Salisbury in Wiltshire is home to an impressive list of historical and heritage sites. The awe-inspiring cathedral in its city centre has the highest spire in the UK and is complete with one original copy of the Magna Carta. The city is the main gateway to Stonehenge and from where cheap car hire in Salisbury can be arranged.

If going here towards the end of May and early June, Salisbury puts on an impressive display of art, live music, theatre, sculpture and dance during its International Festival. Relax in a tea room in an original medieval building amidst the historical market square. Markets are held every Tuesday and Saturday.

Salisbury and its environs are bursting with heritage sites, which can be found with cheap car hire in Salisbury. Visit Longleat House, where the heritage on display is combined with England’s first safari park. Return to Salisbury and view paintings by Turner at the Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum.

A great way to appreciate the heritage and history of the area is to visit the Palladian mansion of Stourhead and its gardens, reachable by budget car rental. Once here, ascend the 205 steps and wonder at the view of three counties while standing on top of King Alfred’s Tower.

Back in Salisbury, get a feel of the heritage by driving your Salisbury hire car to the areas that inspired Impressionist artists Constable and Monet to paint this historical area.