Salisbury, with a population of 39,000, is situated in the county of Wiltshire in southern England. This medieval cathedral city is also home to the World Heritage site of Stonehenge. It is at the confluence of five rivers: the Avon, Nadder, Ebble, Wylye (pronounced 'Why-lee') and Bourne. Last year, Observer newspaper readers included Salisbury in their top 10 best British tourist destinations.‘Salisbury is surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and provides plenty of opportunities for days out to Stonehenge and the Isle of Wight. It is well connected, with London 90 minutes away on the train, and airports close by in Southampton and Bournemouth. Bristol is just 80 miles away.'

How Would You Describe Salisbury?
'Salisbury is surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and provides plenty of opportunities for days out to Stonehenge and the Isle of Wight. It is well connected, with London 90 minutes away on the train, and airports close by in Southampton and Bournemouth. Bristol is just 80 miles away.'

What About Things To Do?
'There is a free festival at Stonehenge for the mid-summer solstice which was stopped in the 1980s because of fears of damage, but has recently been re-opened. There is a big influx of people at this time. People used to say that Salisbury had more pubs per square mile than anywhere else (not sure if true). It also brews its own beer – Bishops Tipple, a strong bitter. There are also choral classical events in association with the cathedral and a really good arts centre in a converted church.'

Bernie and Marie

November 2005