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Salisbury & Winchester

A tale of two cities. Beautifully preserved and set amongst lovely countryside! Both cities have played important roles in history and have preserved their historic cultures impeccably.

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Holiday Highlights

  • Visits to the picturesque Salisbury Cathedral.
  • Explore Winchester - Alfred the Great's former capital.
  • Wander to Old Sarum - an original 'rotten borough'.
  • A leisurely walk to a former Elizabethan manor house on the Clarendon Way.
  • The view from St Catherine's Hill over Winchester and the Downs.

The Middle Ages brought great wealth to Southern England. Some of this wealth was used to build cathedrals of overreaching magnificence. We have chosen two cities which offer fine but contrasting architectural styles of cathedral building. Both Salisbury and Winchester have many other attractions and are set in wonderful country allowing us to enjoy culture and walking at the same time.

You are based in Salisbury, close by the town centre and a short walk from the cathedral. Your first morning we have a Blue Badge guided tour of the city, taking in the cathedral and a few lesser-known highlights. This afternoon, your leader will lead a walk out to Old Sarum to the north. A 1000 years ago this was the city centre. It is easy to see things have changed in the last millennium.

The next day, set off by minibus to Winchester. Your Blue Badge Guide will include visits to the Cathedral and the Great Hall. In the afternoon you walk out to St Catherine's Hill to the south west where you can enjoy the views before returning back to Winchester. There is a private transfer back to Salisbury.

Finally, you have day walking from the hotel on foot and head east on the Clarendon Trail. Leave the city on good paths and quiet roads to arrive at the ruins of Clarendon, an important royal palace from Norman to Elizabethan times. This makes a pleasant stop for a picnic before you return to Salisbury.




  • En suite three-star hotel accommodation on a half board basis
  • Entrance to Salisbury Cathedral
  • Entrances to Winchester Cathedral and the Great Hall
  • Blue Badge guided tour of Salisbury
  • Blue Badge guided tour of Winchester
  • All local transport required for the itinerary by private coach
  • Services of a Discover Tour Leader
  • Entrance fees (unless otherwise specified)
  • Personal expenses (such as your bar bill)
  • Discretionary tips
  • Optional excursions
  • Travel Insurance (you can add this when you book)
  • Lunches

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Whilst every effort will be made to adhere to the outlined itinerary and advertised programme, local conditions can change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. This may mean that routes and timings need to be amended or the order of days may change, sometimes at short notice.

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