Historic pubs · South West England
George and Dragon
In or near Salisbury.
George and Dragon in England South West, United Kingdom.
Chris Talbot — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury · 0.7 km
About
George and Dragon is a historic pub in England South West, United Kingdom, dating from 1400. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The George and Dragon is a pub located in Salisbury, South-West England. Established in 1400, it is one of the region's historic drinking establishments. The pub is situated within the boundaries of the River Avon System SSSI and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs AONB, highlighting its significance in both natural and cultural heritage. Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere in a setting that reflects the area's rich history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0722, -1.7964
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Salisbury
- Postcode
- SP1 3SY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Established
- 1400
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.georgeanddragonsalisbury.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17546413 (CC0)
- wikipedia: George and Dragon, Salisbury (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is George and Dragon?
- George and Dragon is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode SP1 3SY), in the parish of Salisbury.
- What is George and Dragon?
- George and Dragon in England South West, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to George and Dragon?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP1 3SY.
- When was George and Dragon built?
- Built or established in 1400.
- Is George and Dragon a protected site?
- Yes — George and Dragon is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to George and Dragon?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP1 3SY.