Celebrate Salisbury this February at Charter Sunday

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 16:36

We are being invited to join Salisbury City Council at Salisbury’s Charter Sunday, taking place on Sunday, 8th February 2026.

At 10:10 am, the Mayor of Salisbury, City Councillors and guests of the City will process from Salisbury Guildhall to St Thomas’ Church for the Annual Charter Service at 10:20 am. The service will mark 799 years since the Royal Charter was signed and celebrate the links between Council, Church and the wider community.

New for 2026, there will be an additional market on Sunday 8th February from 10 am to 4 pm on Salisbury Market Place, as well as a Kids’ World Funfair on both Saturday 7th February from 11 am to 6 pm and Sunday 8 February from 11 am to 5 pm, on the Guildhall Square.

In 1227, King Henry III granted a Charter that elevated New Sarum to city status, confirming the relocation of the cathedral from Sarisberie and establishing the Charter Market and the annual Charter Fair – both of which continue to play a prominent role today.

Cllr John Wells, Mayor of Salisbury, said, “We are delighted to invite the community to join us at Charter Sunday. This celebration offers a wonderful opportunity to come together and honour our city’s rich history.”

Next year’s Charter Sunday Service, on 31st January 2027, will mark 800 years since the signing of the Royal Charter, officially launching the City Council’s Salisbury 800 celebrations.

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