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The ultimate what's on guide to our modern medieval city!

Brought to you by Salisbury BID with support from Salisbury City Council, Salisbury Cathedral, Wiltshire Creative and Salisbury District Hospital. As a true Traditional Original, Salisbury is a modern medieval city with over 800 years of history you can sense on every corner. With a lavish heritage, rich arts and culture scene and an array of unique independent businesses there is much to see and

do. Experience Salisbury showcases what the city has to offer from the world-class attractions like Salisbury Cathedral to hidden gems that you may not realise are there. A city with a reputation for inspiration, there is plenty for residents and visitors to experience in Salisbury - explore our website to find out more. There are an endless number of reasons you should experience Salisbury and we will shout about them here! Experience Salisbury is a partnership between Salisbury BID, Salisbury City Council, Salisbury Cathedral, Salisbury Hospital & Wiltshire Creative.

29/07/2025

Salisbury's OSOboutique has recently won a £10,000 Retail Makeover in a national competition run by Spring & Autumn Fair and SaveTheHighStreet.org 🎉

OSO Boutique was chosen from the hundreds of applicants thanks to its exceptional customer service, award-winning curation and strong ties to the Salisbury community.

The transformation has already begun with small tweaks to the shop's layout and window display. We can't wait to see how it all comes together 🤩

Congratulations to Katie and the team at OSO!

You can read more about the competition and this brilliant prize over on our blog:
🔗 https://bit.ly/OSO-retail-makeover

28/07/2025

Have you ever been to Leonardo’s La Piazza? 🍕🍝🍷

Based on Minster Street, overlooking the Market Square, this indie restaurant serves pizza, pasta and other yummy Italian dishes 7 days a week!

Just fancy something sweet? There's also a cafe area for hot drinks, cakes and pastries as well as a well-stocked ice cream selection! 🍰🍦

Have you ever been to Leonardo's La Piazza?

26/07/2025

This week's takes us to Daliz, a menswear store stocking high-quality, sustainable, Scandi-inspired clothing and accessories. Founded by Darren and Liz (pictured), DALIZ encourages men to develop their individuality and style through fashion...

You can read more about this business over on our blog!

🔗 https://bit.ly/DALIZ

23/07/2025

Salisbury, school's out for the summer and there is SO much fun to be had in the city over the next 6 weeks! ☀️🍦

Our Summer Holidays What's On Guide is broken down into summer-long events as well as week-by-week breakdowns, and there's something for all the family.

Salisbury City Council ☀️Salisbury Cathedral ☀️ The Salisbury Museum ☀️ Salisbury Bear Hunt ☀️ Salisbury Library ☀️ Wiltshire Creative ☀️ The Rocketship Bookshop ☀️ Harnham Water Meadows Trust ☀️ Arundells ☀️ Victoria Park Community Tennis

💾 Be sure to save this post so that you can refer back to it over the holidays!

🔗 https://bit.ly/salisbury-summer-holidays-2025

22/07/2025

NOW OPEN IN SALISBURY: GAIL's 🥖🥐

Baked by hand with natural ingredients, GAIL's serve fresh, handmade bread, pastries and cakes, as well as house-blend speciality coffees 7 days a week ☕

If you fancy eating in, GAIL's has seating across two floors, with the upstairs providing stunning views of both the Poultry Cross and the Market Square.

GAIL's are keen to be a part of the Salisbury community, so keep an eye out for upcoming events and group meetings happening there. They're also donating any surplus products at the end of the day to local charities too!

📍 You can find GAIL's at 30 Butcher Row

21/07/2025

Salisbury's The Haunch of Venison is one of The Telegraph's 500 Best Pubs in England 🎉

Dating back to the 14th century, this characterful pub is a must-see when visiting the city. With its mummified hand, pewter bar and gravity-fed spirit taps, there's certainly nowhere else quite like it in Salisbury!

Cheers to being in the top 500! 🍻

📍 1 Minster Street

19/07/2025

☀️ FAYRE ON THE SQUARE IS BACK! ☀️

Family fun, tasty street food, and music & market pop-ups, all summer long on the Guildhall Square…

Fayre on the Square is open 7 days a week from now until 31 August, so why not get some friends together this weekend and go and check it out! 🍻

Fancy a game of pre-historic themed crazy croquet? This can be booked online in advance to secure your spot! 🦕

🔗 https://salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk/whats-on/fayre-on-the-square/

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17/07/2025

OPENING THIS SUNDAY: Chicktales Sailsbury 🍗🍟

Serving up the crispiest fried chicken and fries, Chicktales is a new indie fast food restaurant situated on Silver Street.

To celebrate their opening this Sunday, Chicktales will be running a FREE SPIN TO WIN from 12pm, where you’ll have the opportunity to win:
🍗 Burgers
🍗 Wings
🍗 Tenders
🍗 Wraps
🍟 Fries
🥤 Soft Drinks

Be sure to get down there quickly, these free prizes are only available whilst stocks last!

Welcome to Salisbury, Chicktales! 🍗😋

15/07/2025

To mark Indies Week, 48 of Salisbury BID's Independent businesses were decorated with bespoke window illustrations by Michele Millidge, and how good do they look?! 🤩🖌️

Whilst Indies Week might officially be over, lots of the businesses' windows are still proudly adorned with their beautiful artwork. How many of these have you spotted around the city?

13/07/2025

NOW OPEN ON THE HIGH STREET: Tinga Salisbury! 🌮

Tinga, an independently owned Mexican restaurant and bar, has recently relocated to 19 - 21 High Street, so went to check it out...

Serving up delicious small plates and handcrafted cocktails, Tinga is open everyday from 12pm, whether you fancy a Mexican feast or just a drink or two.

Cocktails are 2-4-1 from 12pm-6pm everyday, see you there for a frozen margarita on the terrace? ☀️

Dishes featured in this video:
🥑 Guacamole Clásico
🍍 Coliflor al Pastor
🐟 Fish Baja Tacos
🌶️ Chichirron Tacos
🌮 Lamb Birria Tacos
🫘 Black Beans & Cheese Quesadilla

12/07/2025

Salisbury BID's Indies Week might be drawing to a close, but there are lots of ways that you can continue to support our independent businesses throughout the coming days, weeks and months 🛍️💙

💸 - Choose to shop and spend locally where you can rather than using online giants.
🤳 - Engage with your favourite Indie businesses on social media. Every follow, like and comment helps!
👋 - Pop in and say hello, our indies play a key role in our community.
💬 - Recommend local businesses to friends or family that would love them as much as you do.
⭐ - Leave online reviews to help boost their online presence.

So, in the spirit of supporting Indies, please tag your favourite indie businesses in the comments below! 👇

Support Small. Support Local. Support Salisbury. 💙

10/07/2025

This Indies Week, we want to highlight the invaluable role that independent businesses play in our community and the future of our city 💡

Our Indie businesses:

💸 Foster Economic Growth: They have a significant impact on the economy, generating job opportunities and fuelling local growth.

📍 Preserve Local Character: They help preserve the unique identity and flavour of our neighbourhoods, making them more enticing for residents and visitors alike.

🎨 Promote Entrepreneurship & Creativity: They provide a platform for local artisans, craftsmen, and creators to showcase their talents and share their unique products or services.

🔗 Read more here: https://www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk/salisbury-blog/2023/july/the-power-of-supporting-independent-b...

So, this Indies Week, be sure to support your favourite local Salisbury businesses!

Support Independent, Support Salisbury 💙

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