Best Opticians in Salisbury 2026

Ranked by Visitors - updated April 2026

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🏆 #1 Top Voted
#1
Silverthornes Opticians
Silverthornes Opticians
50 Catherine St, Salisbury SP1 2DD
#2
Mark Jones Eye & Hearing Care
Mark Jones Eye & Hearing Care
21, 23 Fisherton St
#3
Memory Opticians
Memory Opticians
13 Catherine St, Salisbury SP1 2DF
#4
Sales Optical Services Ltd / Salisbury Eyewear Ltd
Sales Optical Services Ltd / Salisbury Eyewear Ltd
8, Ashfield Rd
#5
Vision Express Opticians - Salisbury
Vision Express Opticians - Salisbury
25-27 Butcher Row, Salisbury SP1 1EP

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Vision Express Opticians - Salisbury

What to expect ÔÇö price guide

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Budget
Great value picks
┬À Sales Optical Services Ltd / Salisbury Eyewear Ltd
┬À Vision Express Opticians - Salisbury
££
Mid-range
Most popular choice
┬À Mark Jones Eye & Hearing Care
┬À Memory Opticians
£££
Premium
Top-rated options
┬À Silverthornes Opticians

Opticians in Salisbury ÔÇö full guide

­ƒÅå Silverthornes Opticians is currently Salisbury's top-ranked opticians ÔÇö voted #1 by locals.

Specsavers on Blue Boar Row is the busiest optician in Salisbury, offering NHS-funded sight tests for eligible patients and a well-known 2-for-1 glazed frames offer. For a more personalised and independent experience, Salisbury Optical on Fisherton Street offers individual frame sourcing and thorough examinations without the volume of a chain practice.

Salisbury is a cathedral city in Wiltshire with a population of around 40,000. Despite its size, it consistently outperforms expectations for the quality and variety of opticians on offer ÔÇö particularly along Fisherton Street, the Cathedral Close, and The Maltings shopping centre. The city draws over 5 million visitors a year, many of whom are specifically searching for the best opticians Salisbury has to offer.

By area of Salisbury

City Centre
The main concentration of opticians providers in Salisbury — easy to reach on foot from the Cathedral and train station.
Fisherton Street and west Salisbury
Several independent practitioners on and around Fisherton Street.
Castle Road and Southampton Road
Larger commercial premises — Spire Hospital, larger gyms and car-accessible clinics.
Surrounding suburbs
Local providers in Laverstock, Harnham and Bishopdown — convenient for residents in those areas.

Tips ÔÇö opticians in Salisbury

ÔåÆNHS sight tests are free for children under 16, adults over 60 and those on qualifying benefits — check eligibility at nhs.uk.
ÔåÆBook eye tests at least 2 weeks ahead — last-minute availability is limited at most Salisbury opticians.
Independent opticians often offer brands and frames not available at chain practices.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get an NHS eye test in Salisbury?+

Specsavers, Vision Express, Boots and Scrivens all offer NHS sight tests in Salisbury for eligible patients. Check nhs.uk to confirm your eligibility before booking.

Is Opticians in Salisbury good?+

Yes — Salisbury has an excellent reputation for its opticians. The city punches above its weight for a place of 47,000 people, with a strong independent culture and high local standards.

Where in Salisbury can I find the best opticians?+

The city centre and Fisherton Street are the main areas for opticians in Salisbury. See our ranked list above for the top-rated options as voted by locals.

Is Opticians near Salisbury Cathedral?+

Many of the best opticians options in Salisbury are within walking distance of the Cathedral. The Cathedral Close and Fisherton Street area (10 minutes walk) are the best starting points.

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Salisbury Cathedral was built in just 38 years (1220–1258), which is extraordinarily fast for a medieval building of its size — most cathedrals took centuries.

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Salisbury Cathedral is built on a raft of clay and gravel over a bog — the Victorians added 6,000 tonnes of stone to one side to stop it sinking further.

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Old Sarum is one of the oldest settlements in Britain — it has been continuously occupied since the Iron Age, over 3,000 years ago.