Welcome to Broad Hinton

Broad Hinton 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 center 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 Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, which dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade I listed building.

Today, Broad Hinton is a thriving community with a range of amenities including a village hall, a primary school, a post office, and a pub. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including a farm shop and a garden center. Despite its small size, Broad Hinton has a strong sense of community, with a range of events and activities taking place throughout the year, including an annual village fete and a Christmas market.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 14.1°C

Feels Like: 14.8°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SE

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
Wroughton Infant School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Cora Williams	Wharf Road Wroughton Swindon Wiltshire SN4 9LE 1793812340 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
Wroughton Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Ashley Barrington-Wilding	Inverary Road Wroughton Swindon Wiltshire SN4 9DL 1793812339 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
Millbrook Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Pyman	Worsley Road Freshbrook Swindon Wiltshire SN5 8NU 01793872800 School Website
Noremarsh Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hilary Macmeekin	Clarendon Drive Royal Wootton Bassett Swindon Wiltshire SN4 8BT 1793852250 School Website
Kingfisher Ce Academy Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Sharon Bishop	Peglars Way Swindon SN1 7DA 1793379521 School Website
The Deanery Ce Academy Free Schools Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Dan Neal	Peglars Way Wichelstowe Swindon Wiltshire SN1 7DA 1793236611 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Swindon Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1DQ 6.08 Miles

Pewsey North Street, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5ER 10.67 Miles

Chippenham Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3QE 11.61 Miles

Bedwyn The Knapp, Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, SN8 5RD 13.00 Miles

Melksham Station Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8BN 14.72 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Rosstyles Chauffeurs 01793 845791 1 Moat Walk, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9JW 3.45 Miles
Immacul8 Private Hire And Valeting 01793 845289 5 Nocton Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 0TS 3.82 Miles
Halcyon Cars 01793 854441 52 Longleaze, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 8AP 4.35 Miles
West One Limousines Ltd 0845 345 0276 13 Roman Crescent, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4HH 4.87 Miles
Dangerfields Travel Ltd 01793 534445 Unit 15 Central Trading Est/Signal Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1PD 5.31 Miles
Airfair 01793 873031 Bath Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4AS 5.40 Miles
Airport Transfers 07903 150030 Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 7SW 5.57 Miles
Chauffeured Luxury Cars 01793 740762 51 Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 0PW 5.60 Miles
Dave's Taxis 07812 813910 34 Windmill Piece, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 0NY 5.67 Miles
Abbey Taxis (Swindon) Ltd 01793 433007 Unit 1/Morris St, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2HU 5.72 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sn4 High Street Broad Hinton Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Sn4 The Croft Swindon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn4 Weir Cross Roads Swindon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn4 Winterbourne Bassett Swindon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn4 Broad Town Swindon Collection Today available until:09:00 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
Sn4 Berwick Bassett Swindon Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Sn4 Clyffe Pypard Swindon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn4 Thornhill Swindon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn4 Bassett Down Swindon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn4 Winterbourne Monkton Swindon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn4 Elcombe Swindon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn4 Bushton Swindon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn4 Churchill Swindon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn4 Thorney Park Swindon Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ridgeway View Family Practice 01793 812221	Wroughton Health Centre Barrett Way,Wroughton Swindon Wiltshire SN4 9LW
The Freshbrook Surgery	Village Centre Freshbrook Swindon Wiltshire SN5 8LY
Tinkers Lane Surgery 01793 852131	Tinkers Lane Surgery Royal Wootton Bassett Swindon Wiltshire SN4 7AT
New Court Surgery 01793 852302	New Court Surgery Borough Fields Royal Wootton Bassett Swindon SN4 7AX
Phoenix Surgery 01793 600440	Phoenix Surgery Dunwich Drive Toothill Swindon, Wiltshire SN5 8SX

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Wooten Basset
Euro Garages
94 High Street
Wooten Basset
Swindon
SN4 7AS
01793 853080
Store Website
4.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Thameswood Veterinary Clinics Ltd
39B Station Road Royal Wootton Bassett Swindon Wiltshire SN4 7ED 01793 230 266 giovanna@thameswoodvets.co.uk 4.10 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 4.44 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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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 4.50 miles

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Drove Farm Vets
252 Croft Road Wroughton Swindon Wiltshire SN1 4RW 01793 501499 office@drovefarmvets.co.uk Website 4.56 miles

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Drove Veterinary Hospital
252 Croft Road Swindon Wiltshire SN1 4RW 01793 522483 mail@drovevets.co.uk Website 4.56 miles
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Vets Now Swindon
C/O Drove Veterinary Hospital 252 Croft Lane Swindon Wiltshire SN1 4RW 01793 603810 swindonclinic@vets-now.com Website 4.56 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 4.31 miles Park In The National Trust Car Park.

Location what3words messy.stole.comical

Avebury Loop
1 Beckhampton Rd Beckhampton Marlborough SN8 1QT 4.31 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 4.86 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 5.39 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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Mouldon Hill Country Park
A Lovely Park For Dog Walking. There Is A Lake Which Often Has Anglers On It So Best To Keep On A Lead For That Part, But The Actual Hill Is Perfect For Dog Walkers And There Is Lots Of Fields To Wander Into. It Is Also Not Open To Cyclists Which Is Nice. The Second Photo Displayed Above Is Copyrighted To Brian Robert Marshall And Licensed For Reuse Under This Creative Commons Licence. A4198 7.18 miles Haydon End

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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 8.90 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	26.7°C	25.7°C	25°C	24.5°C	26.3°C	29.8°C	32.3°C	32.7°C	31°C	29.7°C	26°C	23.3°C
Feels Like	28.9°C	27.9°C	27.2°C	26.6°C	28.9°C	35.5°C	40.2°C	39.7°C	37.3°C	35.8°C	29.7°C	27.6°C

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	Overcast	Overcast	Fog	Fog	Fog	Fog	Mist	Mist	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Temp	23.1°C	21.1°C	20.5°C	20.8°C	21.5°C	22.5°C	23.5°C	24°C	25.3°C	26.5°C	25.2°C	23.5°C
Feels Like	25.7°C	21.1°C	20.5°C	20.8°C	21.5°C	25°C	26°C	26.6°C	28°C	29.6°C	27.9°C	25.8°C

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	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Mist	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	23.2°C	23.2°C	23.2°C	23°C	25.5°C	28.4°C	30.9°C	31.7°C	31.1°C	29.6°C	26.7°C	24.4°C
Feels Like	25.6°C	25.5°C	25.4°C	25.2°C	28.3°C	32.4°C	36.3°C	36.7°C	35.3°C	33.2°C	29.5°C	26.8°C

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