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A famous racecourse that has hosted flat thoroughbred racing since the mid-16th century. The racecourse, which holds 15 meetings annually between early May and mid-October, has seen many notable horses win, including Gimcrack, Eclipse, Mill Reef, and Brigadier Gerard, as well as Derby winner Sir Percy and Oaks winner Look Here. It is also famous for being the venue where Winston Churchill first raced Colonist II in 1949, and where jockeys like Lester Piggott and Steve Cauthen made significant early career appearances. The course is a flat, downland track, known for its races for two-year-olds, handicaps, and maiden races, with no jumps.
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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This small but varied museum houses displays on the history of Salisbury, costume, ceramics, pictures and the Stonehenge Gallery. In Notes from a Small Island, Bill Bryson comments that "Salisbury museum is outstanding and I urge you to go there at once"!
A 13th century medieval canonry now maintained by volunteers as a Grade II* listed building with beautiful surrounding gardens.
Located in The Wardrobe, a Grade II* listed building constructed in 1254 and rebuilt in the 15th century. The museum houses the combined collections of the Royal Berkshire Regiment and the Wiltshire Regiment, which were previously held at Brock Barracks in Reading and Le Marchant Barracks in Devizes. Acquired by the museum trustees in 1981, The Wardrobe became a military museum in 1982, initially named the Duke of Edinburgh’s Royal Regiment Museum, and it now showcases a wide range of artefacts from both regiments.
A Georgian era townhouse with a rich history dating back to the 17th century. It was built by Thomas Mompesson and later renovated by his son Charles in the early 18th century. The house reflects the Queen Anne style and features notable architectural influences from Christopher Wren. It houses exceptional Georgian plasterwork and carvings, as well as collections of 18th-century drinking glasses and ceramics. The house, bequeathed to the National Trust in 1975, also served as a filming location for the 1995 adaptation of Sense and Sensibility.
Constructed between 1220 and 1258 to replace the previous cathedral at Old Sarum, this Gothic-style cathedral has the highest spire in the United Kingdom at 404 feet (123 metres). Cathedral services take place daily and opening times can vary at short notice depending on services. The cathedral close is especially beautiful with fine lawns surrounded by elegant and historic buildings. There are daily 90-minute guided tours up the tower (extra payment). It is not for those scared of heights, but the views are magnificent, and 60-minute floor tours led by volunteer guides.
Theatre built in 1976 and features a 517-seat Main House, a 149-seat Salberg Studio, a rehearsal room, a café, and community and education spaces. It is funded by Arts Council England, Wiltshire Council, and Salisbury City Council. The Main House hosts between eight and ten own or co-produced plays each year, in addition to touring productions and events during the Salisbury International Arts Festival.