Salisbury City Walks 2008 Walks, Talks and Tours for Groups 2008 Salisbury Festival Salisbury City Maps Contacts Links Whether you are a holidaymaker or a resident of Salisbury who would like to know more about our historic city and Cathedral, the surrounding countryside and glorious local gardens, our guides will be pleased to welcome you.

Themed walks, talks and tours for pre-booked groups. In and around the City The City and Ghost Walks A guided tour of the Cathedral - For 800 years this Gothic masterpiece has dominated the City Artists in the Cathedral - For generations famous and eccentric artists have worked here A stroll in Cathedral close - Romance and intrigue in the shadow of the spire Chequered tales from beyond the Spire - Bishop Poore founded his new Cathedral and City in1220, laying out the streets on a chequer (or grid system). These Chequers all brim over with Salisbury lore. Architecture - Architects and architecture in Salisbury. Literary Links - Many well known literary figures, such as Thomas Hardy and Henry Fielding, have strong associations with the area. Artistic Links -Explore the Salisbury landscapes painted by John Constable. Discover J.M.W. Turner's picturesque watercolours. Wizards, Wiltshire Folklore Witches and Magic -Stronger than fiction! Try dowsing the Salisbury Ley-line! Plague, Pesticide and Poverty -Hear about the open water channels, and how smallpox and cholera literally changed the face of Salisbury. " All the World's a Stage" -Celebrating entertainment in Salisbury through the ages. Forgotten Fisherton : Felons, Steam and Executions. -Prison s, stations, a workhouse and lots of sudden death. Inns and Alehouses -Salisbury's historical pubs open a window on the past. Wooden Delights -Trees, buildings and carvings.

Children's walks Salisbury Cathedral through a child's eyes. "Timber Ahoy" "Sights, Sounds and Smells" "Family Frighteners" Although children are always welcome if accompanied by a responsible adult, we particularly recommend that you book a walk which can be adapted to the age group of those joining in the fun. Prices and further details from the Secretary.

Out of town walks and tours Mysterious Stonehenge. The legacy of Old Sarum. In the footsteps of Pitt Explore historic Wilton. Roman and Georgian Bath Avebury Stone Circle The Kennet and Avon Canal The New Forest and Breamore Wessex Abbeys Discover Downton Moot Tisbury, Wardour and the Arundells Shaftsbury- A hilltop Town Winchester, King Arthur's Capital Glorious gardens of Wessex Portsmouth's marine heritage The Secrets of Cranborne Chase Hardy's Dorset Alderbury, it's turnpikes and canals

We recommend that walking tour groups should be a maximum of 25 people for the most enjoyable experience. We will be glad to supply information about our fees for all group walks, talks and tours. Our fees do not include entrance charges or voluntary donations, details of which will be advised at the time a booking is made.

2008 Salisbury Festival Walks led by Blue Badge Guides Bishops, Kings and Scholars Saturday 24 th May, Monday 2 nd June, Wednesday 4 th June and Friday 6 th June 2008. Salisbury Cathedral Close, in celebration of Salisbury Cathedral's 750 th Anniversary, explore the rich history of the Cathedral Close with tales of Royalty, illustrious Bishops and schools through the ages. Meet at the TIC at 2.30pm. Pugin and the Gothic Revival in Salisbury Tuesday 27 th May and Thursday 5 th June 2008. Discover the City's architectural treasures designed by Augustus Pugin and his followers. Meet at the TIC at 2.30pm Salisbury's "Horrible History Wednesday 28 th May and Friday 30 th May, 2008 A special walk designed for children exploring aspects of the City's history including the "unsavoury bits". meet at the TIC at 2.30pm Explore Laverstock. Saturday 31 st May 2008 A fascinating new walk around this riverside village; preview the Village History display; visit the Church and the Old Rectory and hear stories of the famous asylum – and more. Meet at the Village Green at 2.30pm. Fisherton - Sunday 8 th June 2008. A search for Secret Salisbury. Discover a part of the City with an unusual past; the home of two county gaols, two railway crashes, an 18thC Hospital and a secret graveyard. Meet at TIC at 2.30pm The Classic Ghost Walk . Wednesdays 28 th May and 4 th June 2008. Hear tales of Salisbury's Ghosts and mysterious happenings. Meet at TIC 7.00pm Historic Milford Thursday 29th May 2008 Another opportunity to walk around an area of the City that is full of interest and surprises. Meet at the Godolphin School at 2.30pm. ALL WALKS START AT THE SALISBURY TIC, FISH ROW EXCEPT FOR:- Milford and Laverstock Tickets: - Adults £4.00 Children £2.00 Tickets may be purchased in advance at the TIC or from the guide on the day. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Information from Salisbury TIC: - 01722 334956.

SALISBURY CITY WALKS 2008

THE CITY WALK . This 1½ hour guided tour will take you through the centre of the city to the Cathedral Close. Along the way your guide will tell you about the origins of the mediaeval city, its history and the reasons for its prosperity. They will draw your attention to buildings and monuments of architectural and historical interest, and link them to some of the City's characters. THE GHOST WALK. Let the guide introduce you to a cast of past inhabitants and the reason why they find it impossible to leave. City Walks cost; Adults £3-50p .............. Children £1-50p Ghost Walks cost; Adults £4-00p ............ Children £2-00p ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. Walks depart from the Tourist Information Center in Fish Row . All tickets are available in advance from the TIC, Salisbury City Guides or from the Guide on the day.

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CONTACTS Salisbury City Guides information and bookings: click here to email us or phone (44) 01722 320349 All pictures courtesy of Salisbury City Council / Steve Day B.McGee ©2008 TOP NEXT