Pond Barn Guidebook
Sightseeing
Salisbury Cathedral is a truly remarkable building, a testimony to the faith and practical skills of the medieval craftsmen who built it, but it is much more than a historical monument. It is a living church and a place of prayer. As the Cathedral Church of the Salisbury diocese, it is the Mother Church of several hundred parishes in Wiltshire and Dorset. It is also a centre of pilgrimage for hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. An original copy of the Magna Carter is on view there.
MONDAY - SATURDAY (Winter Opening times)
CATHEDRAL 10:00 to 17:00 Monday - Saturday (last entry at 15:30)
MAGNA CARTA AND CHAPTER HOUSE 10:30 to 16:00 Monday - Saturday
REFECTORY RESTAURANT 10:00 to 16:30 Mondays - Saturdays (last orders 16:45)
GIFT SHOP 10:00 to 16:30 Mondays - Saturdays
SUNDAY
CATHEDRAL Open only for Services, please click here for details. Closed for visiting.
MAGNA CARTA AND CHAPTER HOUSE Closed
REFECTORY RESTAURANT 10:30 to 16:00 (last orders 15:30). Roast dinners available from 12:00 to 14:30; booking in advance required. Reserve a table here.
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Catedral de Salisbury
Salisbury Cathedral is a truly remarkable building, a testimony to the faith and practical skills of the medieval craftsmen who built it, but it is much more than a historical monument. It is a living church and a place of prayer. As the Cathedral Church of the Salisbury diocese, it is the Mother Church of several hundred parishes in Wiltshire and Dorset. It is also a centre of pilgrimage for hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. An original copy of the Magna Carter is on view there.
MONDAY - SATURDAY (Winter Opening times)
CATHEDRAL 10:00 to 17:00 Monday - Saturday (last entry at 15:30)
MAGNA CARTA AND CHAPTER HOUSE 10:30 to 16:00 Monday - Saturday
REFECTORY RESTAURANT 10:00 to 16:30 Mondays - Saturdays (last orders 16:45)
GIFT SHOP 10:00 to 16:30 Mondays - Saturdays
SUNDAY
CATHEDRAL Open only for Services, please click here for details. Closed for visiting.
MAGNA CARTA AND CHAPTER HOUSE Closed
REFECTORY RESTAURANT 10:30 to 16:00 (last orders 15:30). Roast dinners available from 12:00 to 14:30; booking in advance required. Reserve a table here.
The Jurassic Coast is a hugely diverse and beautiful landscape underpinned by incredible geology of global importance. In 2001 it was inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for the outstanding universal value of its rocks, fossils and landforms. It remains England’s only natural World Heritage Site.
The Jurassic Coast begins at Orcombe Point in Exmouth, Devon, and continues for 95 miles to Old Harry Rocks, near Swanage, Dorset. This span takes in four distinct geographic regions – East Devon, West Dorset, Weymouth & Portland and Purbeck – each containing their own iconic towns, villages and natural landscapes.
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The Jurassic Coast Trust
The Jurassic Coast is a hugely diverse and beautiful landscape underpinned by incredible geology of global importance. In 2001 it was inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for the outstanding universal value of its rocks, fossils and landforms. It remains England’s only natural World Heritage Site.
The Jurassic Coast begins at Orcombe Point in Exmouth, Devon, and continues for 95 miles to Old Harry Rocks, near Swanage, Dorset. This span takes in four distinct geographic regions – East Devon, West Dorset, Weymouth & Portland and Purbeck – each containing their own iconic towns, villages and natural landscapes.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehengeA walk around the Stone Circle is the centrepiece of any visit to the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site.
With a history spanning 4,500 years Stonehenge has many different meanings to people today. It is a wonder of the world, a spiritual place and a source of inspiration.
The Stone Circle is a masterpiece of engineering, and building it would have taken huge effort from hundreds of well-organised people using only simple tools and technologies. Visit Stonehenge to find out more about this iconic symbol of Britain.
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Stonehenge
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehengeA walk around the Stone Circle is the centrepiece of any visit to the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site.
With a history spanning 4,500 years Stonehenge has many different meanings to people today. It is a wonder of the world, a spiritual place and a source of inspiration.
The Stone Circle is a masterpiece of engineering, and building it would have taken huge effort from hundreds of well-organised people using only simple tools and technologies. Visit Stonehenge to find out more about this iconic symbol of Britain.
Arundells is the home of former Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath, situated in Cathedral Close in Salisbury. Extensive personal collections of art, ceramics, political cartoons and sailing memorabilia, as well as a beautiful two-acre riverside garden
21 May 2022 - 2 Nov 2022
Day Times
Monday 11:00-17:00
Tuesday 11:00-15:00
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed*
Friday 11:00-17:00
Saturday 11:00-17:00
Sunday 11:00-17:00
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Arundells
Arundells is the home of former Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath, situated in Cathedral Close in Salisbury. Extensive personal collections of art, ceramics, political cartoons and sailing memorabilia, as well as a beautiful two-acre riverside garden
21 May 2022 - 2 Nov 2022
Day Times
Monday 11:00-17:00
Tuesday 11:00-15:00
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed*
Friday 11:00-17:00
Saturday 11:00-17:00
Sunday 11:00-17:00
Hangar 1 Old Sarum Airfield, Old Sarum, Salisbury SP4 6DZ
http://boscombedownaviationcollection.co.uk
Collection of aircraft, cockpits, replicas and models weapons and trials equipment to show the story of flight and flight test in the UK.
The cockpits are mostly open and you can sit in and use the controls.
There are guides to answer questions and show you round.
Exhibits of national importance including the unique Sea Harrier XZ 457 and the rare Comit C Mk 2 Sagittarius.
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Boscombe Down Aviation Collection
Hangar 1 Old Sarum Airfield, Old Sarum, Salisbury SP4 6DZ
http://boscombedownaviationcollection.co.uk
Collection of aircraft, cockpits, replicas and models weapons and trials equipment to show the story of flight and flight test in the UK.
The cockpits are mostly open and you can sit in and use the controls.
There are guides to answer questions and show you round.
Exhibits of national importance including the unique Sea Harrier XZ 457 and the rare Comit C Mk 2 Sagittarius.
Cow Lane, Laverstock, SALISBURY, Wiltshire, SP1 2SR
https://www.riverbournecommunityfarm.org.uk
River Bourne Community Farm is a working farm which is open all year and is FREE to enter making it accessible to all. This is a great opportunity to see a working farm and to get up close to the farm’s animals including: pigs, sheep, alpacas, donkeys, goats, Highland cattle, ducks and turkeys and a range of poultry, chicks and small animals such as guinea pigs and rabbits. Children can hand feed the animals for just £1. Feed is available from the Small Animal Barn. The farm has free parking.
New additions to the farm in the Spring of 2019 are ‘Two Wise Owls’ who will be bringing their fascinating collection of birds of prey into new pens in our farmyard. You will be able to get up close to the birds, watch them flying and learn all about them.
The farm consists of 5 acres of farmyard which is mainly accessible for disabled and elderly visitors and 53 acres of adjacent water meadows which are owned by The Devenish Bradshaw Charitable Trust and leased to the Community Farm. There are a number of permissive paths and nature trails around the farm (maps are available in the farm cafe). The River Bourne, which is a chalk stream with a variety of river life runs alongside the farm’s fields. Supervised river dipping sessions are available at farm events such as Cream Tea Sundays in the summer and are part of the farm’s educational activities with local schools.
The farm has a shop and a warm and cosy cafe on site with indoor and outdoor seating areas. Free range eggs and farm meat are available in the farm shop as well as a range of other produce and gift items. The cafe sells hot and cold drinks, cakes and lunches. The shop and cafe are open from Tuesday – Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
River Bourne Community Farm
Cow LaneCow Lane, Laverstock, SALISBURY, Wiltshire, SP1 2SR
https://www.riverbournecommunityfarm.org.uk
River Bourne Community Farm is a working farm which is open all year and is FREE to enter making it accessible to all. This is a great opportunity to see a working farm and to get up close to the farm’s animals including: pigs, sheep, alpacas, donkeys, goats, Highland cattle, ducks and turkeys and a range of poultry, chicks and small animals such as guinea pigs and rabbits. Children can hand feed the animals for just £1. Feed is available from the Small Animal Barn. The farm has free parking.
New additions to the farm in the Spring of 2019 are ‘Two Wise Owls’ who will be bringing their fascinating collection of birds of prey into new pens in our farmyard. You will be able to get up close to the birds, watch them flying and learn all about them.
The farm consists of 5 acres of farmyard which is mainly accessible for disabled and elderly visitors and 53 acres of adjacent water meadows which are owned by The Devenish Bradshaw Charitable Trust and leased to the Community Farm. There are a number of permissive paths and nature trails around the farm (maps are available in the farm cafe). The River Bourne, which is a chalk stream with a variety of river life runs alongside the farm’s fields. Supervised river dipping sessions are available at farm events such as Cream Tea Sundays in the summer and are part of the farm’s educational activities with local schools.
The farm has a shop and a warm and cosy cafe on site with indoor and outdoor seating areas. Free range eggs and farm meat are available in the farm shop as well as a range of other produce and gift items. The cafe sells hot and cold drinks, cakes and lunches. The shop and cafe are open from Tuesday – Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
Hanging Langford, Salisbury, Wilts, SP3 4PA https://www.wiltshirewildlife.org/langford-lakes
Open bodies of water are a rarity in south Wiltshire, making Langford Lakes nature reserve an attractive stopping-off point for a host of wild birds and those who enjoy bird-watching.
Owned by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, the reserve is made up of meadows and three lakes, with the River Wylye forming part of its border.
Summer visitors can settle into one of three bird hides to watch for Canada geese, tufted duck, great-crested grebe, and pochard; the spectacular osprey has also been spotted. Patient watchers may even spot the turquoise flash of the kingfisher as it hunts for food. As spring arrives, watch the grebes rising out of the water and shaking their heads in their dramatic courtship display. Thoughout the winter, shoveler and wigeon arrive to join the resident ducks. One of the UK’s most endangered and elusive birds, the bittern, has occasionally been seen creeping silently through the reeds at the water’s edge in the dark winter days.
Work undertaken by the Trust has made the river an excellent home for salmon, brown trout and grayling. Recently, otter and water vole have been spotted in and around the river. The Trust operates catch and release fishing at Langford Lakes.
Visitors can also enjoy locally sourced food and drink at the reserve’s Kingfisher Café, which offers a spectacular view over the main lake – with both indoor and outdoor seating, the café is a great spot to relax at any time of the year, and is sometimes also used for other activities such as yoga classes, work away days, and weddings.
Dogs are not allowed on site in order to avoid disturbance to wildlife.
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Langford Lakes Nature Reserve, Wiltshire Wildlife Trust
Hanging Langford, Salisbury, Wilts, SP3 4PA https://www.wiltshirewildlife.org/langford-lakes
Open bodies of water are a rarity in south Wiltshire, making Langford Lakes nature reserve an attractive stopping-off point for a host of wild birds and those who enjoy bird-watching.
Owned by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, the reserve is made up of meadows and three lakes, with the River Wylye forming part of its border.
Summer visitors can settle into one of three bird hides to watch for Canada geese, tufted duck, great-crested grebe, and pochard; the spectacular osprey has also been spotted. Patient watchers may even spot the turquoise flash of the kingfisher as it hunts for food. As spring arrives, watch the grebes rising out of the water and shaking their heads in their dramatic courtship display. Thoughout the winter, shoveler and wigeon arrive to join the resident ducks. One of the UK’s most endangered and elusive birds, the bittern, has occasionally been seen creeping silently through the reeds at the water’s edge in the dark winter days.
Work undertaken by the Trust has made the river an excellent home for salmon, brown trout and grayling. Recently, otter and water vole have been spotted in and around the river. The Trust operates catch and release fishing at Langford Lakes.
Visitors can also enjoy locally sourced food and drink at the reserve’s Kingfisher Café, which offers a spectacular view over the main lake – with both indoor and outdoor seating, the café is a great spot to relax at any time of the year, and is sometimes also used for other activities such as yoga classes, work away days, and weddings.
Dogs are not allowed on site in order to avoid disturbance to wildlife.
https://www.thestonehengetour.info
Journey back in time and discover Stonehenge, probably the most sophisticated stone circle in the world.
Our hop on hop off tour picks up in Salisbury city centre and the railway station , runs to Old Sarum then on through the beautiful Wiltshire countryside to the magnificent magical henge.
For the ultimate experience “The Stonehenge Tour” also takes in Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta . You can buy an all-in-one ticket that gives you fast track admission to Stonehenge, Old Sarum and Salisbury Cathedral as well as the tour, or just pay for the tour and enjoy the ride through the Wiltshire landscape.
Find out about the history Of The Stones on an audio tour at the site – available in 10 different languages.
All our Stonehenge Tour tickets are available to buy online.
Visiting Salisbury and Stonehenge has never been so easy, so if you want to explore these wanders at your own pace then The Stonehenge Tour is the best choice for you!
The Stonehenge Travel and Tour Company
Church Lanehttps://www.thestonehengetour.info
Journey back in time and discover Stonehenge, probably the most sophisticated stone circle in the world.
Our hop on hop off tour picks up in Salisbury city centre and the railway station , runs to Old Sarum then on through the beautiful Wiltshire countryside to the magnificent magical henge.
For the ultimate experience “The Stonehenge Tour” also takes in Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta . You can buy an all-in-one ticket that gives you fast track admission to Stonehenge, Old Sarum and Salisbury Cathedral as well as the tour, or just pay for the tour and enjoy the ride through the Wiltshire landscape.
Find out about the history Of The Stones on an audio tour at the site – available in 10 different languages.
All our Stonehenge Tour tickets are available to buy online.
Visiting Salisbury and Stonehenge has never been so easy, so if you want to explore these wanders at your own pace then The Stonehenge Tour is the best choice for you!
Sport
Salisbury Racecourse is a flat racecourse in the United Kingdom featuring thoroughbred horse racing, 3 miles (5 km) southwest of Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. Fifteen race meetings a year are held there between early May and mid-October.
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Salisbury Racecourse
SalisburySalisbury Racecourse is a flat racecourse in the United Kingdom featuring thoroughbred horse racing, 3 miles (5 km) southwest of Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. Fifteen race meetings a year are held there between early May and mid-October.
Situated just 2 miles north of where the city now stand the massive Iron Age Hill fort of Old Sarum was re-used by the Romans, Saxons and Normans before growing into one of the most flourishing settlements in medieval England.
See the ruins of a castle, cathedral and royal palace and enjoy views of the surrounding countryside.
The gift shop has a delicious range of ice-creams and exclusive English Heritage gifts and produce.
Wooden bows and arrows are also on sale to help the kids imagine what life was like all those years ago!
A great day out for families, heritage lovers and walkers.
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Old Sarum
Castle RdSituated just 2 miles north of where the city now stand the massive Iron Age Hill fort of Old Sarum was re-used by the Romans, Saxons and Normans before growing into one of the most flourishing settlements in medieval England.
See the ruins of a castle, cathedral and royal palace and enjoy views of the surrounding countryside.
The gift shop has a delicious range of ice-creams and exclusive English Heritage gifts and produce.
Wooden bows and arrows are also on sale to help the kids imagine what life was like all those years ago!
A great day out for families, heritage lovers and walkers.
Neighbourhoods
The New Forest is one of the largest remaining tracts of unenclosed pasture land, heathland and forest in Southern England, covering southwest Hampshire and southeast Wiltshire. It was proclaimed a royal forest by William the Conqueror, featuring in the Domesday Book.
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Beaulieu RoadThe New Forest is one of the largest remaining tracts of unenclosed pasture land, heathland and forest in Southern England, covering southwest Hampshire and southeast Wiltshire. It was proclaimed a royal forest by William the Conqueror, featuring in the Domesday Book.
Shopping
Visit, browse and perhaps buy at the some amazing artwork in the largest independent art gallery in the South West. The collection is changed regularly and incorporates leading artists, sculptors and furniture makers from across the UK. Discover a selection of beautiful handmade cards and jewellery, as well as original glassware, ceramics and textiles – and take time to enjoy some of the finer things in life in a uniquely historic setting.
Why not pop into the café to choose a lovely cream tea, or a generously filled sandwich or main meal – this relaxed and friendly café is a slice of foodie heaven in the heart of Salisbury.
Try afternoon tea, the jazz brunch, an evening’s fine dining or a takeaway if time is against you – and, for a special event, they can cater to you.
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Fisherton Mill - Gallery | Cafe | Studios
108 Fisherton StVisit, browse and perhaps buy at the some amazing artwork in the largest independent art gallery in the South West. The collection is changed regularly and incorporates leading artists, sculptors and furniture makers from across the UK. Discover a selection of beautiful handmade cards and jewellery, as well as original glassware, ceramics and textiles – and take time to enjoy some of the finer things in life in a uniquely historic setting.
Why not pop into the café to choose a lovely cream tea, or a generously filled sandwich or main meal – this relaxed and friendly café is a slice of foodie heaven in the heart of Salisbury.
Try afternoon tea, the jazz brunch, an evening’s fine dining or a takeaway if time is against you – and, for a special event, they can cater to you.
Shopping
Westquay is the glamorous heart of Southampton and is home to one of the South Coast's most popular shopping destinations.
Discover over 100 of the most imaginative and desirable shops, catering for all
your fashion and lifestyle needs – including John Lewis & Partners, Marks and Spencer and Apple – all right here, in the centre of town.
Shopping made you hungry? There’s plenty of choice at Westquay with flavours from around the world to delight your taste buds.
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West Quay Shopping Centre
Westquay is the glamorous heart of Southampton and is home to one of the South Coast's most popular shopping destinations.
Discover over 100 of the most imaginative and desirable shops, catering for all
your fashion and lifestyle needs – including John Lewis & Partners, Marks and Spencer and Apple – all right here, in the centre of town.
Shopping made you hungry? There’s plenty of choice at Westquay with flavours from around the world to delight your taste buds.
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Cómo moverse
Local Transport is limited.
The nearest train station is Salisbury. Local Taxis are available. Cycling is very popular in the area.
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Wellies and indoor shoes
Lots of walking. The cottage is deep in the field and you will need indoor shoes for the cottage.