Welcome to Ford

Ford is a small village located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Ouse and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the 13th-century church of St. Mary the Virgin. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a village store. The village is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and explore the local area.

One of the most notable features of Ford is its proximity to the city of Milton Keynes. Milton Keynes is a large town located just a few miles from Ford and is home to a number of major businesses and attractions. The town is known for its modern architecture and is home to a number of shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Many residents of Ford work in Milton Keynes, making it an important economic center for the region.

Despite its small size, Ford has a rich history that dates back to the medieval period. The village was once an important center for agriculture and was home to a number of farms and mills. Today, many of these historic buildings have been converted into homes and businesses, preserving the village's unique character and charm. Visitors to Ford can explore the village's history by visiting the local museum or taking a guided tour of the area.

Local Schools

School	Details
By Brook Valley Academy Trust Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Graham Pike	The Street Yatton Keynell Chippenham Wiltshire SN14 7BA 01249783006 School Website
Colerne C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Solomon	Quarry Lane Colerne Chippenham Wiltshire SN14 8DU 01225742367 School Website
The Corsham Regis Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Abby Symons	Kings Avenue Corsham SN13 0EG 01249712294 School Website
Heywood Prep Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Mitchell	The Priory Priory Street Corsham Wiltshire SN13 0AP 1249713379 School Website
The Corsham School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Rodney Bell	The Tynings Corsham Wiltshire SN13 9DF 01249713284 School Website
Marshfield Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jessica Bolt	Chippenham Road Marshfield Chippenham Gloucestershire SN14 8NY 01225891246 School Website
St Patricks Catholic Primary School Corsham Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Jennie Courtney	Lacock Road Corsham Wiltshire SN13 9HS 01249713125 School Website
Corsham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsay Fry Mrs Kerry Parker	Pound Pill Corsham Wiltshire SN13 9YW 01249712387 School Website
St Peters C Of E Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Everett	Lord's Mead Chippenham Wiltshire SN14 0LL 01249653537 School Website
Queens Crescent Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs James Essam	Windsor Close Chippenham Wiltshire SN14 0QT 01249460190 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chippenham Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3QE 5.02 Miles

Melksham Station Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8BN 7.45 Miles

Bath Spa Dorchester Street, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA1 1SU 8.54 Miles

Bradford-On-Avon St Margaret'S Street, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DF 8.85 Miles

Oldfield Park Brook Road, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA2 3RS 9.15 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kates Taxis 01225 810404 19 Toghill Crescent, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 0ND 3.14 Miles
247 Taxis 01249 716666 20 Arnolds Mead, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 0BL 3.19 Miles
Jazmin's Cabs 01249 713065 77 Dickens Avenue, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 0AQ 3.21 Miles
Route 66 Taxis 07973 954047 5 The Links, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 0NX 3.42 Miles
Lpc Taxi 01249 712777 2, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9BQ 3.46 Miles
Silver Taxis 01249 713355 Unit 5, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9BQ 3.46 Miles
Corsham Taxis 01249 701111 33 South Street, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9HB 3.64 Miles
Swift Taxi 01249 276276 46 Barley Leaze, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6GW 3.89 Miles
Taxi 1 07595 483875 15 Warwick Close, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0YB 3.90 Miles
Chippenham Cab Co 01249 400444 19 Barken Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0JY 3.91 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sn14 Ford Chippenham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Sn14 Slaughterford Chippenham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Sn14 Long Dean Chippenham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Sn14 West Yatton Chippenham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn14 Giddeahall Chippenham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Sn14 North Wraxall Chippenham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Sn14 Market Place No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn14 Cuttle Lane Chippenham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn14 Tynings Chippenham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn14 Thickwood Chippenham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn14 Upper Castle Combe Chippenham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Sn14 Harts Lane Chippenham Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Sn14 Valley Way Chippenham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Sn14 Yatton Keynell Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sn14 West Kington Wick Chippenham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Jubilee Field Surgery 01249 782204	Jubilee Field Surgery Yatton Keynell Chippenham Wiltshire SN14 7EJ
Colerne Surgery 01225 742028	35 High Street Colerne Chippenham Wiltshire SN14 8DD
Firs Surgery	3 Cleaves Avenue Colerne Chippenham Wiltshire SN14 8BX
Porch Surgery 01249 712232	The Porch Surgery Beechfield Road Corsham Wiltshire SN13 9DL
Corsham Medical Centre	Corsham Medical Centre Westwells Road Corsham Wiltshire SN13 9NR

Local Stores

Petrol Pickwick
101 Pickwick Road
Corsham
Wiltshire
SN13 9DA
01249 702100
Store Website
3.06 miles

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SPAR Batheaston
280 High Street
Batheaston
Bath
BA1 7RA
Store Website
6.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Spike Milligan Performance Horse Consultant
Fern Farm The Shoe Chippenham Wiltshire SN14 8SE 07733 191484 info@spikethevet.com Website 1.94 miles
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Hale Veterinary Group Ltd
37 High Street Corsham Wiltshire SN13 0EZ 01249 715097 enquiries@halevethospital.co.uk Website 3.35 miles
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The Peacocks Veterinary Clinic
Unit 2 Martingate Corsham Wiltshire SN13 0HL 01249 847457 info@peacockvets.co.uk Website 3.41 miles
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Chippenham Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 Bumpers Way Chippenham Wiltshire SN14 6RZ 01249 659413 chippenham@companioncare.co.uk Website 3.76 miles
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The Garden Veterinary Group
1 Bristol Road Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 1NQ 01249 653181 vets@gardenvets.co.uk Website 4.59 miles
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Chalkland Vets Ltd
41 - 42 New Road Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 1HL 01249 588805 enquiries@chalklandvets.co.uk Website 4.89 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Slaughterford
A Beautiful Walk, Through Woods &Amp; Fields, With The Most Beautiful Little Beach Area With A Gorgeous Pond That The Dogs Can Run Through, It Really Is Very Special, You Can Follow The Path Over The Ford Where There Is A Lovely Dog Friendly Pub Have A Drink &Amp; Walk Back, There Are Cows Occasionally In The Field, Although They Seem To Be Very Used To People Walking Through. 1 Highbank Slaughterford Chippenham SN14 8RG 0.64 miles Rag Mill Wood Is The Sign On The Gate By The Lay-By

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Castle Combe
Can Make This Walk Range From 5 - 6 Miles Quite Challenging In Parts But Beautiful Countryside Views And Scenery, Also Takes You Through Castle Combe Village. Occasionally There May Be Sheep And Cows In The Fields But Generally There Aren't Too Many Animals So The Walk Can Be Off Lead For A Lot Of The Time. Dunns Ln Chippenham SN14 7HH 1.78 miles Car Park Situated At Sn14 7Hh - Then Walk Downhill Into The Village.

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Vincient Woods Chippenham
Fairly Small Woodland But Nice For A Little Stroll, Lots Of Different Paths You Can Explore. 7 Balmoral Cl Chippenham SN14 0UT 3.63 miles Parking Is Residential So Park Responsibly

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Corsham Court
Lovely Walk, You Can Walk For As Far Or As Short Distance As You'd Like, You Can Walk Up To About 6 Miles I Believe. There Is A Huge Lake That Is Always A Favourite With Those Four Legged Friends That Like The Water, There Are Sometimes Sheep In The Field However Normally Around Now They Do Relocate Somewhere Else, A Truly Lovely Walk. 1 Lacock Rd Corsham Lancashire SN13 9HS 3.73 miles The Location Takes You To The Free Car Park The Walk Is Directly Opposite Through Signed Gates. Mind The Road!!

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Corsham Court Lake
Once Parked Walk Through The Trees Across The Road &Amp; Through Double Gates, The Lake Is In Front Of You You Can Walk All Around &Amp; Follow Signposted Routes All Across Fields, Woods &Amp; Water For About 5 Miles, Lovely Walk, Fairly Quiet. Sheep Sometimes Present. 1 Lacock Rd Corsham Lancashire SN13 9HS 3.77 miles Car Park Signposted Corsham Court.

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Mill Lane
Large Open Fields To Stretch Those Four Legs, Direct Access To The River For Doggy Swimming, Lovely In The Summer. 8 Valens Terrace Box Corsham SN13 8NT 4.04 miles Free Parking By The Library, Following The Dog Walk Along The Bottom (Signposted) Crossing The Road Turning Left Under The Bridge, Take The Second Right Hand Footpath.

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