2 Days in Salisbury: A Weekend Itinerary
Accommodation
Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel
Checking In:
I knew that I would be checking in pretty late on account of me being in London for the day. Fortunately, there were no issues - I was able to use a link sent to my email by the hotel to fill out my information ahead of time. After that, check in was easy, with the concierge able to verify identity and hand over my key.
Room:
I stayed in a Deluxe Queen. I have no complaints about the room - it was clean, comfortable, and I enjoyed the ambience.
Food:
On both Friday and Saturday night, I ate dinner in the hotel restaurant. The food was amazing, but for anyone traveling on a budget, be aware that the prices are on the higher end. I also ate breakfast in the hotel on Saturday and Sunday. A buffet featuring all the staples of a classic English Breakfast was provided, along with cereal, yogurt, and pastries.
Location:
The Legacy Rose and Crown is located to the south of Salisbury Cathedral. If you're interested in walking to see more of the area, the walk to the cathedral is ten minutes, with the main shopping being another ten minute walk behind that. I highly recommend walking, since the city is beautiful and there are lots of picturesque areas, however, if you don't want to or are unable to walk distances, there is a bus system.
Note: Remember to bring an umbrella, especially if you're walking!
The Great British Break Off:
At the time that I booked my trip there was a promotion going on called The Great British Break Off. This promotion was automatically applied when I booked two consecutive nights in a participating hotel.
Included in the promotion:
- First night dinner in the hotel (up to £25)
- Two following mornings of breakfast
- Bottle of prosecco in the room upon arrival
There were a few other specifics to the promotion, which you can read about here:
Itinerary:
Friday (Optional Day of Arrival):
5:00 pm - Late check-in and get settled
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6:00 pm - Dinner in hotel restaurant (GGBO Promo)
Saturday / Day One
9:00 am - Breakfast in hotel restaurant (GGBO Promo)
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10:00 am - Break (Due to weather, I spent this time getting ready for the day, answering emails, call home, and go over my plans for the weekend)
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11:00 am - Walk to Salisbury Cathedral (10-15 minutes, 0.5 miles)
Plan for 2.5 - 3 hours here - there is much to see within the cathedral, as well as the exterior, and an opportunity to view the Magna Carta
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2:00 pm - Walk to city center (7-10 minutes, 0.3 miles)
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2:30 pm - Shopping/Explore city center
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4:00 pm - Walk back to hotel (20 minutes, 0.8 miles)
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4:30 pm - Optional nap
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6:00 pm - Dinner in hotel restaurant
Day One Places:
Sunday / Day Two
9:00 am - Breakfast (GGBO Promo)
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10:30 am - Pack up and check-out
Note on how I was packed: I did this weekend trip with a backpack camera case that held my camera gear and two changes of outfits + toiletries. I had a second, smaller sling bag that I wore most of the time to carry smaller essentials with me at all times.
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10:45 am - Walk to Stonehenge Tours Bus Stop (make sure you check the timetable on the website for departure times.)
Check out my guide to Visiting Stonehenge for more details about what to expect.
The last part of the guide is up to your discretion and travel plans, but here’s what my return to homebase in York looked like)
2:43 pm - Return to Salisbury on bus - ride all the way to train station
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4:23 pm - Train departs from Salisbury Station
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8:50 pm - Arrive in York
Day Two Places:
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