Experience Salisbury

27/11/2025

Salisbury's streets on the Late Night Shopping evenings are going to be filled with the sound of Christmas thanks to lots of talented local performers 🎄🎶

As well as live music around the city, expect nationals and indies alike staying open late, exclusive offers and promotions as well as other festive surprises. There might even be a chance of snowfall... ❄️

Be sure to get some friends together, and head into Salisbury on 04, 11 & 18 December. Don't forget there's free parking in all Wiltshire Council car parks from 4pm!

Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School 🎶 Amesbury Community Soul Singers 🎶 Downton Band 🎶 Starcast Performing Arts Schools, Salisbury 🎶 Hyde Brass Band 🎶 Salisbury Plain Military Wives Choir 🎶 Salisbury City Band

Old George Mall Salisbury Cross Keys Shopping Centre

27/11/2025

✨ Salisbury has transformed into the magical City of Stars 🌟

Why not explore the constellation of installations lighting up Salisbury’s medieval streets this Christmastime...

You can pick up a Trail Map at Salisbury Information Centre or download one via our website: 🔗 https://bit.ly/starlit-trail

Every element of this accessible trail has been created, made, and delivered by individuals from, or connected to, Salisbury 🌟

26/11/2025

Salisbury is the City of Stars this Christmastime… ⭐️

Get ready to be enchanted this festive season in the magical ‘City of Stars’. From stunning art installations to festive markets, pantomime performances, and late night shopping, Salisbury promises an unforgettable Christmas experience for all.

✨ Follow a starlit trail of sculpture and light through the City of Stars
🎅 Make precious memories at Santa’s grotto on the Guildhall Square
❄️ Enjoy food, drink and festivities at Christmas on the Square
🛍️ Buy your Christmas gifts after work at Salisbury's Late Night Shopping evenings
🎁 Explore an artisan Christmas market on 30 Nov, 07, 14 & 21 Dec

Experience Salisbury is your ULTIMATE guide to what's on this festive season
🔗 https://bit.ly/starlit-trail

25/11/2025

JUST CONFIRMED: Free Parking for Late Night Shopping 🎉✨

To help support local businesses, Salisbury BID are funding FREE PARKING in all Wiltshire Council Car Parks from 4pm on all three nights 💸

At Salisbury's Late Night Shopping, expect stellar performances from local musicians, exclusive offers and promotions as well as a chance of snow.... So, why not get some friends together, do some Christmas shopping and support our local businesses on Thursdays 04, 11 & 18 December.

🔗 https://bit.ly/Salisbury-Late-Night-Shopping

(Wiltshire Council Car Parks: Brown Street East & West, Central Long Stay, College Street, Culver Street, Salt Lane, The Maltings and Lush House)

Our Wiltshire

You asked, we listened! Salisbury is opening LATER and on MORE DATES this Christmas! Whether you've got presents to buy or you want to treat yourself to a new Christmas party outfit, big brands and indies alike will be open until 8pm on Thursdays in December! 

24/11/2025

Be sure to visit Salisbury Cathedral this festive season, it's the perfect place to experience a traditional Advent and Christmas 🎄

Happening this November and December:

✨ Twilight Tower Tours // 21 Nov - 04 Jan // £22 when pre-booked
🎵 Cantata Evensong // 23 Nov // 4:30pm // FREE
🕯️ From Darkness to Light: The Advent Procession // 28 - 30 Nov // FREE
🕰️ Festive Late Night Opening // 11 Dec // 6:30pm - 8:30pm // FREE
🎨 Christmas Crafts and Storytelling // 20 & 22 Dec // FREE with admission
🎶 Carols by Candlelight // 22 & 23 Dec // 7pm // FREE
👪 A Family Crib Service for Christmas Eve // 24 Dec // 1pm & 2:30pm // FREE
🎄 Festal Evensong for Christmas Day // 25 Dec // 3pm // FREE

Check out our Christmas Hub, for the full lineup of events this festive season:
🔗 https://bit.ly/christmas-in-salisbury

Get ready to be enchanted this Christmas as Salisbury transforms into the "City of Stars". From stunning art installations to festive markets, pantomime performances, and even snowfall, Salisbury promises an unforgettable Christmas experience for all.

23/11/2025

GIVEAWAY: Win a Family Ticket for Dear Santa at Salisbury City Hall 🎅🎄

Dear Santa is a delightful journey through the wonders of Rod Campbell's classic festive story packed with festive fun, songs and participation. There's also an opportunity to meet Santa afterwards, with every child receiving a special gift 🎁

As part of this giveaway, you'll also receive your own copy of Rod Campbell's Dear Santa! 📖

To enter:
⭐ Follow Experience Salisbury and Salisbury City Hall
⭐ Tag a friend in the comments
⭐ Share this post!

ENTRIES CLOSE: Thursday 04 December at 8am. Winner will be announced the same day and able to choose the Dear Santa date they wish to attend. Dear Santa is at Salisbury City Hall on 09 & 10 December.

GOOD LUCK 🤞

T&Cs:
- Giveaway closes 8am Thursday 04 December 2025 and the winner will be announced on social media on the same day.
- The winner will be contacted via social media on Thursday 04 December 2025 to claim their prize and select their date.
- A family ticket is for at least 1 adult and up to 3 children.
- We will randomly select 1 winner with a random number generator.
- This is one giveaway, running across Facebook and Instagram with one set of tickets; you can enter on both platforms.
- We will not contact anyone before the giveaway closing date/time so please do not respond or engage with any account before that date that tries to contact you.

22/11/2025

Last night, Salisbury City Council held their annual Christmas Begins event to mark the start of the festive season in Salisbury 🎄🌟

This year’s Christmas on the Square lineup includes:
☃️ SnowGlobe Bar (until 31 Dec)
🎅 Santa’s Grotto (until 24 Dec)
🛍️ Festive Retail Huts (until 24 Dec)
🌭 Delicious Street Food & Treats (until 31 Dec)
🎶 Regular Local Performers (various dates)
🎁 Sunday Festive Markets (30 Nov, 7, 14 & 21 Dec)

Don’t forget, there’s also the Star Trail to explore too! 🌟

🎄 Christmas on the Square is your go-to destination for festive fun this season! 🎄

21/11/2025

Already planning your festive fun? Keep an eye out for our 'Christmas in Salisbury' brochures, which are currently making their way across the city! 🎄⭐

With almost 50 festive events included in this handy guide, we're sure there's something for EVERYONE to enjoy this November and December.

If you haven't had one through your door, copies are available to pick up at Salisbury Information Centre as well as at various venues across Salisbury.

Full details of Christmas in Salisbury are also available on our website!
🔗 LINK IN BIO

21/11/2025

FIRST LOOK: Salisbury's Christmas Bar for 2025 🎄☃️🌟

Opening TODAY, Salisbury SnowGlobe is looking wonderful. With mulled wine, gingerbread decorating, regular live entertainment and even a chance of snow, be sure to pop down over the weekend and mark the start of the festive season in Salisbury 🍷

Don't forget, Christmas Begins in the Guildhall Square from 1pm! 📣

Salisbury City Council Sticky Toffee Jazz

20/11/2025

Santa has made time in his busy schedule to return to Salisbury this Christmas – come and meet him in his grotto! 🎅✨

Capture the joy of Christmastime with family photos and feel the excitement as your little ones await a special moment with Santa himself. Each child will receive a wrapped gift to take home, straight from Santa’s workshop! 🎁

Tickets sell out fast, so book now for the best slots...
🔗 https://bit.ly/santas-grotto-salisbury

Santa has made time in his busy schedule to return to Salisbury this Christmas – come and meet him in his grotto!Capture the joy of Christmastime with family photos and feel the excitement as your little ones await a special moment with Santa himself.Each child will receive a wrapped gift to take ...

19/11/2025

The festive entertainment lineup at this year's Christmas on the Square has been released and it looks BRILLIANT 🤩🎶

This year's festive bar is Salisbury SnowGlobe and the entertainment to look forward to includes an ABBA Night, a Silent Disco and over 25 different talented local musicians!

Be sure to save this post to refer back to. See you at the SnowGlobe! 👋🎄

Salisbury City Council

18/11/2025

Fancy some new Christmas decs? Our city centre businesses have you covered! 🎄🌟

From traditional ornaments to contemporary pieces, you'll be sure to find something that suits your style in Salisbury.