Best Golf Courses in Salisbury 2026
Ranked by locals — updated April 2026
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🏆 High Post Golf Club is currently Salisbury's top-ranked golf courses — voted #1 by locals.
Salisbury and South Wilts Golf Club at Netherhampton is the closest and largest golf complex to the city — three courses including the championship Bibury Course used for professional events. High Post on the Amesbury Road offers open downland golf with excellent views over the Avon Valley.
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 golf courses on offer — 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 golf courses Salisbury has to offer.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a golf course near Salisbury?+
Yes — Salisbury and South Wilts Golf Club at Netherhampton is 2 miles from the city centre with three courses. High Post Golf Club is 5 miles north on the Amesbury Road.
Is Golf Courses in Salisbury good?+
Yes — Salisbury has an excellent reputation for its golf courses. 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 golf courses?+
The city centre and Fisherton Street are the main areas for golf courses in Salisbury. See our ranked list above for the top-rated options as voted by locals.
Is Golf Courses near Salisbury Cathedral?+
Many of the best golf courses 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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💡 Did You Know?
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.
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.
Old Sarum is one of the oldest settlements in Britain — it has been continuously occupied since the Iron Age, over 3,000 years ago.