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Mar 3, 2023 · 2. Salisbury. Salisbury Cathedral, Wiltshire (Image: Ben Birchall/PA Wire) Wiltshire's only city, Salisbury had to feature somewhere on the list. Taking second place, Salisbury is a clear front runner boasting the glorious Salisbury Cathedral and its beautiful grounds, which sees thousands of visitors every year.
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This cathedral city is full of medieval splendour, windy streets, gothic architecture and a large market square that plays host to festivals and markets. There’s also a decent clutch of independent shops and restaurants, plus a racecourse. Of course you’re also a skip and a hop from the ultimate heritage attraction, Stonehenge.
You won’t go hungry here – there’s an abundance of intimate, quirky and independent eateries. For fine dining, head to Allium, a Muddy-Award-winning, family-run restaurant by the Market Square. Mexican bar and restaurant, Tinga, with its giant painting of Frida Kahlo and small plates menu, is perfect for cocktails and catch ups. Nole Pizza are the ...
There are some inspirational indie treasures tucked away if you know where to look. Womenswear boutique OsoBoutique (on the High Street) is packed full of top quality finds, while Dinghams Cookshop is worth a snoop too. Splash of Colourin Fisherton Street will deliver you flat whites while the kids get creative with pottery. Market Square often hos...
Gym bunnies are well covered here. Parkwood offers a 20metre pool, gym and more classes than you could possibly squeeze into your day. There’s a popular PureGym too, plus the council run River Rivers Health Centre has a recently revamped gym and cycle studio. Beauty more your bag? You’ll find an infrared sauna and impressive treatment list at Vita ...
Community vibes are strong here, and Salisbury’s many outdoor events draw a crowd. The summer season sees al fresco cinema and theatre come to locations including Churchill Gardens, Salisbury Cathedral and Arundells. The city’s annual funfair also attracts hordes to the market square every October. For serious family friendly vibes, take the kids t...
Salisbury Museum hosts great activities during holidays and half-terms, from musical workshops to treasure trails – plus the permanent galleries are pretty interesting. See the city from the water with Salisbury Punting or, of course, Stonehenge is a mere stone’s throw away too. Salisbury Cathedral is unfailingly impressive too, plus it plays host ...
Salisbury Playhouse Theatre, Salisbury Arts Centre and Salisbury International Arts Festival all now come under the banner of Wiltshire Creative. The upshot? A cracking year-round calendar of high-quality entertainment, from film to comedy, theatre, art and dance. Salisbury International Arts Festival also takes place in May and June, with recent g...
Properties in Salisbury have an overall average price of £336,132. Detached homes sell for an average price of £498,801, while terraced properties sell for an average of £285,649. Semis fetch on average £345,009.
There’s a wide range of nurseries to tempt you and your toddler, including Tops Day Nursery (based at Salisbury District Hospital), Kindred Salisbury Day Nursery and Pre-School, York House Day Nursery and Busy Bees.
This city is blessed with plenty of excellent options when it comes to your progeny. We can recommend Leehurst Swan and Godolphin, both prep and senior (check out our review of Godolphin here). Chafyn Grove, and Salisbury Cathedral School are popular independents, plus there are two great grammar schools, Bishop Wordsworth’s and South Wilts.
Apr 27, 2022 · Both Salisbury and Wilton have been placed in the top ten places to live this year. Salisbury has been named the third best place in the index, and Wilton the seventh, as part of research from property finder company Garrington’s. This is how they ranked out of 1372 settlements researched in England and Wales.
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Apr 25, 2022 · The best places to live in Wiltshire in 2022 have been revealed, with some surprising results in the rankings. Salisbury took first spot, followed by Wilton then Malmesbury but at the other end of the scale Ludgershall has ranked in the bottom 100 best places to live, according to new data. The annual league table, compiled by Garrington ...
We asked three people living in Salisbury what someone who is considering moving to or visiting there should know. Here are their pros and cons, tips, and advice: The old parts of town – the underbank and marketplace are much improved. Heaton moor is an excellent place to live.
Apr 14, 2019 · Salisbury in Wiltshire has been crowned the best place to live in the UK, according to the annual 2019 Sunday Times guide. While the 2019 Halifax Quality of Life Survey unveiled Orkney as the best ...
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Apr 27, 2022 · Salisbury has ranked in the top 10 places to live in the UK for 2022, largely because of the city's green credentials. Salisbury has been ranked as the third best place to live in the UK in the annual league table compiled by Britain’s largest independent buying agent Garrington Property Finders.
