Interesting
Facts About Salisbury...
Film buffs may be interested to learn
that Mompesson House, built in 1701, was the place where the hit film
“Sense And Sensibility” was shot.
Also worth a mention is that Salisbury
Cathedral has the tallest spire in England, weighing in at a massive 404
feet. The Cathedral should be the first port of call for any trip to Salisbury.
The cathedral also gets into the record books because it exhibits the worlds
oldest working clock, and one of the only four remaining Magna Carta scribes.
Salisbury was the birthplace of famous
English actor Michael Crawford. Aside from winning Oscars and starring in
several famous films, Michael Crawford was also in the hit British TV comedy
“Some Mothers Do Have Em”.
As a tourist location, a whopping 74%
of all visitors to Salisbury come for leisure and holiday purposes. This number
is extremely high when compared with other cities and highlights just how
attractive Salisbury is as a holiday destination.
Interestingly, in a survey conducted
recently, 97% of holidaymakers questioned said that the town either met or
exceeded their expectations of the town as a holiday location. Salisbury has a
town population of just over 40,000.
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An Introduction To Salisbury
A Brief History Of Salisbury
Interesting Salisbury Facts For Visitors
Getting To Salisbury & Exploring The Town
Top Salisbury Attractions:
Salisbury Cathedral
Old Sarum
Stonehenge
Off The Beaten Path
Other Salisbury Points Of Interest
Salisbury Hotels, B&B's & Accommodation
Top Restaurants, Cafes & Eateries In
Salisbury
Shopping In Salisbury
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