Old Sarum Tattoo & Piercing
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Old Sarum Tattoo & Piercing
We take great pride in providing the best possible service and highest quality Tattoo work for our clients. The Tattoo studio covers Wiltshire, Hampshire and Dorset Towns and Cities including Salisbury, Amesbury, Andover, Southampton and Bournemouth. We would love to help you with your new tattoo calling on our years of experience and customer care which is second to none.

Since 2014 we have been providing the Tattoo Marquees for Download Festival. We have 3 areas spread over the site, including The Main Arena, VIP Area and Backstage. Hannah George Permanent Make-Up artist has been providing Permanent Make up for Salisbury, Southampton, Bournemouth, Amesbury, Andover and surrounding areas since 2014.
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When you get in touch, please have some provide us with approximate dates & times that are suitable. Please provide us with your rough budget or price range. If you are unsure and looking for a quote, just let us know, our expert team will be happy to help. If the doors are open, we are always willing to have a chat, but might not always be able to work on your tattoo - it's best to call.
Darren Hubbard, a tattooist of 20 years experience opened Old Sarum Tattoo in 2012. Darren enjoys all aspects of tattooing in colour and black and grey. For the last 7 years, he has organised the tattoo marquees at Download Festival which include the main arena, VIP and backstage.

In addition to this Darren expanded Old Sarum Tattoo's services on bands touring the UK which include, Bowling For Soup, Steel Panther, Black Stone Cherry, Halestorm, Amon Amarth, Airbourne, Monster Truck and King 810.Every year Old Sarum has grown and gone from strength to strength with a huge thank you to all of our clients and friends that have made that possible.
The Old Sarum Tattoo & Piercing Staff are dedicated to giving you the best service possible. We would love to help you with old tattoos that need covering or reworking to bring back to life. You can send us pictures of what you would like covered or pop into the studio where we can discuss your cover-up or rework requirements.
An interest in beauty and art has always been a lifelong passion and this was the driving force for me to become a permanent make up artist. My enthusiasm for my job always ensures I give my all to each client and give every individual person their very own bespoke results.

Professionally trained in 2014 by one of the best in the training industry, Finishing Touches, I can offer my clients elite services in permanent make-up and give superior results.
Use this link to use our contact form if you need to get in touch, we will reply at our earliest opportunity. Sending an e-mail is always our preferred method of first contact, but we will always try and pick up the phone if we are not busy. Before getting a tattoo, please refrain from having any alcoholic drinks or drugs (for example: marijuana, cocaine, aspirin, or blood thinning medications etc) for at least 24 hours before the tattoo session.
Reviews (18)
Samantha Mehers
Samantha Mehers
Nov 13, 2021
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I was quite nervous after a recent piercing went wrong from another local piercing studio, but I honestly had no need to be. everything is clean and sterile.
Reuben Hodson-Pearce
Reuben Hodson-Pearce
Oct 24, 2021
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Got the second session on my tattoo done today, now it's all complete. This is the 2nd tattoo I have had done by Darren and again he has delivered and exceeded. Amazing work done by him in a relaxed friendly atmosphere.
If you're looking to get get a tattoo done this is the place to go 1000%
Nik Strowger
Nik Strowger
Oct 11, 2021
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I could not recommend Old Sarum Tattoos highly enough.Right from the initial booking with Olivia, who explained everything perfectly to working with Darren on my rather complicated and challenging design.
The first stage is complete and looks amazing, my biker group are loving it and asking for details about Darren.
I am delighted with the intricate detail and cannot wait for the next session!
Thankyou to Darren and the whole team, a very chilled atmostphere and everybody here clearly cares about their client.
100% recommend
Jemma Cooper
Jemma Cooper
Oct 08, 2021
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I had a piercing done just spur of the moment. Clean and well looked after. Thanks
Scott Sanders
Scott Sanders
Sep 20, 2021
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Clean, modern, friendly and great service. Darren has done my last sessions and I can say they are definitely some of the best around at what they do.
Tatiana Lefer
Tatiana Lefer
Sep 10, 2021
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I definitely recommend old Sarum tatoo.The staff is so friendly and make you fell really comfortable.Josie was absolutely superb.I love my tatoo so much
Sarah Houghton
Sarah Houghton
Aug 30, 2021
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Positive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Value
I got a collection of 5 small tattoos on my arms, finger and ankle. Was very happy with my experience as it was first time being tattooed. They were super happy to make sure I was 100% happy with the size, look and location of them. Definitely will be going back!
Service: Tattoos
Shannon Ryall
Shannon Ryall
Aug 18, 2021
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Absolutely love this place! Got a tattoo of two Japanese kois on the ribs. Darren did a brilliant job at not just the tattoo but also making my tattoo as easy and as comfortable as possible. I highly recommend and I will be going back for my next tattoo :)
Sally Walters
Sally Walters
Aug 16, 2021
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Managed to fight the queue at Bloodstock and get a Vegvísir tattoo. Absolutely in love with it. The girl that did it ( sorry didn’t catch name) was so lovely and gentle and her hubby took amazing after care of me a few times. You guys knocked it out the park for a festival Tattoo stall. I’m really hoping they bring you back otherwise I’ve got a very long journey from Scotland to be inked by you again!!
Jessica Campbell
Jessica Campbell
Aug 08, 2021
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Just had a small nose piercing but literally can not fault the experience. So clean and hygienic and the guy who did the piercing (Sorry didn't catch name) was so friendly and reassuring. Would not hesitate to recommend them.
Callum Mccolm
Callum Mccolm
Aug 05, 2021
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Had my first tattoo a week ago by Josie at Old Sarum Tattoo and I couldn’t recommend this place more, all the staff were friendly, the tattoo came out amazing and I love it, the work that Josie is fantastic. coming back for more in the future.
Jo Wilkinson
Jo Wilkinson
Aug 01, 2021
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Took my 11 year old for her 2nds to be pierced yesterday. She was a-bit anxious as a tattoo parlour is a pretty unusual place for a piercing when you’ve been to somewhere like Claire’s accessories before.… However we wanted her ears pierced with a needle not a gun due to healing issues previously. The chap who saw us through from paperwork, piercing to paying the bill was a star. Really friendly, great at talking to my daughter and making sure it was her experience and she was happy with it all. Full of positive encouragement and reassurance too. The piercings look great and
Stephie Rebello
Stephie Rebello
Jul 27, 2021
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Positive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
Such an amazing studio! I am quite literally blown away by the beautiful design Darren came up with. The team were amazing and I felt so at ease sitting for my tattoo, I couldn't recommend Old Sarum Tattoo enough. Thank you Darren! I love it :D
Dave Kai-Piper Exploring Photography
Dave Kai-Piper Exploring Photography
Jul 22, 2021
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It's hard to find a more talented & skillful tattoos than Darren. His studio is clean and comfortable. My partner is in love with her new tattoo and loved the extra care an attention that was given regarding aftercare.
Highly recommended, so highly in fact we drove a 230 mile round trip just for this tattoo.
Shannon Heseltine
Shannon Heseltine
Jul 21, 2021
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I hadn’t had a tattoo in three years so was very nervous especially with the placement of the tattoo, however was calmed by everyone in the shop. Lovely atmosphere for a tattoo, very chilled. I am in love with my tattoo done by Hayley, she was amazing the whole time and gave encouragement the whole time! Fantastic place definitely recommend!
Soph Moorehouse
Soph Moorehouse
Jun 28, 2021
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Best tattoo experience! Staff are lovely, hear some very funny stories and it just makes the whole experience so much nicer. As always, Alisha did an amazing job on my tattoo, it’s absolutely beautiful. Could not recommend both the studio and Alisha more !
Sarah Lewis
Sarah Lewis
Jun 22, 2021
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Lovely friendly staff, squeezed us in last minute, as we were staying 2 nights only in the area, very hygenic and professional *****
Sharon I.
Sharon I.
Nov 14, 2013
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After being really nervous about getting a tattoo Daren was the third person I'd seen and he was so friendly and took time to explain things to me that I immediately felt at ease.
My tattoo is fab and the detailing superb!! I will be going back for some extra work soon. Highly recommend Old Sarum Tattoo.