Old Sarum

At a Glance

Dog Access

Off-lead areas in the grounds

Dogs are allowed in the castle on a lead and off the lead on the outer bailey, as long as they are kept under control. There are four dog bins on the outer bailey and one in the car park itself. Water bowls are available outside the shop.

Site Type

Prehistoric Site

Entry

£8.50 adult

£4.25 child · £21.25 family

Members

Free for English Heritage members

Facilities

Café / restaurant, Gardens, Parking, Picnic seating, Shop, Toilets, Wheelchair access

Telephone

01722 335398

Parking

Parking is 200m from the site. Parking free for English Heritage members displaying a valid car sticker; non-members must pay. The car park is situated on a slight slope on the outer bailey, approximately 200 metres from the shop and admission point. There are 30 spaces on tarmac and 30 in the grass overflow car park. Additional parking can be organised on the site if necessary (please arrange before your visit). The driveway has two right angle bends that make access unsuitable for coaches. Coach drop off and parking at Old Sarum is available in the lay-by next to the main road. For coach drop off at Old Sarum, use what3wordsrust.comitted.calendars to plan your route.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is Old Sarum dog friendly?

  Old Sarum is genuinely one of the better English Heritage sites for dogs, and it's clear some thought has gone into it. Dogs can go off lead on the outer bailey as long as they're under close control, though leads are required inside the castle itself. There are four dog bins on the outer bailey, another in the car park, and water bowls outside the shop — plus you're welcome to picnic anywhere on site.

• Are dogs allowed at Old Sarum year round?

  The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs at Old Sarum, so the site appears to be open to dogs throughout the year. As rules can occasionally change, it's worth checking directly with English Heritage before your visit if you want to be certain.

• What should I know before visiting Old Sarum with my dog?

  The most important thing to be aware of is the lead rule: dogs must be kept on lead inside the castle, but can be off lead on the outer bailey under close control. There's no café on site — just a vending machine — so pack your own lunch, which is easy enough as picnics are welcome anywhere on the grounds. The chalk turf on the ramparts is springy underfoot, good for older dogs, and the banks and ditches are well worked by rabbits, so expect some enthusiastic nose work along the way.

Castle Road

Salisbury SP1 3SD

51.0919, -1.8015