The bed and breakfast is in a quiet village, just 4 miles south from Salisbury city centre, on one of the oldest streets in Wiltshire.
Alderbury has a population of about 2000. There are two pubs, the Green Dragon and the Three Crowns. Charles Dickens is believed to have been staying at The Green Dragon, while writing Martin Chuzzlewit, and that the Blue Dragon in the book, is in fact based on this pub.
There is a post office,a village store, a police station, a church, and a small park.
Nearby Points of Interest
- Salisbury Cathedral (4 mi)
- Over 750 years old, and home to the tallest spire in Britain, Salisbury Cathedral is a must when visiting the city.
- Old Sarum Castle and Cathedral (6 mi)
- And iron age hill fort, and the site of the original cathedral, a wonder around Old Sarum will take you back through 5000 years of history.
- Stonehenge (13 mi)
- Stonehenge is a must do attraction when visiting the south of England. Its has baffled scientists for years, as to the nature of its true purpose. Shrouded in mystery, Stonehenge is sure to impress.
Local Amenities
- Tesco (2 mi)
- A large branch of Tesco's is just 2 miles down the road. This shop is 24 hour, and has an ATM, and a Pharmacy.
- Post Office (0.5 mi)
- A small, village post office.
Salisbury
(4.0mi, 6.4km)
From the Exeter Street Roundabout (With Salisbury Cathedral on your right), take first exit onto Churchill Way South. Next roundabout, take second exit, A36, towards Southampton. (Wiltshire college on your left as you take exit)
Follow A36 until for about 1 mile, until the start of dual carriageway. Take the first right turn from Dual Carriageway. Follow this road into Alderbury, and when you get to the Green Dragon crossroads, (pub on left) turn right down Silver Street. Second house on right.