Jan 23rd 2026
Lace up your walking boots and take part in this year’s Walk for Wards – Registration is free!
Our annual sponsored walk around the Wilton Estate, which attracts thousands of participants every year, takes place on Sunday, July 5. Walkers can take part to say thank you to a ward or department that has cared for them or their family, or in memory of a loved one.
Entry is free and includes lunch as well as admission to Wilton House gardens and the adventure playground.
There are 4 routes to choose from:
- The family friendly 3k or 5k taking in the beautiful sights of the Wilton Estate
- The 10k route which takes you out of Wilton Estate and into the woods at Hare Warren
- Back by popular demand, challenge yourself to take on the 15k route taking you deeper into the woods at Hare Warren, following scenic off-road paths and woodland trails with steeper inclines – but offering beautiful views overlooking Salisbury
Money raised at Walk for Wards helps the Stars Appeal towards its goal of raising £2million this year to fund projects helping thousands of patients, their families, and staff across Salisbury Hospital.
Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant and Stars Appeal Ambassador Dr Gail Ng said: “Every day, I see the difference Stars Appeal funding makes to patients at Salisbury Hospital from state-of-the-art equipment such as the MRI scanner to the dedicated children’s facilities in the Emergency Department, which helps make a child’s time in hospital far less frightening.
“Thoughtful touches like mobile phone charging stations and Stars Appeal Wi-Fi help families stay connected during incredibly difficult moments, while emergency clothing and toiletry packs provide much-needed comfort especially for those who arrive in hospital unexpectedly. By taking part in Walk for Wards you will be helping the Stars Appeal to continue making a real difference to the care we are able to provide at our hospital.”
Walk for Wards is held by kind permission of Lord Pembroke and Lady Pembroke, sponsored by Salisbury Reds, with support from Wilton and Salisbury Rotary Clubs who marshal the event, and many other local people and organisations.
The President of the Stars Appeal, The Earl of Pembroke, added: “Walk for Wards is a fantastic day out for all ages and a wonderful way to show your support for our hospital while raising vital funds for the Stars Appeal. I encourage as many people as possible to join us for our flagship sponsored walk and experience the extraordinary atmosphere of the day, alongside the beautiful setting of Wilton House. Bring your family and friends along too. I look forward to seeing you all on Sunday 5th July for an event not to be missed.”
Andrew Sherrington, Salisbury Reds general manager, said: “Stars Appeal is our official charity partner – and we’re keen to help raise as much awareness as possible for this very worthy cause. Many of our team members have close links to the charity and this is a great chance for us to support its work.
“The Walk for Wards event is a fantastic family occasion – giving local people the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Wilton Estate, and to raise funds in the process. I can’t think of a better way to enjoy a Sunday this summer, than to spend it in support of Stars Appeal – and I’m looking forward to joining everyone there this July.”
We ask that all walkers sign up in advance and commit to raising at least £20/£50 sponsorship per person (route dependent) for their chosen ward or department.