Salisbury Life

Salisbury Life celebrates the best of city living. Published every three weeks, it includes the very latest on property, arts, dining and shopping, in Salisbury.

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THIS MONTH in salisbury

Issue 116

Summer lovin'

It’s a fabulous time for me to be editing my first issue of Salisbury Life – the sun is shining (fingers crossed that our insane meteorological optimism hasn’t cursed the rest of the summer) and the following pages are a positive paean to The Great British Summer.
We kick-off with a round up of some of the best places to dine al fresco in and around Salisbury, whether you’re after a decent pint on a pub patio or afternoon tea at a posh hotel – and everything in between – on page 10.

In stark contrast, Joe and I try our hand at the sport of kings, polo, at a famous racing stables near Stonehenge on page 46, before recovering and rewarding ourselves with more eating and general indulgence at The Boot Inn – a traditional 18th coaching inn – at Berwick St James (p 30) and a trip to see Kevin Hughes’ renowned plant centre, which sits in the corner of the award-winning Heale Gardens in the Avon Valley (p 40). You’ll find more green-fingered inspiration for your English country garden on p 42, as Emma Bond turns her attention to all things topiary.

For music fans, I talk to James Shepard, co founder and director of the Larmer Tree festival about why this year’s 20th anniversary celebration – featuring the likes of Toots and the Maytals and Martha Wainwright – is set to be bigger and better than ever.

Kate

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LATEST ISSUE

Issue 116

In this issue...

• Now that the sun’s out, we all want to dine out, so here’s our guide to the top spots in the city in which to do just that
• Historical re-enactments, Jools Holland, and a whole host of events at the Larmer Tree Festival. Speaking of which...
• ..Kate speaks to the founder of the festival, James Shepard
• Resident chef, Chris Archambault brings us a classic strawberry shortcake dish
• Joe and Kate have a replenishing lunch at The Boot Inn following an exertive game of polo
• As you know, it’s holiday season at the moment. So, here’s our pick of things you shouldn’t leave Salisbury without
• A dash of English eccentricity is the key to summer styling, says Kate Authers
• If you’re after some hardy plants and good old-fashioned roses, Kevin Hughes Plants has just the thing
• Roman topiary is all the rage according to Emma Bond
• Joe and Kate don their riding boots, acquire some mallets and get down to a good old game of polo
• Win yourself a wonderful trip to the crystal-clear lakes of the Cotswolds
• We bring you news from Salisbury’s suited and booted
• Joe finds a charming coaching inn in the beautiful Fovant Downs
• The latest on the market from those in the know
• Sarah Flanaghan from Salisbury Cathedral tells us about her love of good looking men, travel and the food at Anokaa on Fisherton Street