.Population: 36,000; 90 miles (144 kilometres) south-west of London (1½ hours by rail; 2 hours by coach). The historic and beautiful city of Salisbury is dominated by its magnificent Gothic Cathedral. It has a wealth of ancient buildings particularly in the lovely cathedral close.

World famous Stonehenge is close by and the New Forest and South Coast are within easy reach. Suggested excursions include Oxford, Bath, Winchester, Bournemouth and London