Romantic Weekend Getaways - Must See Stops on Your Visit to Salisbury UK

Its Medieval and Tudor buildings have changed little over hundreds of years, a city with a real sense of history. A visit to Salisbury can be enjoyable at any time of the year.

There is much you can enjoy in a relaxing fashion whilst wandering around the City.

View the City from the Cathedral Spire

And enjoy views of the city and surrounding water meadows that so inspired the painter Constable, take a tour of the tower. Is just one of the historic delights you can enjoy, at 123 metres, this 13th century Cathedral with the tallest spire in Britain.

Lovers of embroidery and textiles will enjoy the "Close Threads" exhibition in the nearby Cathedral Close.

The Oldest Hotel in Britain

This was originally built as a hotel for the draughtsmen creating drawings of the Cathedral over 750 years ago, once a 17th Century Coaching Inn. Refreshing drink or light lunch in the enclosed garden of the Red Lion Hotel, unwind with a relaxing afternoon tea.

Follow in the footsteps of Kings

You can only view the interior by appointment, as this remains a family home. This is where King Charles II hid in 1765 to escape the plague and the composer Handel gave his first English concert in the chapel above the St Anne gate. A 13th century home within the walls of the Cathedral Close, visit Malmesbury House in the Cathedral House.

Enjoy lunch in a medieval home

Step out of the door and walk across the cobbled street to the National Trust shop for some typically English gifts and mementos. Housed in one of the oldest Tudor beamed houses in the city, try the fresh linguini at Prezzos Italian restaurant. Surrounded by history, perhaps you prefer eating in a modern restaurant.

Cream tea by the River

You're likely to see some of the swans that make their home here, walking along the banks of the Avon river towards the central car park. Lunch or afternoon tea at the Polly tearooms, freshly baked homemade plain scones with clotted cream and a choice of jam are served for morning coffee. Just off the market place and within 5 minutes of the Cathedral you can enjoy a traditional English cream tea.

Visit the Ancient Site of Stonehenge

This is a must-see for any visitor to the area, a World Heritage Site. A bus or taxi will take you from the train station to nearby Stonehenge (less than 10 miles away).

Short Term Rental Properties in Salisbury

Or you can find several pretty village properties at http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk you can find holiday cottage rentals in Salisbury or one of the delightful surrounding villages by contacting the Tourism Office,

Both in the city and surrounding towns and villages, you'll find there's much to do, however long you decide to stay.