Welcome to Dauntsey Lock

Dauntsey Lock is a small village located in the county of Wiltshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Avon and is known for its picturesque scenery and tranquil atmosphere. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Dauntsey Lock Canal Bridge, which was built in the 18th century and is still in use today.

One of the main attractions of Dauntsey Lock is the River Avon itself. The river is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities. The surrounding countryside is also popular with walkers and cyclists, with a number of scenic routes to explore. The village is also home to a number of pubs and restaurants, serving traditional English fare and locally sourced produce.

Despite its small size, Dauntsey Lock has a strong sense of community, with a number of local events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include the annual Dauntsey Lock Village Fete, which features a range of stalls, games, and entertainment for all ages. The village also has a number of sports teams and clubs, including a cricket team and a football team, which compete against other local villages and towns.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 17.2°C

Feels Like: 17.2°C

Wind: 5.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SE

Local Schools

School Details
Lyneham Primary School
Foundation School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr John Read
Preston Lane
Lyneham
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 4QJ
01249890413
School Website
Christian Malford C Of E Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Christina Brugger
Church Road
Christian Malford
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 4BW
01249720496
School Website
Somerfords Walter Powell C Of E Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Christina Brugger
Dauntsey Road
Great Somerford
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 5HS
01249720797
School Website
Brinkworth Earl Danbys Church Of England Primary
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Alana Walch
School Hill
Brinkworth
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 5AX
01666510406
School Website
Seagry Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Christina Brugger
Upper Seagry
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 5EX
01249720213
School Website
Sutton Benger Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Becca Hine
40 Chestnut Road
Sutton Benger
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 4RP
1249720407
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
Wootton Bassett Infants School
Community School
Ages:5-7
Head Teacher
Mr Alison Pass
High Street
Wootton Bassett
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN4 7BS
01793852254
School Website
Lea And Garsdon Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sian Alderson
The Street
Lea
Malmesbury
Wiltshire
SN16 9PG
01666823534
School Website
Langley Fitzurse Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Karen Winterburn
Middle Common
Kington Langley
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 5NN
01249750295
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chippenham
Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3QE
6.09 Miles
Swindon
Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1DQ
10.10 Miles
Kemble
Windmill Hill, Kemble, Gloucestershire, GL7 6AW
10.95 Miles
Melksham
Station Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8BN
11.31 Miles
Bradford-On-Avon
St Margaret'S Street, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DF
16.04 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Bradies Taxis And Private Hire
01249 891565
Fairmeadow Farm, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4HN
0.76 Miles
Chauffeur Line
0800 097 6450
Beechwood House, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9RN
4.92 Miles
Halcyon Cars
01793 854441
52 Longleaze, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 8AP
5.23 Miles
Calne Taxis
01249 821111
6 Carpenter's Close, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9ER
5.29 Miles
Eric's Taxi
01249 848688
9 Angel Close, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 8PF
5.61 Miles
E And A Taxis
01249 400000
Angel Close, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 8PF
5.61 Miles
Paul's Cars
01249 821321
1 George Cl, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 8PP
5.61 Miles
Dan's Taxi
07919 081401
26 Barrow Green, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1BG
5.70 Miles
Cire Hire
01249 812271
22 Horsebrook, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 8HG
5.85 Miles
Abbey Taxis
01666 826072
15 High Street, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9AA
5.88 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sn15 Daunstey Lock Chippenham
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Sn15 Bradenstoke Ex Po
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Sn15 Bradenstoke
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Sn15 St James Chippenham
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Sn15 The Banks Lilley Brook Chippenham
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Sn15 Upper Town Chippenham
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:15
Sn15 The Green Chippenham
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Sn15 Bowds Lane
Weekday Last Collection:16:30
Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Sn15 Pound Close Chippenham
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn11 New Zealand Calne
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn15 Harrow Grove Chippenham
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn15 Melsome Road Chippenham
Weekday Last Collection:16:30
Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Sn15 Dillons Chippenham
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Sn15 Slessor Road Chippenham
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn15 The Green Christian Malford Chippenham
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Lyneham Medical Centre
Lyneham Medical Centre
Calne Road
Lyneham
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 4XX
Sutton Benger Surgery
The Playing Fields
Chestnut Road
Sutton Benger
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 4RP
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
Beversbrook Medical Centre
Harrier Close
Calne
SN11 9UT
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Local Stores

Lyneham
45 Church End
Lyneham
Wiltshire
SN15 4PP
01249 890210
Store Website
1.99 miles
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SPAR - Euro Garages - Wooten Basset
Euro Garages
94 High Street
Wooten Basset
Swindon
SN4 7AS
01793 853080
Store Website
4.9 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Wessex Equine Ltd
The Carriage House
Hilmartin
Calne
Wiltshire
SN11 8SD
01793 739220
office@wessexequine.co.uk
Website
3.26 miles
Amenities
Mobile services only

Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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Closed Saturdays - OOH cover only
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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
4.63 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

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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
Wed09:0018:30
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
4.70 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Calne Veterinary Centre
245 Oxford Road
Calne
Wiltshire
SN11 8RT
01249 811944
calnevets@btconnect.com
Website
4.80 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Equines

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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
4.81 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Kellaways
3 Large Open Fields Following The River, Nice Open Space For Dogs Who Need To Let Off Steam, Pretty Secure Too For Recall Issues Although Not 100%, Sometimes Horses In One Of The Fields But The Remaining Space Is Huge.
1 Crossing Ln
Langley Burrell
Chippenham
SN15 4LQ
4.83 miles

Small Ish Lay By At The Beginning Of The Bridleway That Leads Into The Fields, Space For Maybe 6 Cars.
Location
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Birds Marsh
Very Long Walk, Perfect For A Family Walk Or Where You Just Want Some Peace Tonight From Your Dogs! They Will Defiantly Sleep Well! I Have Walked It Alone However It Is Quite A Quiet Walk And Through The Woods So I Would Advise Taking A Friend
65 Hill Corner Rd
Chippenham
SN15 1DR
5.75 miles

Residential Area, Park Where Allowed.
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
6.93 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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Vincient Woods Chippenham
Fairly Small Woodland But Nice For A Little Stroll, Lots Of Different Paths You Can Explore.
7 Balmoral Cl
Chippenham
SN14 0UT
7.49 miles

Parking Is Residential So Park Responsibly
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
8.47 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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Lacock Abbey
Lovely, Lovely Walk With Fields And Water Access.. Beautiful Surroundings
Lacock Abbey
8.66 miles

National Trust Car Park Pay And Display National Trust Members Park Free They Are Very Hot On This So Make Sure You Display Ticket
Location
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