Welcome to Axford

Axford is a small village located in the county of Wiltshire, England. It is situated on the River Kennet and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable landmarks in Axford is the St. Michael and All Angels Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and is well worth a visit.

Axford is a peaceful and tranquil village, and it is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, and there are many walking and cycling routes to explore. The River Kennet is also a popular spot for fishing and boating, and there are many opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors in Axford. The village is also home to a number of local pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy a traditional English meal and a pint of ale.

Overall, Axford is a charming and picturesque village that is steeped in history and natural beauty. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or an active holiday, Axford has something to offer everyone. With its stunning countryside, historic landmarks, and friendly locals, Axford is a must-visit destination for anyone visiting Wiltshire.

Local Weather

Heavy rain

Temp: 17.2°C

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Wind: 6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSE

Local Schools

School Details
Ramsbury Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Joanna Price
Back Lane
Ramsbury
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 2QH
01672520244
School Website
Marlborough St Mary's Ce Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Dan Crossman
Ducks Meadow
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 4BX
1672513101
School Website
St Johns Marlborough
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Ian Tucker
Granham Hill
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 4AX
01672516156
School Website
Marlborough College
Other Independent School
Ages:13-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Louise Moelwyn-Hughes
Marlborough College
Bath Road
Marlborough
Wiltshire
Wiltshire
SN8 1PA
1672892400
School Website
St Katharine's Cofe Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms Niki Jones
Savernake Forest
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 3BG
1672870492
School Website
Ogbourne C Of E Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Lucy Crump
High Street
Ogbourne St George
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 1SU
01672841318
School Website
St Michaels C Of E Aided Primary
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Judith Arkwright
Back Lane
Aldbourne
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 2BP
01672540434
School Website
Preshute Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Claire Hann-Perkins
High Street
Manton
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 4HH
01672512754
School Website
Great Bedwyn Church Of England School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms Michelle Perrett
Farm Lane
Great Bedwyn
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 3TR
1672870482
School Website
Chilton Foliat Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Katie Turner
Stag Hill
Chilton Foliat
Hungerford
Wiltshire
RG17 0TF
01488682630
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bedwyn
The Knapp, Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, SN8 5RD
4.28 Miles
Hungerford
Station Road, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0DY
6.69 Miles
Pewsey
North Street, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5ER
7.56 Miles
Kintbury
Station Road, Kintbury, Berkshire, RG17 9UT
9.53 Miles
Swindon
Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1DQ
10.85 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Brent's Cars
01672 512801
6 Queens Way, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 4BH
2.45 Miles
P D Taxis
01672 511884
7 Five Stiles Rd, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 4BD
2.57 Miles
Marlborough Taxis
01672 512786
Pelhams Ct/London Rd, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 2AG
2.70 Miles
Marlborough Radio Cars
01672 511088
9 St Johns Close, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1JX
3.14 Miles
Kayze Cars
01672 514556
Old Lion Court/High St, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1HQ
3.15 Miles
Arrow Private Hire Ltd
01672 515555
42 High Street, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1HQ
3.15 Miles
Arrow Private Hire
01672 515567
Lloran House, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1HQ
3.15 Miles
Brents Cars
01672 512801
78B High St, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1HF
3.21 Miles
Aldbourne Taxis
07977 059991
9 Farm Lane, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 2DS
3.75 Miles
Merlin Car Service
01672 861000
Elm Tree Park, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1PS
4.65 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sn8 Axford Marlborough
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Sn8 Stitchcombe Marlborough
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Sn8 Werg Lane Marlborough
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Sn8 Mildenhall
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Sn8 Ramsbury Manor Marlborough
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Sn8 Forest Hill Marlborough
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Sn8 Barnfield Marlborough
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Sn8 High Street Ramsbury
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Sn8 St Margarets Mead Marlborough
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Sn8 London Road Malborough
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Sn8 High Street
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Sn8 Poulton Hill
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn8 High Trees Marlborough
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn8 The Square Marlborough
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Sn8 Priorsfield Marlborough
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Kennet And Avon Medical Partnership
01672 512187
George Lane
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 4BY
Ramsbury Surgery
01672 520366
Ramsbury Surgery
Whittonditch Road
Ramsbury, Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 2QT
Ramsbury Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Whittonditch Road
Ramsbury
Marlborough
SN8 2QT
Ramsbury Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Whittonditch Road
Ramsbury
Marlborough
SN8 2QT
Old School House Surgery
01672 870388
Old School House Surgery
Church St, Great Bedwyn
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 3PF
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Local Stores

Lambourn - High Street
4 High Street
Lambourn
Hungerford
Wiltshire
RG17 8XL
01488 873597
Store Website
4.02 miles
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SPAR - Chiseldon
High Street
Chiseldon
SN4 0NG
01793 740564
Store Website
6.7 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Drove Vets - Marlborough Veterinary Surgery
51 London Road
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 2AJ
01672 512043
Marlborough@drovevets.co.uk
Website
2.33 miles
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Riverside Veterinary Centre
Pelhams Court
London Road
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 2AG
01672 514875
marlboroughvets@btconnect.com
Website
2.64 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Dogs

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The Pet Practice
George Lane
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 4BY
01672 511021
marlborough@petpractice.co.uk
Website
2.95 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Hungerford Vets Ltd
The Veterinary Hospital
4 Bath Road
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0HE
01488 682193/683999
office@hungerfordvets.co.uk
Website
6.90 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Mcgonnell &Amp; Gillatt Equine Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 Denford Manor Barn
Bath Road
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0UN
01488 657575
office@mghorsevets.co.uk
7.28 miles
Animals Treated
Equines

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Baker &Amp; Mcveigh Lambourn Ltd
Upshire Farm
Greenways
Lambourn
Berkshire
RG17 7LE
01488491899
lambourn@baker-mcveigh.co.uk
Website
7.53 miles
Animals Treated
Equines

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Local Dog Walks

Savernake Forest
The Old Forest Of Savernake Is Derived From Ancient Wood Pasture Management, And Has Many Veteran Trees. The Forest Extends To 1100 Hectares (2750 Acres) Most Of Which Is Classified As A Special Site Of Scientific Interest (Sssi) As Well As Being Registered As An Important Historic Park.
Long Harry
Marlborough
Lancashire
SN8 3HW
2.22 miles

Location
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Pewsey Wharf
Walk Along The Canal
Pewsey Wharf
Marlborough Road
Lancashire
7.35 miles

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Avebury Loop
1 Beckhampton Rd
Beckhampton
Marlborough
SN8 1QT
8.43 miles

Location
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Avebury Windmill Hill
This Walk Starts At The National Trust Avebury Car Park, Takes You Through The Village, With An Opportunity To Divert And Walk The Stones. There Is Also A Cafe And A Number Of National Trust Museums To Visit In Avebury. From Here You Climb Up To The Hill Fort On Windmill Hill With Its Views Across The Countryside, Before Descending To The Nature Reserve And Village Of Yatesbury. The Final Stretch Is Past The Long Barrow And Stone Avenue Back To Avebury.
1 Beckhampton Rd
Beckhampton
Marlborough
SN8 1QT
8.43 miles

Park In The National Trust Car Park.
Location
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Beckhampton Gallops
Private Land No Footpath! But The Owner Allows Dog Walkers After 12.30Pm Prohibited ?? Before As Racehorses Are Excercised. Beautiful Countryside Open Fields Cut Grass A Dogs Paradise Really. Plenty Of Parking In A Lay-By Just Along Side, You Can Cross The Race Track But Do Not Walk On It! This Land Is Amazing &Amp; We’Re Very Lucky To Be Allowed On There However Some Are Ruining It By Not Cleaning Up After There Dog And It’S A Hazard For The Horses.
A4
Calne
Lancashire
SN11 8WP
9.82 miles

Parking In Lay-By Very Popular So You’Ll See It. If You Get To The Pub You’Ve Gone To Far
Location
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Cherhill White Horse
A Strenuous Walk With Amazing Views At The Top, Sometimes Cows Although They Are Totally Used To People If There Just Ignored, Never Seen Sheep Up Here, But Someone Has Said There Are Sheep Occasionally. You Can Walk From Here All The Way To Beckhampton Gallops Its About 5 Miles But Really Lovely Walk, With Green Open Countryside And Spectacular Views. You Can Join The Wansdyke Here.
A4
Lancashire
11.74 miles

Parking Is Limited Sadly, And The Parking Available Is In The Form Of Laybys On The Side Of The Road (Caution!! Road Is Extremely Fast &Amp; Busy Cross With Caution!!!)
Location
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