Villages · South East England
Old Sarum
In or near Salisbury.
Old Sarum — a village in england south east.
Jonathan Hutchins — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury · 3.8 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
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
Old Sarum is a village located in South-East England, with a population of 987. The area is notable for its historical significance, featuring ancient earthworks and remnants of a once-thriving settlement. Visitors can explore the ruins that date back to prehistoric times, reflecting the village's long-standing heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.1017, -1.7853
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Laverstock
- Postcode
- SP4 6PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Population
- 987
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury — 3.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640995 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Boscombe Down Aviation Collection
Museums · 0.2 km
Raymond McEnhill Stadium
Stadiums · 0.3 km
Old Sarum Airfield
Museums · 0.3 km
Mudge Mapping Monument
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
NCN 45 link
Mountain bike trails · 1.4 km
Fastness
Theatres · 1.4 km
Castle Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
The Old Castle
Restaurants · 1.5 km
Kitchen Tower
Historic houses · 1.6 km
East Turret
Historic houses · 1.6 km
Great Chamber
Historic houses · 1.6 km
Herlewin’s Tower
Historic houses · 1.6 km
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📷 5Museums · South East England
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📷 5Stadiums · South East England
Raymond McEnhill Stadium
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📷 5Museums · South East England
Old Sarum Airfield
Old Sarum Airfield — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Mudge Mapping Monument
Mudge Mapping Monument — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountain bike trails · South East England
NCN 45 link
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📷 5Where to eat & stay near Old Sarum
Places to stay
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Camping & Caravan Club Salisbury
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📷 5Hotels · South East England
The Red Lion Hotel
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📷 7Hotels · South East England
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Cricket Field House
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📷 7Hotels · South West England
The Pembroke Arms
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Restaurants · South East England
The Old Castle
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
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📷 7Cafés · South East England
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Sarum?
- Old Sarum is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP4 6PX), in the parish of Laverstock.
- What is Old Sarum?
- Old Sarum — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Old Sarum?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP4 6PX.
- Is Old Sarum a protected site?
- Yes — Old Sarum 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 Old Sarum?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP4 6PX.