Old Sarum

There’s nothing quite like going for a walk on a crisp winter day. Why not wrap up warm and bring your dog along to Old Sarum for a stroll? http://bit.ly/2r0oVYe

This Sunday at 7pm we will be lighting a beacon at Old Sarum. The Beacon will symbolise the 'light of hope' that emerged from the darkness of war. Whilst the flame burns we shall read the names of all those from Salisbury who died. This is not an event but if people did want to see the beacon you should be able to view it from the original cathedral site on the outer bailey. The car park will be open but please be aware there is little lighting and you will need a torch and sturdy shoes if you wish to attend.

Thanks to Jeff Welch for this fabulous picture of the sky at Old Sarum last week. As the nights draw in, please be aware that the castle and car park are still open daily but now close at 4pm.

The sun has not set on our half term event yet. Spooky tours at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Spooky crafts in our craft tent have been very popular as has the fancy dress competition at 3pm. Come and join us for some fresh air and hopefully sunshine.

Today's winner was Eleanor of Aquitaine. A famous princess then Queen who was imprisoned at Old Sarum on and off for 16 years.

A lovely day now the sun has come out. Here are some perhaps more cute rather than scary pinecone bats made on site today.

Any ideas what this punishment device could be? Join us today and all week at 11am, 1pm & 3pm for gruesome stories about this and more.

Here is the winner of yesterday's fancy dress competition. Not only a great costume but a song and dance too. Join us at 3pm today for a chance to win.

Are you coming along to Spooky Sarum this Half Term? From creepy craft activities to terrifying tours by the jailer, there’s plenty to keep the family entertained. And don’t forget - little horrors can come dressed in ghoulish attire for the chance to win a prize!
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Thanks Country & Town House Magazine – we're delighted to be selected as one of the best seasonal spots to visit! Why not join us for a crisp autumn walk and discover this remarkable historic landscape? https://eht.social/2EG4MjN

Are you brave enough to explore Spooky Sarum this Half Term? Bring the family for a host of Halloween fun, with creepy crafts and scary stories to keep little monsters entertained.
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We have been busy at Sarum today doing a little bit of filming to promote our upcoming event. We would like to add that we are not planning to torture your children for real.

The trophies have arrived for our Halloween event. Join us at 3pm every day in half term in your scariest costume for a chance to win this headless chap. Hopefully the weather will be as nice as this.

Bring your little horrors to Old Sarum this Halloween half term! Ghoulish fun and games await, plus a chance to look spooktastic in our daily fancy dress competition. 🎃

Watching the mist lifting off Salisbury at the start of another beautiful day at Old Sarum.

Nothing like a colourful line of Hawke's automobiles in the car park to cheer up a dreary day at Old Sarum.

Opened early today to allow Alex Langlands and Rick Edwards the chance to film Old Sarum for an upcoming documentary on the History Channel. In Alex's words Sarum is a national treasure that more people should know about. We like Alex.

The rain doesn't stop us having a great time at Old Sarum. Join us for fire breathing jester shows, have a go archery, living history and sword school. Meet our knights and their horses and learn what life was like in the time of the Joust.

Have you booked tickets to our Bank Holiday Joust? Travel back in time and experience this epic medieval tournament! http://bit.ly/OSarumJoust

When I was young, I lived in Wiltshire, passed Old Sarum many times, but had never visited! Fast forward 60 years and living in USA, we visited this historic site,on a visit to the area where I grew up and both my husand and I were amazed at what we discovered, it was very interesting, and the views of surrounding area, were fabulous. Very well worth an afternoon strolling around Old Sarum.🇬🇧❤️

We lov to go there for dog walking .It is a great place the view is amazing all around ,

We live in Salisbury so are lucky to have this on our door stop .

We had lots of Halloween fun this afternoon - spooky stories, making dream catchers, a run around finding the pumpkins. And we can't come to old Sarum without rolling down the slope :)

The castle doesn't take long to look around - I did it in about 40/45 minutes but the walk up there is glorious and the views are stunning. I spent hours just rambling around, and there are plenty of sun traps to read in. One o my favourite places!

My relative, Robert Renfro ( Reynfreu) was a prisoner in the Castle of old Sarum in the years 1304 to 1307. I'm so curious to know why, and what happened to him after.....

Lovely walk and great views! Been a few times now and enjoy it every time! Haven't gone into the main castle though! Maybe will do next time! Only down fall was the amount of dog mess around!

Incredible, if only we could time travel

I went for a day of jousting, with falconry, jesters, juggling and medieval music. The views are fantastic, and we were very lucky to have perfect weather.



I'll give it 5 as it's such a wonderful place to go to, that's despite a rather rude and grumpy parking attendant, but I'd probably be grumpy after day in the heat guiding cars around!

Great; I'm in awe of the history , the view of constables' Salisbury and I walk my dog recently in this dog friendly community in respect of all users of this national gem

Great place to go. My son did the Easter challenge which made the morning a bit longer walked round the old Bailey with our dog is beauiful. Had a picnic roughly time scale 2/3 hours there. Salisbury View are amazing you can see the people jump from planes which is close by. Great morning out. Thank you �

First time there yesterday & I fell in love with place. Just great surroundings & views & love learning about the history.Lots of people with their dogs running around which was lovely to see. People paragliding above, just a lovely atmosphere. Can't wait to go again �

Fab Day with my family at clash of the Romans today. So much to do and see and everyone was so friendly. Thank you

We enjoyed exploring the castle and cathedral remains, whilst enjoying the views over Salisbury. It was a bit windy up there, but would love to return on a Summers day with a picnic.

Loved the historicity of the place. It was tranquil and peaceful even though there were a fair few people around. I went around the site barefoot and the Earthing experience was...

I loved Old Sarum. It's a great place for walking and exploring first hand. People don't understand what's so pretty about it, but when you walk from top to bottom (after the wind has been knocked out of you) it's worth the climb.

There's a nice walk from Stonehenge to Woodhenge. We got the bus from there to Old Sarum then spent the next day back there and explored Salisbury Cathedral.

Great show for the jousting event shame about the toilets very dirty lack off toilet paper and that was at 11-15 am food was a let down questions for ages at the pork place then gave up otherwise very good day 😊🎉

Great event and location, but disappointed with the facilites on the day (grand joust). Only food was hog roast, no alternatives for vegetarians.

From California, really enjoyed it. Maybe a small food stand would improve the experience but there is the "Harvest" across the street a short ways so food really wasn't a problem for us. Great place for photography, fresh air and learning experience.

Excellent event, Romans were awesome and My Son and I had a great time.

Only negative was the entire top car park was closed for disabled use only, seemed excessive only half the spots were used. Carried my son up the hill, which other people might not have managed.