Welcome to Amesbury

Amesbury is a small town located in the county of Wiltshire, England. It is situated on the River Avon and is known for its rich history and beautiful landscapes. The town is home to several ancient monuments, including the famous Stonehenge, which is just a few miles away. Amesbury has a population of around 12,000 people and is a popular tourist destination.

The town has a rich history dating back to the Neolithic period, and there are several ancient sites in the area. The most famous of these is Stonehenge, which is believed to have been built around 2500 BC. The town also has a number of other ancient monuments, including the Amesbury Archer, a Bronze Age burial site, and the Woodhenge, a wooden circle that was built around 2300 BC. Amesbury was also an important site during the Roman occupation of Britain, and there are several Roman remains in the area.

Today, Amesbury is a thriving town with a range of amenities and attractions. The town has a number of shops, restaurants, and pubs, as well as a weekly market. There are also several parks and green spaces in the area, including the Amesbury Abbey Gardens and the nearby Salisbury Plain. The town is well-connected, with good transport links to nearby cities such as Salisbury and London. Overall, Amesbury is a charming town with a rich history and plenty to offer visitors and residents alike.

Local Schools

School	Details
Amesbury Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachael Rogers	Kitchener Road Amesbury Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 7AX 1980623009
The Stonehenge School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Carole Dean	Antrobus Road Amesbury Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 7ND 01980623407 School Website
Christ The King Catholic School, Amesbury Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Griffin-Felton	Earls Court Road Amesbury Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 7LX 1980622039
King's Gate Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sasha Owen	Great Amber Way Amesbury Salisbury SP4 7GD 1980669777 School Website
Amesbury Archer Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Donnelly	Shears Drive Archers Gate Amesbury Wiltshire SP4 7XX 1980625944 School Website
Avondale Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Watson	High Street Bulford Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 9DR 1980632387 School Website
Durrington Church Of England Controlled Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Karl Caslin	Bulford Road Durrington Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 8DL 01980652237 School Website
Bulford St Leonard's C Of E (Va) Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Jo Trickett	John French Way Bulford Village Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 9HP 1980632309 School Website
St Michael's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Nicky Phillips	The Causeway Larkhill Salisbury SP4 8FB 1980670268 School Website
Avon Valley Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jon Edy-Berry	Recreation Road Durrington Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 8HH 1980652467 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Grateley Station Road, Grateley, Hampshire, SP11 7EB 6.96 Miles

Salisbury South Western Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RS 7.10 Miles

Dean Rectory Hill, West Dean, Hampshire, SP5 1JF 10.96 Miles

Pewsey North Street, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5ER 11.75 Miles

Andover Station Approach, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3HW 12.84 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Spire Travel Ltd 01722 320320 9 Highfield Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7HX 0.30 Miles
Abc Taxis 01980 622666 27 Pains Way, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7RG 0.47 Miles
1St Choice Cabs 01980 622666 27 Pains Way, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7RG 0.47 Miles
Alfies Cabs 01980 623326 27 Pains Way, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7RG 0.47 Miles
Janes Taxis 07810 520024 35 Tanners Field, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7SE 0.69 Miles
Ace Cabs 01980 622219 Mills Way Centre Mills Way Business Centre, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7AU 0.75 Miles
Keo Cars Private Hire 01980 632755 23 Meadow Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 9DN 1.64 Miles
A1 Cabs 01980 624000 45 Churchill Avenue, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 9HH 1.75 Miles
Chantry Cars 07885 379590 Meadlands Croft, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0LD 3.61 Miles
Kaytom Cabs Ltd 01980 626261 7 Harefield Crescent, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 9RN 3.93 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Salisbury Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Amesbury Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Amesbury Delivery Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Amesbury Delivery Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
South Mill Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coltsfoot Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ratfyn Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Millgreen Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holders Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Countess Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Butterfield Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boscombe Down Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Porton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Amesbury Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
St Melor House Surgery 01980 622474	St Melor House Surgery Edwards Road Amesbury Wiltshire SP4 7LT
Barcroft Medical Centre 01980 623983	Barcroft Medical Centre The Centre, Amesbury Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 7DL
Cross Plain Surgery	84 Bulford Road Durrington Salisbury SP4 8DH
Durrington Surgery 01980 652221	77 Bulford Road Durrington Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 8EU
Bulford Medical Centre	Bulford Medical Centre Bengal Road Bulford Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 9AD

Local Stores

Amesbury - Salisbury Street
23 Salisbury Street
Amesbury
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP4 7AW
01980 677231
shop.5239@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.65 miles

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SPAR London Road
Amesbury Filling Station
2 London Road
Amesbury
SP4 7DY
01980 622346
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Avon Lodge Veterinary Group
Flower Lane Amesbury Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 7HF 01980 623888 Website 0.08 miles
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Vets4pets Amesbury
18-20 Sandwell Place Amesbury Wiltshire SP4 7FL amesbury@vets4pets.com Website 0.80 miles

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Dalton'S Game Consultancy Ltd
Unit 1, The Boscombe Centre Mills Way Amesbury Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 7RX 01980 622350 dalton@gameconsultancy.co.uk Website 0.80 miles

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Stonehenge Vets
Larkhill Road Durrington Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 8DP 01980 654404 info@stonehengevets.com Website 1.67 miles
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Synergy Farm Health Ltd
Court Farm Yard Lower Woodford Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 6NQ 01722 447411 office@synergyfarmhealth.com Website 4.31 miles

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Angel Paws
Shrewton Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 4HD 077 0811 9050 info@angelpaws.co.uk Website 5.46 miles
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Weekend appointments must be pre-booked.
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Local Dog Walks

King Barrow Ridge Stonehenge Carcus Walk
52 Fargo Rd Larkhill Salisbury SP4 8LL 1.62 miles Lane Alongside Electricity Substation At The Junction Of Stangways &Amp; Fargo Road, Larkill. Adjacent Bus Stop (Strangways West)

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Salisbury Plain
Park At Carter Barracks In Bulford And Walk Through The Wooded Area Then You Can Go On A Long Or Short Walk. There Are Sometimes Cows Grazing But That Is The Only On Lead Area, Other Than That It's A Lovely Walk You Can Go On For Miles. Bulford Droveway Lancashire 2.31 miles

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Newton Tony Near Dogs Trust Salisbury
This Is A Real Country Side Walk, Lots Of Tracks Around Fields, So Woody Alleys, It's Something A Bit Different. We Always Go To The Local Dogs Trust Fun Day And This Makes A Nice Walk For The Dogs Before Or Afterwards. There Is Also A Nice Bench With Lovely Views, A Great Place To Enjoy A Picnic. Unnamed Road Salisbury Lancashire SP4 0HA 4.50 miles

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Figsbury Ring
B S A Cars Firsdown Clearway Garage Salisbury Lancashire SP4 6DT 5.46 miles

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Old Sarum
Circular Walk Around The Outer Part Of Old Sarum Site. Portway Lancashire 5.53 miles

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Loop Walk By Salisbury Rugby Club And Victoria Park
The Rugby Club Itself Is A Fairly Flat Hill To Let The Dogs Run Around In There's A Footpath That Then Leads To The Dad's Joke Footpath/Walk And Can Walk Into The Town Centre From This Route. The Dogs Were Off Lead For Most Of The Walk However Did Need To Go On The Lead As We Did A Loop Going Into Town But Were Back To Go Off The Lead Again Going Through Victoria Park And Back Up The Salisbury Rugby Club 227 Castle Rd Salisbury Lancashire SP1 3RY 5.95 miles

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