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Salisbury's medieval heritage and Gothic cathedral combine easily with the vibrancy of modern life. It is an ideal destination for a weekend break with great shops to lose your heart over, traditional pubs and restaurants, relaxing walks across the watermeadows and a charm of its very own, this city will fast become one of your favourites, and it is no wonder that Observer readers voted it in the top ten of the best British tourist destinations. Salisbury is most famous for its magnificent Cathedral, built in 1220 in the Early English style.The spire, 404 feet high, is the most lofty in England. The Cathedral stands in a most beautiful Close, amid many ancient and historic houses, notably the " The King's House ", the North Canonry and Mompesson House. The walls and gateways of the Close date from the 14th Century and lend an added charm to the streets leading to the Cathedral. The city itself clustering round the Cathedral preserves much of its mediaeval appearance, with its Poultry Cross and old inns, notably the " Old George " which dates from the 14th Century, and has sheltered many historic characters, such as Samuel Pepys, who mentions it. ( Regretably the Old George has closed its doors to the public and is now only viewable on special Heritage Open Days). Old Sarum, the site of the former city, lies about two miles to the north. It is a magnificent specimen of an ancient earthwork adapted by the Normans to a castle and city site. The ruins of both Castle and the two previous Cathedrals may be seen here. Salisbury Plain in the north of the county, rich in remains of prehistoric days, barrows and camps, has also the finest example of megalithic architecture in the country, the magnificent prehistoric stone structure of Stonehenge, a World Heritage site . Amesbury, which lies within a  mile of Stonehenge, has also many historic associations. Many objects of interest from Stonehenge, Old Sarum and the burial mounds on the Plain may be seen in the Salisbury Museum. Attractions in Salisbury and South Wiltshire to visit on a weekend break include :
Salisbury Cathedral ; Stonehenge ; Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum (home of the award-winning, redesigned Stonehenge gallery, the Monkton Deverill gold torc, and the now famous Warminster Jewel ; Redcoats In The Wardrobe Museum; Mompesson House ; The Medieval Hall ; Wilton Carpet Factory ; Wilton Shopping Village ; Breamore House and Museum ; Old Sarum Castle ; Old Wardour Castle ; Houghton Lodge Gardens and Hydroponicum ; Heale Garden & Plant Centre ; Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm ; Farmer Giles Farmstead ; Salisbury Racecourse ; Old Sarum Flying Club ; Rockbourne Roman Villa ; Longleat (the first stately home to open its doors to the public, and Longleat was also the first place, in England, to open a Safari Park) ; Stourhead Gardens ; Wilton House ; Bush Farm Bison Centre.

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