Sauntering around Salisbury

Our five week trip to SW England and S Wales began with a long drive down to Salisbury. Despite a slow start due to lots of road works and volume of traffic, we made reasonable time overall. Once we had checked into the Premier Inn for our overnight stay, we set off to explore the city and find somewhere for a meal.

Salisbury gets a big appreciation vote from us for having a dedicated blue badge car park in the centre, each space having its own ramp up to a wide pavement. After a Thai meal we wandered through the streets, viewing the cathedral from the outside, to a quirky bar next to the old mill race. Racheal enjoyed the sound of the water while Summer and I enjoyed our drinks.

The main reason for choosing Salisbury to break our journey to Plymouth, was to visit Stonehenge. It did not disappoint.

The fully accessible Visitor Centre had plenty of things for Racheal to touch, even the models were at wheelchair height. The volunteers were very helpful, finding things to help her have the best experience. The replica roundhouses were all easily accessible, except one which had a small threshold, but we managed to get inside and again found lots of things for Racheal to feel. I’m sure, if we hadn’t needed one of us to take photographs, all three of us could have moved that stone!

A bus took us to Stonehenge , a five minute ride away, where we were able to walk right round on a good path. The beautiful weather made the day even better, and we were able to sit and admire them for a while. Back at the visitor centre we enjoyed lunch in the cafe before making use of the Changing Places Toilet and continuing our journey.