Welcome to Whaddon Gap

Whaddon Gap is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Fens, which is a flat, low-lying area of land that is prone to flooding. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and fields of crops stretching out as far as the eye can see. The village is home to a small community of people who are proud of their heritage and the natural beauty of their surroundings.

One of the most notable features of Whaddon Gap is the village church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is dedicated to St. Mary and is a beautiful example of Norman architecture. The church is open to visitors and is a popular destination for tourists who are interested in history and architecture. The church is also a focal point for the local community, with regular services and events taking place throughout the year.

Whaddon Gap is also home to a number of small businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a post office. These businesses are an important part of the local economy and provide essential services to the community. The village is also well-connected to the surrounding area, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities. Overall, Whaddon Gap is a charming and picturesque village that is steeped in history and surrounded by natural beauty.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
St George's Church Of England Primary School, Semington
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Mrs Candida Hutchinson
Pound Lane
Semington
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 6LP
Hilperton Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Simon Brown
Newleaze
Hilperton
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 7SB
01225755343
School Website
Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Joanna Hodge
The Gravel
Holt
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 6RA
01225782315
School Website
St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Candida Hutchinson
The Street
Broughton Gifford
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12 8PR
1225782223
School Website
Staverton Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Edward Powe
School Lane
Staverton
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 6NZ
01225782388
School Website
Emmaus School
Other Independent School
Ages:4-16
Head Teacher
Mrs Miriam Wiltshire
School Lane
Staverton
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 6NZ
1225782684
School Website
The Mead Community Primary School
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Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Mark Stenton
Hackett Place
Hilperton
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 7GN
01225759273
School Website
Bellefield Primary And Nursery School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Victoria Withers
Windermere Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8TE
01225753530
School Website
Paxcroft Primary School
Foundation School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Louise Rhodes
Ashton Street
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 7EB
01225762244
School Website
Aloeric Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rebecca Clifton
St Michael's Road
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12 6HN
1225702563
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Melksham
Station Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8BN
2.55 Miles
Trowbridge
Stallard Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8HW
2.62 Miles
Bradford-On-Avon
St Margaret'S Street, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DF
3.41 Miles
Avoncliff
Un-Named Lane Off Belcombe Road, Avoncliff, Wiltshire, BA15 2HD
4.77 Miles
Freshford
Station Road, Freshford, Somerset, BA2 7WQ
5.52 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
1St County Cars
01225 352173
8 Saint Mary's Close, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 7PW
1.15 Miles
Melksham Taxis
01225 700000
60 Berryfield Pk, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6EE
1.36 Miles
Duncan's Taxi Service
07796 785827
Towpath Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 7QD
1.49 Miles
A B Taxis
01225 353637
Unit 4B Old Sawmills Industrial Estate The Street, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8PH
1.71 Miles
1 2 3 Taxis
01225 763743
36 Cornbrash Rise, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 7TR
2.03 Miles
A M S Taxis
01225 710152
2 Cadbys Close, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 7DS
2.13 Miles
Elite Limousines
01225 700658
Corfe Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6BQ
2.17 Miles
A And P Taxis
01225 706133
7 Corfe Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6BQ
2.17 Miles
Executive Chauffeur Service
01225 704707
14 Strattons Ct, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6GY
2.29 Miles
Index Taxis
01225 700800
38 Wellington Sq, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6QX
2.31 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Newleaze Hilperton
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Hill Street Hilperton
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Station Road Holt
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Little Parks Holt
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High Street Semington
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The Street Holt
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Hilperton Marsh Po
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Devizes Road Hilperton
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Hilperton Post Office
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Horse Road Hilperton
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Helps Well Road
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Littlemarsh Semington
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Ham Green
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Sn12 Church End Melksham
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Staverton
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Trowbridge Health Centre
01225 435757
Trowbridge Health Centre
Prospect Place
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8QA
St Damien's
Spa Road
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12 7NZ
Giffords Primary Care Ctr
01225 896630
Giffords Primary Care Ctr
Spa Road
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12 7EA
Lovemead Group Practice
01225 759850
Roundstone Surgery
Polebarn Circus
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 7EH
Spa Medical Centre
01225 703236
Spa Medical Centre
Snowberry Lane
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12 6UN
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Local Stores

Castle Mead
1 Huntingfield
Ashton Road
East Trowbrdige
Wiltshire
BA14 6GP
01225 775716
Store Website
2.22 miles
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SPAR Haring Monkton Combe
SPAR
Warminster Road
Monkton Combe
Bath
BA2 7HY
01225 723627
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Beeches Veterinary Centre Ltd
4 Semington Road
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12 6BZ
01225 793335
info@beechesvetcentre.co.uk
Website
2.07 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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In cases of emergency when the surgery is closed, please phone 01225 793335
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In cases of emergency when the surgery is closed, please phone 01225 793335
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In cases of emergency when the surgery is closed, please phone 01225 793335
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In cases of emergency when the surgery is closed, please phone 01225 793335
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In cases of emergency when the surgery is closed, please phone 01225 793335
Harris, Hill &Amp; Gibbons Veterinary Group - Trowbridge
6 Paxcroft Way
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 7DG
01225 760630
trowbridge@hhgvets.co.uk
Website
2.19 miles
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Open at weekends

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Chalkland Vets
11 Church Street
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12 6LS
01225 592429
melksham@chalklandvets.co.uk
2.28 miles
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Hale Veterinary Group Ltd
33-34 Union Street
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12 7PR
01225 709701
enquiries@halevethospital.co.uk
Website
2.45 miles
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Disabled public access

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Bath Veterinary Group
The Chapel Surgery
Forest Road
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12 7AA
01225 702 427
Website
2.80 miles
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Glenleigh Veterinary Practice (Garston Veterinary Group)
58 Wingfield Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 9EW
01225 754021
Website
2.92 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Hilperton
Open Fields Galore. Nothing Fancy Just Open Field Space For A Good Stretch Of Those 4 Legs. 4 Fields In Toatal.
3 Hilperton Dr
Hilperton
Trowbridge
BA14 7UB
1.38 miles

Parking Only For Two Cars At The Entrance Without Blocking The Gateway, There Is A Residential Estate Opposite With Parking, Do So Legally.
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Great Chalfield
Lovely Loop Of Open Fields, Nice Walk For Those Who Don’T Wish To See Many People.
Unnamed Road
1.66 miles

Park Opposite The Farm In The Gravel Lay-By &Amp; Follow Footpath Signs To The Left
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Green Lane Woods
A350
Lancashire
1.99 miles

Car Park Off The A350 Enough For 4 Cars And Then Walk Straight Into The Wood.
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Bradford On Avon To Freshford
Starting With A Walk Along The Canal And River, With Lots Of Places For The Dogs To Swim. Heading Up To Iford Where There Is A Lovely Little Dog Friendly Garden. There Are Two Pubs On This Walk The Cross Gun And The Inn At Freshford. After Iford A Short Walk In The Woods Towards Freshford And Then Back To Avoncliff. Lots Of Off Lead Areas, But Some Of The Field May Have Animals In.
Railway Station
Bradford-On-Avon
Lancashire
BA15 1FQ
3.38 miles

You Can Start The Walk At Either Of The Pubs As It’S A Loop Walk.
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Whitley
Starting With A Bridal Path Leading Into Large Fields To Run Around, Small Woodland And A Place To Have A Paddle.
169 Littleworth Ln
Melksham
Lancashire
SN12 8RF
3.42 miles

Free Parking In The Gateway For About 5 Cars, Follow The Signs For Bridal Path, Explore The Footpaths. Does Get Very Muddy.
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Bradford On Avon
A Lovely Walk Along The River Starting At The Tythe Barn, You Can Then Veer Off Right Where The Path Splits And Follow The Walk Through Many Open Fields To A Lovely Dog Friendly Pub Then Come Back. Does Get Very Busy In The Summer Or Half Terms.
4 Pound Ln
Bradford-On-Avon
Lancashire
BA15 1LF
3.48 miles

Parking Is Not Free And Theirs Not A Lot Of It, But If You Know The Area I'M Sure There Is Somewhere A Short Walk Away That You Park Free.
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