Welcome to Berwick Bassett

Berwick Bassett is a small village located in the county of Wiltshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Marlborough Downs, which is an area of outstanding natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque countryside, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Neolithic period. The village was also an important centre for the wool trade during the medieval period, and many of the buildings in the village date back to this time. One of the most notable buildings in the village is the 12th-century church of St Nicholas, which is a Grade I listed building and is considered to be one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in the country.

Despite its small size, Berwick Bassett has a strong sense of community, with a range of local events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village has a pub, The Three Crowns, which is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike. The village also has a primary school, a village hall, and a cricket club, which is one of the oldest in the county. Overall, Berwick Bassett is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Broad Town Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Bridget Long	Broad Town Swindon Wiltshire SN4 7RE 01793731395 School Website
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
Hilmarton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sam Churchill	Compton Road Hilmarton Calne Wiltshire SN11 8SG 01249760602 School Website
Wroughton Infant School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Cora Williams	Wharf Road Wroughton Swindon Wiltshire SN4 9LE 1793812340 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
The Ridgeway School And Sixth Form College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Adrian Cush	Inverary Road Wroughton Swindon Wiltshire SN4 9DJ 01793846100 School Website
Horizons College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mr Gentian Mullaliu	Bincknoll Lane Unit 5 Interface Business Park Royal Wootton Bassett Wiltshire SN4 8QQ 1793481493 School Website
Lyneham Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr John Read	Preston Lane Lyneham Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 4QJ 01249890413 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Swindon Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1DQ 7.99 Miles

Pewsey North Street, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5ER 9.02 Miles

Chippenham Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3QE 11.12 Miles

Bedwyn The Knapp, Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, SN8 5RD 12.32 Miles

Melksham Station Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8BN 13.51 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Blueline Private Hire 01672 861300 Elm Tree Park, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1PS 4.69 Miles
Merlin Car Service 01672 861000 Elm Tree Park, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1PS 4.69 Miles
Rosstyles Chauffeurs 01793 845791 1 Moat Walk, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9JW 5.19 Miles
Immacul8 Private Hire And Valeting 01793 845289 5 Nocton Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 0TS 5.25 Miles
Marlborough Radio Cars 01672 511088 9 St Johns Close, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1JX 5.84 Miles
J R Cars 01249 812345 3 Fir Gro, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 8JL 6.02 Miles
Brents Cars 01672 512801 78B High St, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1HF 6.03 Miles
Halcyon Cars 01793 854441 52 Longleaze, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 8AP 6.05 Miles
Arrow Private Hire 01672 515567 Lloran House, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1HQ 6.08 Miles
Kayze Cars 01672 514556 Old Lion Court/High St, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1HQ 6.08 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sn4 Berwick Bassett Swindon Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Sn4 Winterbourne Monkton Swindon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn4 Winterbourne Bassett Swindon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn4 The Croft Swindon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn4 High Street Broad Hinton Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Sn8 Avebury Post Office Hope Cottage High Street Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sn11 Yatesbury Calne No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn4 Weir Cross Roads Swindon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn8 Avebury Trusloe Marlborough No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn4 Clyffe Pypard Swindon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn8 Waggon And Horses Marlborough No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn11 Nolands Calne Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Sn4 Broad Town Swindon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn4 Uffcott Swindon Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:15
Sn8 West Kennett Marlborough No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ridgeway View Family Practice 01793 812221	Wroughton Health Centre Barrett Way,Wroughton Swindon Wiltshire SN4 9LW
Lyneham Medical Centre	Lyneham Medical Centre Calne Road Lyneham Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 4XX
New Court Surgery 01793 852302	New Court Surgery Borough Fields Royal Wootton Bassett Swindon SN4 7AX
Tinkers Lane Surgery 01793 852131	Tinkers Lane Surgery Royal Wootton Bassett Swindon Wiltshire SN4 7AT
Kennet And Avon Medical Partnership 01672 512187	George Lane Marlborough Wiltshire SN8 4BY

Local Stores

Wroughton
High Street
Wroughton
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN4 9JX
01793 812537
Store Website
5.17 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wessex Equine Ltd
The Carriage House Hilmartin Calne Wiltshire SN11 8SD 01793 739220 office@wessexequine.co.uk Website 5.14 miles
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Thameswood Veterinary Clinics Ltd
39B Station Road Royal Wootton Bassett Swindon Wiltshire SN4 7ED 01793 230 266 giovanna@thameswoodvets.co.uk 5.70 miles

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Calne Veterinary Centre
245 Oxford Road Calne Wiltshire SN11 8RT 01249 811944 calnevets@btconnect.com Website 5.94 miles
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The George Veterinary Clinic - Royal Wotton Bassett
22 High Street Wootton Bassett Wiltshire SN4 7AA 01793 852458 dogandcat@georgevetgroup.co.uk Website 6.01 miles
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We operate our own emergency service 24 hour a day. Please call 01666823165
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We operate our own emergency service 24 hour a day. Please call 01666823165
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We operate our own emergency service 24 hour a day. Please call 01666823165
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We operate our own emergency service 24 hour a day. Please call 01666823165
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We operate our own emergency service 24 hour a day. Please call 01666823165
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We operate our own emergency service 24 hour a day. Please call 01666823165

Drove Vets - Royal Wootton Bassett Veterinary Surgery
Unit 5 Borough Fields Shopping Centre Royal Wootton Bassett Wiltshire SN4 7AX 01793 852466 woottonbassett@drovevets.co.uk Website 6.09 miles

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Medivet Lyneham (White Horse Veterinary Clinic)
Edmonds Garage The Green Lyneham Wiltshire SN15 4PD 01257 262675 lyneham@medivet.co.uk Website 6.19 miles

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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 2.36 miles Park In The National Trust Car Park.

Location what3words messy.stole.comical

Avebury Loop
1 Beckhampton Rd Beckhampton Marlborough SN8 1QT 2.36 miles

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

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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 3.87 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!!!)

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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 8.09 miles

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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 8.14 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.

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