St Martins Church, Salisbury
St Martin's Church, St Martin's Church Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2HY
St Martin's is the Parish Church of Sarum St Martin. It predates it's famous neighbour, Salisbury Cathedral by more than a century, but is relatively unknown. An opportunity to wander round this beautiful building at your leisure and learn something of it's past.
The Tower has 8 bells cast between 1582 and 1990, many in Salisbury. Find out about the exciting world of traditional English bellringing, how bells are rung, watch demos and even have-a-go under the supervision an experienced teacher!
Enjoy music played on recorder and our magnificent Hills 1869 two-manual organ.
Light refreshments available for a donation.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 11 am to 2 pm
Location & directions
St Martin's Church, St Martin's Church Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2HY
- Directions:
- The Church is close to the College Roundabout where the A36 Southampton Road joins the Salisbury Ring Road, but is hidden by the Wiltshire College & University Centre. Please note, there is no right hand turn into Tolgate Road (leading to St Martin's Church Street) from the A36 Southamption when approaching Salsibury. There is a pedestrian underpass between St Anne's Street and St Martin's Church Street, which is convenient if walking to/from the Cathedral via Exeter Street Gate.
- Contact on day:
- Louise Gay
- Telephone number:
- +447787524991
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The majority of the church is wheelchair accessible and there is an accessible toilet. We regret access to the tower where the bellringing takes place is down four steps which aren't suitable for a ramp.
Additional information
There is a small church carpark next to the Church. Free on-street parking includes Tolgate Road and Fowlers Hill (2 hr max). Churchill Gardens carpark opposite Wiltshire College and University Centre is also free - walk across the College carpark to the churchyard. The nearest city carpark is Culver Street multi-storey pay and display.
