Old Sarum

Old Sarum A Norman castle built within an Iron Age hill fort. Steeped in history and with beautiful views of the surrounding Wiltshire countryside.
(1436)

Discover the story of the original Salisbury and take the family for a day out to Old Sarum, 2 miles north of where the city stands now. The mighty Iron Age hill fort was where the first cathedral once stood and the Romans, Normans and Saxons have all left their mark. Today, 5,000 years of history are told through graphic interpretation panels on site. Families, heritage lovers and walkers can enj

oy a great value day out at Old Sarum - you could even bring a picnic and enjoy the fantastic views across the Wiltshire countryside. The gift shop has a delicious range of ice-creams and exclusive English Heritage gifts and produce. Wooden bows and arrows are also on sale to help the kids imagine what life was like all those years ago! Don't miss:

The spectacular view from the ramparts at Old Sarum to the 'new' cathedral in the centre of Salisbury. Our interesting interpretation panels bringing 5,000 years of history to life. Old Sarum's literary connections- you can buy some of the famous books written about the site in our shop.

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A huge thank you to all of the local residents and dog walkers who helped us clean up this morning!Last night, there was...
09/08/2026

A huge thank you to all of the local residents and dog walkers who helped us clean up this morning!

Last night, there was an event held at Old Sarum that we staff were not aware of, and a large amount of rubbish was left on our outer bailey, including damage to the ground.

We want to extend our gratitude to all the locals that helped collect the rubbish and informed staff of what they had found - your kindness has not gone unnoticed.

Did you know that the first Saturday of every month is celebrated as National Play Outside Day?  ⚽️⚾️πŸ₯πŸŽ³πŸƒWhat a better wa...
01/08/2026

Did you know that the first Saturday of every month is celebrated as National Play Outside Day? ⚽️⚾️πŸ₯πŸŽ³πŸƒ

What a better way to keep the kids entertained than by visiting and English Heritage site?

There are so many things to do, from garden games, on-site trails and traditional fairground - style activities at a range of our sites across the country! Find out more on our website! πŸ›πŸŽ πŸŽ‘πŸŽͺ

National Ice Cream Day is coming soon! 🍦🍦On Sunday 19th, all Northern Block tubs are selling for only £1! Not only at Ol...
13/07/2026

National Ice Cream Day is coming soon! 🍦🍦

On Sunday 19th, all Northern Block tubs are selling for only Β£1! Not only at Old Sarum but across English Heritage

With the continued hot weather this week, cool off in the best way possible - having a delicious creamy treat! We also sell plant-based and dog-friendly ice cream so everyone can join in with the promotion - head to your local English Heritage site this Sunday to take advantage of the offer! β˜€οΈβ›±οΈ

We are due for another heatwave soon - come and enjoy the sun at Old Sarum and soak up the History with an ice cream! 🍦W...
05/07/2026

We are due for another heatwave soon - come and enjoy the sun at Old Sarum and soak up the History with an ice cream! 🍦

We have had many famous names linked with Old Sarum over the years, including Henry II, King John, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Henry VIII and William Pitt the Elder!

If you could have a picnic with one of these famous names, who would you choose? Comment your choice below πŸ‘‡

24/06/2026

⚠️ Old Sarum will be closing at an earlier time today, Wednesday 24th June 2026, due to extreme heat.
The site will close at 3:30 pm, last admission 3pm. If you have a booking for a timeslot when we are closed, we will automatically cancel any bookings and make any necessary refunds within 10 working days. We always do everything we can to avoid unexpected closures, we are really sorry to disappoint you.

We hope you will be able to visit on another day soon.

Happy Solstice!β˜€οΈWhilst we are not as old as our neighbour to the north, Stonehenge, we still have plenty of history and...
21/06/2026

Happy Solstice!β˜€οΈ

Whilst we are not as old as our neighbour to the north, Stonehenge, we still have plenty of history and amazing views!

If you gave travelled to Stonehenge to celebrate and are looking for somewhere else to enjoy the sunshine, come and visit!

Our outer bailey dates back to 400BC, and both the hillfort and Norman Castle are bursting with colour due to our wildflowers on site- a perfect backdrop for a perfect day out!!🌷πŸͺ»βš˜οΈπŸŒ»

What an amazing celebration! πŸŽŠπŸŽ‰Thank you to everyone that visited us this weekend and made our anniversary extra special...
16/06/2026

What an amazing celebration! πŸŽŠπŸŽ‰

Thank you to everyone that visited us this weekend and made our anniversary extra special.

A huge thank you to Salisbury Cathedral for coming to our site and holding a beautiful service.

And a massive thank you to all of the volunteer reenactors who came to Old Sarum to share and demonstrate their skills and talents!

We hope everyone who visited had a fantastic time, we certainly did! We also hope that you come back and visit us again soon - we are open 362 days out of the year so come back and say hello!

πŸ‘‡Check out some awesome photos from this weekend down below! Comment any photos you took, we would love to see them!

First day done! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰Thank you for everyone who came and visited us at Old Sarum today for our event, we hope you had an am...
13/06/2026

First day done! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

Thank you for everyone who came and visited us at Old Sarum today for our event, we hope you had an amazing time!

Anyone planning on visiting tomorrow, there will be a service at the ruins of the cathedral at 13:30, celebrating our cathedral and our bishops, before Evensong held at Salisbury Cathedral. We hope you all can join us for another day of great medieval fun!

There is still time to book tickets for tomorrow - head to https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/old-sarum/prices-and-opening-times/ to guarantee your entry!

Today is the day! πŸ₯³πŸ₯³Our event is officially open! Activities start from 11am. We have a huge range of medieval crafts an...
13/06/2026

Today is the day! πŸ₯³πŸ₯³

Our event is officially open! Activities start from 11am. We have a huge range of medieval crafts and activities for you all to enjoy, including a Garrison of Knights!

Demonstrations and tours will occur throughout the day - pop in and say hello!

⏳ Tomorrow.Eight hundred years of history, three remarkable bishops, two cathedrals, one extraordinary hill β€” and it all...
12/06/2026

⏳ Tomorrow.

Eight hundred years of history, three remarkable bishops, two cathedrals, one extraordinary hill β€” and it all comes together this weekend

On Trinity Sunday, 14 June 1226, Sarum moved house. The remains of three bishops, Osmund, Roger and Jocelin, were lifted from their tombs up here on the hilltop and carried down to be reburied in the brand-new cathedral rising in the valley, the Salisbury Cathedral we know today. Even their tomb slabs came with them.

Part funeral, part festival, part fresh start. Eight hundred years later, almost to the very day, we'll gather on the same ground.

πŸ“ Old Sarum

πŸ—“οΈ Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 June

πŸ•š 11am - 4pm

🎟️ Β£11 per adult. Save 15% by prebooking online β€” link in the comments πŸ‘‡

πŸ‘₯ Tag the friend you're dragging up the hill with you. See you up there

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Castle Road
Salisbury
SP13

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