.
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Stonehenge, Salisbury Cathedral & Old Sarum TourVisit Woodhenge, Stonehenge, historic Salisbury Cathedral and ancient Old Sarum on a chauffeur-driven day tour from London with an experienced guide.
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Cathedrals & Stonehenge TourVisit the historic cathedrals at Winchester & Salisbury, and the ancient monument of Stonehenge on a chauffeur-driven day tour from London with an experienced guide.
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Hampton Court Palace, Stonehenge & Salisbury Cathedral TourVisit Henry VIII's Hampton Court Palace, the ancient monument of Stonehenge and historic Salisbury Cathedral on a chauffeur-driven day tour from London with an experienced guide.
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Stonehenge Inner Circle TourAn up-close day tour with access to the ancient stones at Stonehenge in a chauffeur-driven car from London with an experienced guide. Combine with Salisbury Cathedral, Old Sarum, Roman Baths, Windsor Castle, Avebury or Lacock Abbey & Village.
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