Salisbury Cathedral Close
Preservation Society
Supporting Excellence in Heritage Estate Management
In the course of 800 years, Salisbury Cathedral Close has become a unique collection of religious and secular buildings in a tranquil walled setting. It is unrivalled in Britain in terms of scale and beauty.
Yet today, commercial pressures threaten and can lead to the neglect of these structures and their surroundings. The Salisbury Cathedral Close Preservation Society exists to protect buildings and environment alike through education and activism, not just for today, but for future generations.
We ask for your support as a member, donor or both.
Find out more…
Recent News
There has been a considerable amount of activity on the Leaden Hall planning application including objections from the Georgian Group, Gardens Trust and Wiltshire Historic Buildings Trust. Many of the circa 200 comments on the Wiltshire Planning website have opposed the planning application.
For more information please see News & Live Issues.
The Tennis Courts Car Park/Marsh Close: Update
The application to obtain permanent permission for the car park was refused because the design was not of a sufficiently high standard for the heritage setting; nor did it meet the “sustainable and green agenda” in the Cathedral’s document “Moving Green”.
Please see News and Live Issues/Tennis Courts Parking and Marsh Close.
Visit The Close
Follow in the footsteps of Constable, Turner or Handel. Discover a green oasis in the centre of the city.
News & Live Issues
Leaden Hall Planning Application
Donate
Preserving The Close and supporting free access to its beauty and rich history requires resources. We are grateful for your contribution.
Membership
The Society is very active in ensuring any development is in keeping with this unique heritage. We have provided financial support towards various projects, most recently the replacement of the traffic kiosk.
Membership is open regardless of place of residency. An Annual General Meeting is normally held in Spring.
The Society also arranges at least one annual lecture, usually in the autumn.
If you’re interested, see more info on our patron and trustees.
