South West England | Wiltshire | Cathedrals and Churches |

Salisbury is unique amongst medieval English cathedrals, built within one century with no substantial later additions. The building itself is remarkable, a testimony to the faith and practical skills of those who erected it. But it is much more than an historical monument. It is the Cathedral Church of the Salisbury diocese and so the Mother Church of several hundred parishes in Wiltshire and Dorset. It is a centre of pilgrimage for hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Every day, week in week out, for century after century, God is worshipped here. Above all it is a place of prayer.

The Cathedral's Refectory Restaurant is open daily from 9.30am to 5.30pm (except over Christmas/New Year open 10am-4.00pm) offering a self-service buffet selection of light snacks throughout the day, plus morning coffee, hot and cold buffet lunches, afternoon tea - and plenty more besides. Freshly prepared hot lunches are served from midday through until 2pm.

The Cathedral Shop, situated adjacent to the Restaurant, offers a wide range of souvenirs, gifts, CDs, books, jewellery, pictures, clothing and confectionery through which you can remember your visit.