Whats on in Salisbury 2008
Famously located just a few miles from Stonehenge, and itself steeped in history, the medieval city of Salisbury has much to offer during the Spring/Summer 08 Season. Below are just a few of the events and attractions for 2008.
SALISBURY CATHEDRAL’S 750th Celebrations
During April and September 2008, Salisbury Cathedral is celebrating its 750th year since construction. Just a few minutes’ walk from St Anns House, there are plenty of events to be enjoyed, including a Medieval Fair on 4th and 5th May and a stunning Flower Festival from 17th to 21st June.
For full details of all events visit www.salisburycathedral.org.uk.
The renowned SALISBURY INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL kicks off on 23rd May and runs through until 8th June.
This year’s Festival boasts an artistic focus on song, an environmental focus on Vegetation and a cultural focus on Africa. Artistic highlights include a unique opportunity to see Shakespeare’s Globe players perform Romeo and Juliet in the grounds of Wilton House, together with Confluences III – The Traveller, the third piece in the four year Festival commission Confluences – a collaborative work between writer (and Salisbury resident) Vikram Seth and composer Alec Roth. This collaboration was described by The Times as “the Rolls and Royce of the arts world.” For full details on all events visit the website at www.salisburyfestival.co.uk.
SALISBURY PLAYHOUSE is the South West’s leading producing theatre. The Spring/Summer season runs until the end of June and includes the revival of moving wartime drama Touched and the hilarious farce What the Butler Saw.
Performances run Monday to Saturday. For details of the full season programme, including production times, please visit www.salisburyplayhouse.com
WILTON HOUSE
This 460 year old building with its history, architecture, art treasures and 21 acres of gardens and parkland attracts visitors from all over the world. The magnificent grounds and house are open to the public during Easter weekend (21st – 24th March) and then from 5th April to 28th September. Spring/Summer event highlights include The Salisbury Motor Fair (14th and 15th June), Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Musical Extravaganza with Fireworks (12th July) and the Wilton Horse Trials (26th and 27th July).
COUNTRY PURSUITS
You’ll find a wealth of countryside events in the Salisbury area this Spring and Summer. Highlights include THE NEW FOREST AND HAMPSHIRE COUNTY SHOW from 29th to 31st July, for full details visit www.newforestshow.co.uk.