Welcome to Beckhampton

Beckhampton is a small village located in the county of Wiltshire, England. It is situated near the famous prehistoric monument of Avebury, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the area's rich history and natural beauty.

One of the most notable features of Beckhampton is the Beckhampton Long Barrow, which is a Neolithic burial mound that dates back to around 3,600 BC. The barrow is one of the largest in the area and is believed to have been used for communal burials. It is a popular attraction for visitors who come to explore the ancient history of the area.

In addition to its historical significance, Beckhampton is also known for its horse racing heritage. The village is home to the Beckhampton Stables, which is one of the most successful horse racing stables in the country. The stables have produced many famous racehorses over the years, including the legendary Frankel. Today, the stables continue to train and breed some of the best racehorses in the world, making Beckhampton a must-visit destination for horse racing enthusiasts.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 3.4°C

Feels Like: -2.4°C

Wind: 21.3 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Kennet Valley Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrew Ind	Lockeridge Marlborough Wiltshire SN8 4EL 01672861643 School Website
Cherhill C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrew Ind	Middle Lane Cherhill Calne Wiltshire SN11 8XX 01249812100 School Website
Bishops Cannings Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss C A Vardy	The Street Bishop's Cannings Devizes Wiltshire SN10 2LD 1380860633 School Website
All Cannings Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Borman	Chandlers Lane All Cannings Devizes Wiltshire SN10 3PG 1380860676 School Website
Broad Hinton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Floyd	Broad Hinton Swindon Wiltshire SN4 9PQ 01793731262 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
Oare Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gudrun Osborn	Cold Blow Oare Marlborough Wiltshire SN8 4JL 01672562256 School Website
Holy Trinity Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Graham Shore	Quemerford Calne Wiltshire SN11 0AR 01249812424 School Website
Priestley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andy Marsh-Ballard	Prince Charles Drive Calne Wiltshire SN11 8TG 01249812608 School Website
Woodborough Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Brewis	Broad Street Pewsey Wiltshire SN9 5PL 1672851305 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Pewsey North Street, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5ER 6.91 Miles

Swindon Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1DQ 10.82 Miles

Chippenham Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3QE 11.01 Miles

Bedwyn The Knapp, Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, SN8 5RD 11.86 Miles

Melksham Station Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8BN 12.10 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Blueline Private Hire 01672 861300 Elm Tree Park, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1PS 4.35 Miles
Merlin Car Service 01672 861000 Elm Tree Park, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1PS 4.35 Miles
J R Cars 01249 812345 3 Fir Gro, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 8JL 5.06 Miles
Paul's Cars 01249 821321 1 George Cl, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 8PP 5.59 Miles
E And A Taxis 01249 400000 Angel Close, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 8PF 5.65 Miles
Eric's Taxi 01249 848688 9 Angel Close, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 8PF 5.65 Miles
Cire Hire 01249 812271 22 Horsebrook, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 8HG 5.71 Miles
Brents Cars 01672 512801 78B High St, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1HF 5.84 Miles
Marlborough Radio Cars 01672 511088 9 St Johns Close, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1JX 5.86 Miles
Arrow Private Hire 01672 515567 Lloran House, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1HQ 5.91 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sn8 Waggon And Horses Marlborough Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn8 Avebury Trusloe Marlborough Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn8 Avebury Post Office Hope Cottage High Street Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sn8 West Kennett Marlborough Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn8 East Kennett Marlborough Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn4 Winterbourne Monkton Swindon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn11 Yatesbury Calne Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn8 Overton Marlborough Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn11 Nolands Calne Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Sn4 Berwick Bassett Swindon Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Sn11 Main Road Cherhill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn8 Fyfield Marlborough Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn11 Cherhill Calne Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Sn8 Lockeridge Marlborough Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn10 Allington Devizes Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Patford House Partnership 01249 815407	Patford House Surgery 8A Patford Street Calne Wiltshire SN11 0EF
Northlands Surgery 01249 812141	Northlands Surgery North Street Calne Wiltshire SN11 0HH
Northlands Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	North Street Calne SN11 0HH
Northlands Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	North Street Calne SN11 0HH
Kennet And Avon Medical Partnership 01672 512187	George Lane Marlborough Wiltshire SN8 4BY

Local Stores

Pewsey
High Street
Pewsey
Wiltshire
SN9 5AQ
01672 564411
Store Website
7.19 miles

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SPAR Calne
1 James Avenue
Calne
SN11 8NQ
01249 471595
Store Website
5.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Macqueen Veterinary Centre
1 Waller Road Hopton Park Devizes Wiltshire SN10 2GH 01380 728505 mail@macqueenvets.com Website 5.36 miles
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Calne Veterinary Centre
245 Oxford Road Calne Wiltshire SN11 8RT 01249 811944 calnevets@btconnect.com Website 5.82 miles
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Hale Veterinary Group Ltd
Bank Row Church Street Calne Wiltshire SN11 0SG 01249 815563 enquiries@halevethospital.co.uk Website 5.93 miles
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Wessex Equine Ltd
The Carriage House Hilmartin Calne Wiltshire SN11 8SD 01793 739220 office@wessexequine.co.uk Website 6.04 miles
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Closed Saturdays - OOH cover only
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Medivet Calne (White Horse Vets)
White Horse Vets 15 Curzon Street Calne Wiltshire SN11 0DB 01257 262675 calne@medivet.co.uk Website 6.08 miles
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The Pet Practice
George Lane Marlborough Wiltshire SN8 4BY 01672 511021 marlborough@petpractice.co.uk Website 6.11 miles

Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

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 0.71 miles Park In The National Trust Car Park.

Location what3words messy.stole.comical

Avebury Loop
1 Beckhampton Rd Beckhampton Marlborough SN8 1QT 0.71 miles

Location what3words hiring.gong.bounded

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 0.88 miles Parking In Lay-By Very Popular So You’Ll See It. If You Get To The Pub You’Ve Gone To Far

Location what3words easels.rings.unusable

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 2.90 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 what3words conjured.scan.panning

Roundway Hill
A Real Favorite Of Mine, Plenty Of Open Space And Enormous Woodland To Explore As Well As Breath Taking Views Over Our Lovely County. Fairly Remote So Company Is Advised I Would Think. Conscience Ln Lancashire 5.96 miles Plenty Of Free Parking, Always Find Somewhere To Park, This Place Is Really A Case Of Exploring, One Of The Many Footpaths You Can Take Is Across The Field Opposite This Marker Into The Woods.

Location what3words worth.overdrive.sandals

Pewsey Wharf
Walk Along The Canal Pewsey Wharf Marlborough Road Lancashire 6.37 miles

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Weather Forecast

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