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Cathedral
Close, Salisbury |
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Description |
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Cathedral Close is a tranquil
haven of green lawns and quiet lanes surrounding the Cathedral,
some of the buildings are now open to the public, like Mompesson
House, a National Trust building and Arundells which was the home
of the former Prime Minister, Edward Heath.
The Close is the precinct of Salisbury's ecclesiastical community,
and it is the largest close in England. Many medieval buildings,
including the Old Deanery and the Bishop's Palace, grew up around
the Cathedral to provide accommodation for members of the clergy,
their servants, and craftsmen working on the Cathedral.
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Open |
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Salisbury Cathedral, The Close, Salisbury,
Wiltshire SP1 2EF
Open daily all
year 7.15am to 6.15pm (restaurant
9.30am - 5.30pm). Opening hours are subject to change due to
services and events.
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In
the Close |
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Directions |
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Follow the city
centre signs to car parks or Cathedral Close.
Streetmap |
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Parking |
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| There is some
parking in the Close and along the local streets
or in the Multi Storey Car Park in New Street (see map). |
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Refreshments |
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There is an excellent
tea-room in the walled garden of Mompesson House.
The Cathedral's Refectory Restaurant is open daily from 9.30am
to 5.30pm (except over Christmas/New Year open 10am-4.00pm).
The Wardrobe Museum has a converted coach house, which is now
the Bernières
Tea Room. It is generally open on a daily basis from 10 am until
2 pm. Available are Morning Coffee, Home Cooked Lunches and baguettes
or sandwiches to order.
The Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum’s King’s
House Café offers home cooking ranging from morning bites
to a light lunch. There is a daily specials board and plenty
of homemade cakes for those afternoon teas. |
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Accessibility |
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 The
area is generally wheelchair accessible.
Disabled
parking available in the Cathedral Close for blue badge holders
(8 spaces).
The
Cathedral floor, restaurant and shop are wheelchair accessible
and there are toilets for wheelchair users. Two wheelchairs available
for use during your visit. Assistance dogs welcome. |
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