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Retirement Living in Salisbury

Discover retirement living in a medieval cathedral city

Salisbury, Wiltshire is known locally as ‘the city in the countryside’. It is famed for the impressive Salisbury cathedral (so beautiful it was painted in 1830 by John Constable) and close proximity to Salisbury Plain and Stonehenge. Salisbury has a bustling, energetic atmosphere, traditionally English but with an independent, innovative spirit and reputation for creativity. The city has captivated visitors for hundreds of years. Could our premium private retirement homes in Salisbury captivate you?

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Things to do in Salisbury

If you retire to Salisbury, you won’t be short of things to do. Starting with the Gothic splendour of Salisbury Cathedral. It boasts Britain’s tallest spire and is home to nesting peregrine falcons as well as the world’s best-preserved copy of the Magna Carta and the oldest working clock.

Then there’s Old Sarum, one of the earliest settlements in Salisbury, two miles from the centre. This iron age fort was home to Romans, Saxons and Normans and also a medieval castle. It makes a brilliant day out for history buffs – and their grandchildren.

For culture vultures, Salisbury Arts Centre hosts exhibitions, performances and films. Or try the independent gallery and café at Fisherton Mill. There’s theatre at the renowned Salisbury Playhouse and a unique Odeon cinema housed in a fantastic 15th century building.

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