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Salisbury's Best Beer Gardens
Beer gardens are what the Summer was made for! We've put together our favourite outside spaces in Salisbury to meet friends, laugh, relax and enjoy the surroundings...
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Fathers Day in Salisbury
Treat the father figure in your life to something special this Fathers Day - we've put together some quick tips and ideas to get you started...
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How to Celebrate the Summer Solstice in Salisbury
Summer is on the way, which means Stonehenge will soon be celebrating the Summer Solstice. Here's everything you need to know if you want to go...
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REVIEW: The Tempest
The Tempest delights and enchants in immersive, outdoor spectacle: this promenade adaptation seamlessly blended the old and the new, transporting the audience into a world of magic, power, and redemption.
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May Half Term Round-Up
May half term is almost here! Read this 5-minute blog for some quick ideas on what to do with the kids over this next school holiday...
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World Bee Day - Protect our Pollinators
World Bee Day 🐝 is a great opportunity for us to appreciate the pollinators of our beautiful planet! Here are some top tips on how we can give our buzzy little friends a helping hand...
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Coronation Weekend in Salisbury
This weekend our new King is being crowned, and Salisbury is full to the brim with royal celebrations to mark the event of a lifetime!
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Family Fun for Everyone!
Salisbury has some superb family activities coming up in the next few weeks, and we've pulled some of them together here to bring you the best of our vibrant city! From Spring Fayres to Sing-a-Longs, there's going to be tonnes of fun for all ages!
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REVIEW: Brief Encounter at Salisbury Playhouse
A contemporary musical and theatrical adaptation of Brief Encounter is gracing the Salisbury Playhouse stage this month, and it is an ambitious and joyous visual feast not to be missed!
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Salisbury's Community Gardens
This week, we are celebrating the amazing public gardens around Salisbury to mark Community Garden Week!
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Easter Weekend - Bank Holiday Celebrations
Bumper bank-holiday weekend celebrations, activities and more!
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Behind the scenes of BBC One Great Expectations filming in Salisbury
Brand new TV show 'Great Expectations' airs this Sunday! With parts of the Tom Hardy & Steven Knight show filmed here in Salisbury, there's a good chance you'll recognise some of our historical city streets!
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Easter Holidays - The Ultimate Guide
Not sure what to do with the kids this Easter holiday? Check out our ultimate guide here for some quick inspo...
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5 tips for a Spring Home Refresh
Our top tips for a home refresh this Spring Equinox, with the help of amazing Salisbury businesses.
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Mothers Day in Salisbury
Stuck for ideas this mothers day? Take a look at a few of ours for some inspiration...
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International Bartender Day
Some of Salisbury's top bartenders showcase their favourite cocktails to celebrate International Bartender Day!
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Where to get your Pancake Day fix in Salisbury...
We've got the lowdown on all the best places to enjoy an indulgent treat this Pancake Day!
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REVIEW: How the Other Half Loves
A classic farcical tale of misunderstanding, confusion and chaos, this latest offering from Wiltshire Creative will have you laughing all night long.
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How to spend Valentine's Day in Salisbury
We've got info on all the best Valentine's set menus, show-stopping cocktails and fun activities to plan the perfect day!
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Where to watch the Six Nations in Salisbury
A low-down of all the best pubs and bars in Salisbury showing the games this Spring.
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8 ways to beat the Blue Monday blues in Salisbury
Our top tips to beat the blues on the gloomiest day of the year.
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Explore Visual Arts in Salisbury
From its historic cathedral and classical streets to its contemporary galleries and exhibitions, our modern medieval city is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in visual art.
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Celebrate National Houseplant Appreciation Day
Whether you’re a serial plant killer or mini mother earth, there’s tonnes of ways to get involved with houseplants and reap the benefits.
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2023 highlights at Salisbury Playhouse & Salisbury Arts Centre
If you're looking for live theatre, cabaret, and comedy to kickstart your 2023, Wiltshire Creative has it all this Spring!
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Warm up in these dog-friendly pubs
Wondering where to take your four-legged friend after a winter walk in Salisbury? Here are some cosy dog-friendly pubs...
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Salisbury Winter Walks
Feeling full from the festivities - why not take a winter walk around Salisbury? Here are some walks you can do around the city this festive season…
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Things to do in Salisbury between Christmas & New Year
Christmas Day may have come and gone for another year, but there’s still plenty to do in the city between Christmas and New Year. From seasonal festivities to art and winter walks, here's a guide to What's On.
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New Year's Eve: What’s On in Salisbury
2023 is just around the corner and for those looking to celebrate in style, there are plenty of events across the city to choose from. Here's what's on in Salisbury for New Year's Eve.
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What's on in Salisbury this week
Christmas is just around the corner and with one week to go until the big day, there’s plenty going on to spread some festive cheer. Here's what's on this week...
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What's on in Salisbury this week
There are only 14 sleeps until Christmas and there's plenty to do in the run-up to the big day! Here's what's on in Salisbury this week...
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Review: Cinderella at Salisbury Playhouse
Panto has returned to Salisbury and it's back bigger and better than ever...
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What's on in Salisbury this week
It's the most wonderful time of the year and there are plenty of festive events on this week to get you in the Christmas spirit.
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Get creative this Christmas with these festive workshops!
Get creative this Christmas with festive workshops for all the family!
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A Q&A with the cast of Cinderella
Experience Salisbury caught up with the cast of Cinderella to get an insight into this year’s fun festive production.
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Where to watch the world cup in Salisbury
The 2022 World Cup has kicked off! Here's where you can watch the games in Salisbury...
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A Q&A with the cast of Much Ado About Nothing
Experience Salisbury caught up with cast members Daneka Etchells and Guy Rhys to learn more about this joyous production.
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Salisbury's cracking Christmas Party venues
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a bit of overindulgence and our Traditional Original city is full of warm and welcoming venues perfect for a Christmas night out. Here are some venues where you can dine, drink and do festive activities this Christmas.
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Halloween happenings in Salisbury
Halloween is scarily close, and if you’re brave enough to venture out, you’ll find some ghoulishly good events across our modern medieval city. Here are the Halloween happenings we think you should experience in Salisbury this spooky season.
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REVIEW: Good Luck, Studio
If you are looking for a fun evening out in Salisbury in the coming weeks, The latest show at Salisbury Playhouse is guaranteed to make you giggle. Read our full review of 'Good Luck, Studio'.
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Christmas is coming to Salisbury!
Christmas begins in Salisbury on Friday 18th November when the city will be glistening with festive lights. Here are the highlights of what's on across Salisbury this festive season.
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REVIEW: SPIKE at Salisbury Playhouse
Ian Hislop and Nick Newman’s hilarious new play opened at Salisbury Playhouse last night and Experience Salisbury was there to see it. Don’t miss this absurdly funny, quirky, feel-good show!
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International Coffee Day: Try speciality coffee in Salisbury
Celebrate International Coffee in one of Salisbury's speciality coffee shops. Whether you’re a new coffee drinker, a seasoned connoisseur or you like to experiment with your syrups, you'll find a coffee shop to your taste here.
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Get your tickets for Celebrate Voice 2022
Celebrate Voice Festival returns for its 9th year this October, bringing celebrated performers from the West End, leading opera houses and the recent Edinburgh Fringe Festival to Salisbury.
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GALLERY: Taste Salisbury 2022
What a great Taste Salisbury it's been! We've put together some photos that show just how much fun there's been at this year's food and drink festival.
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Heritage Open Days in Salisbury
Salisbury has a wealth of history to uncover and you'll be able to explore it as part of the Heritage Open Days initative.
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Family-friendly food in Salisbury
Taste Salisbury is back and we're celebrating hospitality across the city. What better time to check out Salisbury's family-friendly food venues.
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An entertaining Autumn in store for Salisbury
Wiltshire Creative has a packed programme of events for the Autumn season at Salisbury Playhouse and Salisbury Arts Centre. We've got the rundown here.
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Salisbury events guide w/c 29th August
Want to know what's going on in Salisbury? Here is our guide to events in Salisbury that you won't want to miss this week.
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Experience Salisbury after dark!
Salisbury has a real tradition of hospitality, which makes it a great location for a night out! What better time to try what our city has to offer than during Taste Salisbury...
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Salisbury events guide w/c 22nd August 2022
With a bank holiday on the way, you won't need to look far for entertainment! Salisbury has festivals, music, puppets, lego plus much more.
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Volunteer at Salisbury Cathedral
Volunteers are the backbone of Salisbury Cathedral. Here are some of the volunteering roles you could take up to be part of this invaluable team.
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Salisbury events guide w/c 15th August
Looking for something to do this week? We have all the Salisbury events you won't want to miss.
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Salisbury events guide w/c 8th August
Join us for another packed week of activities in Salisbury. With Salisbury Street Sellers, Fayre on the Square and the Organ Proms, there's a lot going on.
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Outdoor food and drink in Salisbury
Looking for food and drink venues that have outdoor spaces? We've put together a list that will help you enjoy the sunny summer days with friends and family.
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Experience Salisbury this summer
Summer is the perfect time to visit our beautiful city. Discover stunning architecture, fun attractions and wide open spaces. Here's the lowdown on what to do in Salisbury.
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Salisbury events guide w/c 1st August
Looking for things to do in Salisbury this week? Here are some of the events you'll want to experience in our modern medieval city....
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Things to do in Salisbury this August
Looking for events in Salisbury? These are the ones we don't think you should miss this August.
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Win a marvellously musical evening at Salisbury Cathedral’s Organ Prom
Win tickets to Salisbury Cathedral's Organ Prom! Enjoy a night of memorable moments, with music from some of our favourite movies, including Star Wars and Harry Potter.
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Salisbury events guide w/c 25th July 2022
From crazy croquet to classic comedy and fun workshops - you can do them all in Salisbury this week. Here is our guide to what's on in Salisbury this week...
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Salisbury events guide w/c 18th July 2022
Looking for things to do in Salisbury this week? Here's the Experience Salisbury guide to what's on...
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Family-friendly summer events in Salisbury
Looking for ways to entertain the children during the summer holidays? Here are some family-friendly events in Salisbury to try....
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Gallery: Independents Week 2002
Salisbury's first business swaps, and the new Salisbury shopping bag - see how we celebrated Independents Week 2022 in Salisbury!
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Where to buy your teacher an end of year gift in Salisbury
With the end of term just around the corner, it's time to think about a gift for your teacher. Here are some independent shops in Salisbury we think you should take time to look at...
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Things to do in Salisbury this July
With long summer days upon us, Salisbury has everything you need to keep entertained this July. We've put together some of the events you won't want to miss...
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The Salisbury shopping bag is back!
Salisbury is to celebrate Independents Week 2022 with the return of the Salisbury shopping bag!
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See The Full Monty at Salisbury Playhouse!
The Full Monty is coming to Salisbury this July. We've been talking to one of the cast ahead of opening night.
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Grayson Perry exhibition arrives at Salisbury Cathedral
Visitors to Salisbury Cathedral will come face-to-face with six huge tapestries created by the celebrated contemporary artist, Grayson Perry.
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Salisbury's summer fashion
Getting ready for your summer holidays? Looking for fashion inspiration? These are the clothes shops in Salisbury you should check out.
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Not to miss summer events in Salisbury
Looking for things to do in Salisbury this summer? We have live music, outdoor theatre, famous artists, giant puppets and much more the whole family will enjoy!
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Salisbury's perfect picnic spots!
There is nothing better than a leisurely picnic on a lazy summer's day. And Salisbury has plenty of perfect spots.
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Shopping in Salisbury: Winchester Street
If you're looking for shopping areas in Salisbury, make sure you take a trip down Winchester Street for a range of award-winning businesses.
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Salisbury's garden gems
Salisbury is a city set in beautiful Wiltshire countryside with five rivers, the Cathedral Close, wide open spaces and water meadows waiting to be discovered.
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Father's Day ideas from Salisbury independents
Dads can be notoriously difficult to buy for so, we've put together some ideas from Salisbury's independent business to make celebrating Father's Day a little easier this year.
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SHIFT at Salisbury Arts Festival 2022
The 2022 Salisbury International Arts Festival is giving youngsters and voice through work with the SHIFT initative. We find out more...
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Things to do in Salisbury this June
If you are looking for things to do in Salisbury this June, we have some ideas. Music, secret gardens, outdoor theatre, treasure hunts and ghosts are just some of the events you won’t want to miss!
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Thank you to all Salisbury volunteers!
As Volunteer's Week begins, we say thank you to all the volunteers in Salisbury and look at volunteering opportunities in the city.
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Gilbert the Dragon and Jubilee inspired floral displays for Salisbury
Salisbury is in full bloom with Jubilee inspired floral displays and Gilbert the Dragon!
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Salisbury International Arts Festival returns!
The Salisbury International Arts Festival is back and it’s bigger and better than ever! Here are some of the events you won't want to miss....
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Salisbury octogenarian takes to the skies!
Fenella Monk who's 85 years-old has taken part in a tandem sky-dive to raise awareness of climate change. Experience Salisbury has been talking to her.
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The best cocktails in Salisbury
It’s World Cocktail Day, which gives us the ideal excuse to try some tasty tipples! Whether you’re looking for a traditional classic or an original mix, you’ll find your perfect cocktail in Salisbury. Here are some to try.
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Review: The Rise & Fall of Little Voice at Salisbury Playhouse
Award-winning play, The Rise & Fall of Little Voice, can be seen at Salisbury Playhouse until 14th May 2022. With dazzling performances and legendary divas, it's a not-to-be-missed night out!
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Salisbury Cathedral Flower Festival: Behind the scenes
After a two-year delay due to Covid, Salisbury Cathedral’s Celebration of Flowers is finally underway. With about 35,000 blooms on display, it's a spectacular sight.
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Little Voice musical to marvel at Salisbury Playhouse
Watch musical divas come to life as the iconic character, Little Voice, heads to Salisbury Playhouse this May.
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Things to do in Salisbury this May
Looking for things to do this May in Salisbury? We have some ideas here....
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REVIEW: Private Peaceful at Salisbury Playhouse
The Michael Morpurgo novel, Private Peaceful, has been adapted for the stage. We saw the emotional production at Salisbury Playhouse.
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Things to do in Salisbury this May Bank Holiday
If you’re looking for things to do in Salisbury this May bank holiday, here are some not to be missed events. From giant puppets to spring fayres and Dino Days, there’s enough to keep every age entertained!
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Michael Morpurgo's Private Peaceful at Salisbury Playhouse
The award-winning novel Private Peaceful has been adapted for stage. See the popular story at Salisbury Playhouse from 25th to 30th April.
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The best places to have Afternoon Tea in Salisbury
It’s National Tea Day, which gives us the ideal excuse to take time out for a cuppa and slice of cake! Here are the best places for afternoon tea in our modern medieval city.
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Take part in Salisbury's new Celebration Walk
Salisbury Hospice Charity is organising a Celebration Walk to raise money for their vital services and commemorate the last two years of community resilience.
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PHOTOS: The Salisbury Business Awards 2022
After a nine-year break, Salisbury’s prestigious Business Excellence Awards has returned. See photos from the glamorous event here.
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Easter fun with the children
Salisbury is a city for all ages, so if you’re looking for adventures to keep the kids occupied over the Easter holidays, we have lots of options!
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Things to do this April in Salisbury
There’s a lot to experience this April in Salisbury so we’ve put together a roundup of the best things to see and do to ensure you have a cracking Easter!
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Tony Award Winning play The Children to open in Salisbury
Lucy Kirkwood's The Children will have its English regional premiere at Salisbury Playhouse. We talk to its stars.
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Find out what it's like being a Salisbury CCTV volunteer
Salisbury needs more CCTV volunteers to help keep the city safe. Could you help?
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Salisbury's starring role on Interior Design Masters
Finally, the Salisbury episode of the BBC's Interior Design Masters has aired. We take a look at what happened when Alan Carr and his team descended on our modern medieval city.
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Best Wiltshire spring walks
As spring firmly takes hold, and warmer days finally arrive, it is a great time to discover the stunning Wiltshire countryside right on our doorstep!
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Name the Salisbury Cathedral peregrines!
Salisbury Cathedral has launched a competition to name the adult peregrine's that have nested in the Tower this year.
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Experience Salisbury during English Tourism Week
Salisbury is a city on a human scale, a city made for exploring. What better time to discover how special our city is than right now, during English Tourism Week.
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Corrie legend Wendi Peters and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Things are getting a little spooky at Salisbury Playhouse this week! We've been talking to Coronation Street legend Wendi Peters about her role in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
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Shopping in Salisbury: The Cross Keys Shopping Centre
Salisbury is the perfect city for a spot of shopping. If you're looking for a mix of leading UK high street brands, independent retailers and eateries, head to The Cross Keys Shopping Centre.
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Eat all the pies with our Pie Week competition!
We are known for being a nation of pie lovers – so we have the perfect competition for you as Pie Week 2022 kicks off!
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Things to do this March in Salisbury
As we say goodbye to winter, and the weather improves, Salisbury will be filled with events and activities to encourage us outdoors and keep us entertained. Here are the events to look out for...
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What's it like being a Salisbury bus driver? We find out!
Salisbury Reds has a proud heritage that can be traced back to 1915 - join them!
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Salisbury's International Pancake Day Race
Salisbury's International Pancake Day Race has taken place for 2022 - we were there! Take a look at our photo gallery.
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Salisbury Stars Appeal Walk For Wards
After a two year break, the Stars Appeal's Walk for Wards fundraising event is back - sign up now and help raise money for a vital local charity.
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Family fun this half term in Salisbury
It’s nearly time for half term in Wiltshire and if you’re struggling to think of ways to keep the kids entertained, don’t worry, we have plenty of ideas!
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What is Her Salisbury Story?
Her Salisbury Story is a project that aims to bring the city’s heritage alive through the celebration of the lives of Salisbury’s women past and present.
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New exhibition shines light on secrets of Stonehenge
The World of Stonehenge will be the UK’s first ever major exhibition on the story of the Wiltshire stone circle. It includes artefacts from collections at Salisbury Museum.
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10 fun facts about Salisbury
We have medieval architecture, a towering cathedral, historic markets and beautiful green spaces. What more do you need to know? Here are our ten fun facts about Salisbury....
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Salisbury Valentine gift ideas
Still not sure what to buy your loved one for Valentine's this year? We have Valentine's Day gift ideas that you can pick up in Salisbury.
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Tips on how to beat the winter blues
Winter can be a tough season but there are ways to beat the blues. James Barnett from The Therapy Centre in Salisbury offers tips and advice.
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Where to spend Valentine's Day in Salisbury
With its romantic restaurants, beautiful scenery and fun nights out, Salisbury is the perfect Valentine’s Day location. With only a few weeks until the big day, here are some ways to make sure it’s one to remember:
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Half term fun with Wiltshire Creative
If you are already planning what to do with the children over half term, Wiltshire Creative has got lots of ideas with activities and workshops, from pottery to craft and singing.
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Advice and wellbeing in Salisbury
Salisbury is a city that cares. If you are looking for ways to make new friends, seek out advice or increase wellbeing, there are options available. Find some of them here.
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Salisbury's cosy winter cafes!
Find respite from the winter weather in Salisbury’s cosy cafes! With a wealth of inviting cafes and tearooms, there is always time for tea in our Traditional Original city.
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Milford Street Bridge Project
Salisbury's fascinating history and rich culture is plain to see through a colourful mural in the heart of the city.
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WIN with Salisbury City Community Lottery!
Play Salisbury City Community Lottery and support your local community. Here's how....
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New Year, new exhibitions
As we head into a new year, Salisbury continues to showcase its originality through a number of new exhibitions. Which will you experience this week?
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2022 highlights at Salisbury Playhouse & Salisbury Arts Centre
Wiltshire Creative has a packed Spring 2022 line-up at Salisbury Playhouse and Salisbury Arts Centre. What do you want to experience?!
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