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One of Salisbury 's unique advantages is that it has the perfect blend of both old and new. Its streets are lined with buildings from throughout the city's history to the current day, with medieval walls, half-timbered Tudor town houses, and Georgian and Victorian mansions.

But Salisbury is more than a living history, it is a modern, cosmopolitan and lively place to live and offers a perfect balance between city living and rural life – a factor that is seeing a high number of 30-59 year olds migrating to the area every year whilst the city region's population is expected to have increased by 15 per cent by 2013.

Getting around Salisbury
Salisbury has been a major regional cross-road for thousands of years, and this is still the case today, with the A30, A303 and A338 being the main trunk roads that connect the city with the M3 motorway and surrounding area. And official figures indicate that 68 per cent of commuters travel less than 12 miles into work with an average journey time of 20 minutes. But don't be fooled into thinking that congestion isn't a problem because it is – especially on a Friday and particularly on the A36 Southampton Road .

Alternatively, there are four Park & Ride schemes that are in operation to help reduce traffic congestion, located at Beehive, Wilton, Britford and London Road and cost as little as £2.00-2.50 per day.

Salisbury rail station – located a ten-minute walk from the city centre on South Wester Road - has direct services to and from Warminster, Grateley, Romsey and Disbury along with being on the main line from London. Whereas most local bus services pass through the main bus station that is centrally located along Endless Street , just off Market Place.

Eating, drinking and shopping in Salisbury
There are market towns in the UK and then there is Salisbury . The city boasts more than 150 markets every year, including the 800 year old Charter Market and a number of farmer's, craft's and French markets which collaborate every summer for the Salisbury Food & Drink Festival. And given the city's compact nature, you won't have to walk too far if you are looking for the usual array of high street stores.

Old George Mall Shopping Centre on High Street has over 50 high street names including Marks and Spencer, BHS, WH Smith, Next and River Island . Whereas the Maltings is located along the river and is home to a plethora of independent and specialist shops ranging from books and crafts to fashion and toys.

As befits an historical city, Salisbury is blessed with a good choice of places to eat and drink and most fall under the watchful eye of the somewhat imposing Cathedral that dominates the city's physical landscape. Head towards the Market Square area and you will find a range of eateries and bars to cater for all tastes, and budgets.

Indeed, if you have a penchant for enjoying a mid-morning latte or cappuccino whilst reading the papers or simply people-watching, Market Square has a number of cosmopolitan pavement cafes and cosy tea shops. And when it comes to eating out in the evening, this is the place to come for the widest choice of restaurants that serve everything from bistros and traditional English to French, Italian, Indian and Thai. Prezzo, Lemon Tree and Square are particularly worth an evening out.

But Salisbury 's true strength lies in its great choice of traditional pubs that have been serving beers since the days of Cromwell, such as the medieval Haunch of Venison with its choice of more than 50 malt whiskies or Ox Row Inn .

The Mill on Bridge Street is a good choice on account of its riverside setting. But there are also a number of modern bars and clubs in the centre such as Moloko and Escoba . Whereas Spirit is where all the ‘beautiful' fashionada can be found on a Friday and Saturday night.

Culturally, few places can beat Salisbury . The cathedral dates back over 800 years and was described by Bill Bryson as “the single most beautiful structure in England ”. And he should know, after all he has seen everything there is to see in these shores. Military buffs will enjoy Wardrobe, a museum dedicated to the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment. Whilst Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum is another noteworthy place to while away a few hours.

Main residential areas
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