Welcome to Downton

Downton is a small village located in Wiltshire, England. It is situated on the River Avon and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic buildings. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many landmarks and attractions that reflect this.

One of the most notable landmarks in Downton is the parish church of St. Laurence. This beautiful church dates back to the 13th century and is known for its stunning stained glass windows and intricate stonework. The church is also home to a number of historic artifacts, including a 14th-century font and a 17th-century pulpit.

Another popular attraction in Downton is the Moot, a large open space in the center of the village. The Moot has been used for a variety of purposes over the years, including as a market square and a place for public gatherings. Today, it is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Overall, Downton is a charming village that offers a glimpse into England's rich history and culture.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 18.2°C

Feels Like: 18.2°C

Wind: 7.4 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Downton C Of E Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Paula Carlton	Gravel Close Downton Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 3LZ 01725510556 School Website
The Trafalgar School At Downton Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Curtis	Breamore Road Downton Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 3HN 1725550300 School Website
Morgans Vale And Woodfalls Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Graham Nagel-Smith	Morgans Vale Road Redlynch Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 2HU 01725510740 School Website
Hale Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Clark	Hatchett Green Hale Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 2NE 01725510436 School Website
Breamore Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Clark	Salisbury Road Breamore Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 2EF 01725512286 School Website
Alderbury And West Grimstead Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Wesley Thorpe	Firs Road Alderbury Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 3BD 01722710464 School Website
Whiteparish All Saints Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jon James	Common Road Whiteparish Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 2SU 01794884420 School Website
Longford C Of E Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Knipe	High Road Britford Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 4DS 01722327292 School Website
The Burgate School And Sixth Form Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Pover	Salisbury Road Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 1EZ 01425652039 School Website
Fordingbridge Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kim Robertson	Pennys Lane Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 1HJ 01425652285 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Dean Rectory Hill, West Dean, Hampshire, SP5 1JF 5.76 Miles

Salisbury South Western Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RS 6.05 Miles

Mottisfont & Dunbridge Dunbridge Lane, Mottisfont, Hampshire, SO51 0LH 9.01 Miles

Romsey Station Approach, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8DU 10.84 Miles

Ashurst (New Forest) Lyndhurst Road, Ashurst, Hampshire, SO40 7AA 12.20 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Downton Minibus And Taxi Service 01725 511245 18 Moot Gardens, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3LF 0.51 Miles
Downtown Minibus Services 01725 511245 Morgans Vale Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 2HU 1.09 Miles
Newton Cars (Whiteparish) Private Hire Taxi 01794 330608 Newton Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 2QQ 3.43 Miles
Classic Cabs 01722 710111 17 Greenfields, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3SH 3.76 Miles
Express Cars And Ringwood Taxis 01425 650000 Whitsbury Road, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1NQ 4.55 Miles
Ringwood Taxis Passenger Transport Courier Service 01425 480480 Unit 1 Arch Farm Industrial Estate, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1NQ 4.55 Miles
Waverley Private Hire 01425 839400 17 Waverley Rd, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1EU 4.59 Miles
Nomads Private Hire 01794 390467 The Oaks, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 2BZ 5.07 Miles
The Salisbury Taxi Company 01722 501151 168 Hollows Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 8LG 5.27 Miles
Elevon Travel 07710 644445 Wyckfield, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 4LR 5.40 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Moot Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Borough Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashley Grange Paccombe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Downton Cross Roads Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Appletree Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Slab Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morgans Vale Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Redlynch Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wick Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sp5 Grove Lane Redlynch Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodfalls Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Redlynch Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Road Charlton All Saints Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Downton Surgery 01725 510296	The Surgery Moot Lane,Downton Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 3JP
Bath, Swindon And Wiltshire Bcsc 01722 336262	Salisbury District Hospital Odstock Road Salisbury SP2 8BJ
Whiteparish Surgery 01794 884269	Whiteparish Surgery Common Road, Whiteparish Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 2SU
Fordingbridge Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Bartons Road Fordingbridge SP6 1JD
Fordingbridge Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Bartons Road Fordingbridge SP6 1JD

Local Stores

Downton
66 The Borough
Downton
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP5 3LY
01725 510503
Store Website
0.44 miles

	Open	Close
Mon	06:00	22:00
Tue	06:00	22:00
Wed	06:00	22:00
Thu	06:00	22:00
Fri	06:00	22:00
Sat	06:00	22:00
Sun	10:00	16:00

SPAR Euro Garage New Sarum
Southampton Road
Salisbury
SP1 2LB
01722 349880
Store Website
5.2 miles

	Open	Close
Mon	00:00	00:00
Tue	00:00	00:00
Wed	00:00	00:00
Thu	00:00	00:00
Fri	00:00	00:00
Sat	00:00	00:00
Sun	00:00	00:00

Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hampton Park Vets
6 Scotts Close Downton Business Centre Downton Wiltshire SP5 3RA 01725 511492 vet@hamptonparkvets.co.uk Website 0.76 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	09:00	18:00
Tue	09:00	18:00
Wed	09:00	18:00
Thu	09:00	18:00
Fri	09:00	18:00
Sat	13:30	15:00
Sun	closed	closed

Endell Equine Hospital
Southampton Road Clarendon Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 3DG 01722 710046 mail@endellequinehospital.co.uk Website 4.39 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:00	17:30
Tue	08:00	17:30
Wed	08:00	17:30
Thu	08:00	17:30
Fri	08:00	17:30
Sat	closed	closed
Sun	closed	closed

Pilgrims Vet Practice
Gorse Farm Blissford Road Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 2JH 01425 657 700 Website 4.74 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:00
Consultations 9-11am, 3-6pm
Tue	08:30	18:00
Consultations 9-11am, 3-6pm
Wed	08:30	18:00
Consultations 9-11am, 3-6pm
Thu	08:30	18:00
Consultations 9-11am, 3-6pm
Fri	08:30	18:00
Consultations 9-11am, 3-6pm
Sat	10:30	12:30
Consultations 10am-12pm 24hour emergency service
Sun	closed	closed

Forest Veterinary Clinic
7 Park Road Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 1EQ 01425 652221 forestvetsfb@btconnect.com Website 4.78 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:30
Tue	08:30	18:30
Wed	08:30	18:30
Thu	08:30	18:30
Fri	08:30	18:30
Sat	09:00	12:00
Sun	10:00	closed

Companion Care (Salisbury) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Southampton Road Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 2LB 01722 328 380 salisbury@companioncare.co.uk Website 5.14 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	09:00	19:00
Tue	09:00	19:00
Wed	09:00	19:00
Thu	09:00	19:00
Fri	09:00	19:00
Sat	09:00	18:00
Sun	10:00	16:00

Medivet Salisbury (The Vets Salisbury)
123 Exeter Street Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 2SG 01722 337117 Salisbury@medivet.co.uk Website 5.34 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:30
Tue	08:30	18:30
Wed	08:30	18:30
Thu	08:30	18:30
Fri	08:30	18:30
Sat	08:30	12:00
Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Breamore
This 5.5 Mile (8Km) Walk Starts From The Breamore House Tea Room Entrance, Takes You Through The Village, Across The Common And Up Through The Breamore Estate To The Medieval Miz-Maze And Breamore House. It Includes Panoramic Views Out Over The Surrounding Farmland And Woodland. Unnamed Road Fordingbridge Lancashire SP6 2DB 2.63 miles Start From Breamore House Tea Rooms

Location what3words regaining.fuel.meaty

Woodgreen/Hale Purlieu
This 8.5Km Walk Starts And Finishes At The Hale Purlieu National Trust Car Park (Grid Ref: Su 189 177). It Includes Plantation, Heathland, And Village. There's Also The Opportunity For Lunch Or Light Refreshments At The Horse And Groom Pub In Woodgreen. Fordingbridge Lancashire 2.73 miles Hale Purlieu National Trust Car Park (Grid Ref: Su 189 177).

Location what3words euphoric.milkman.monitors

Pepperbox Hill
750 A36 Lancashire 2.74 miles

Location what3words gossip.browser.outbound

Pepperbox Hill Near Salisbury
This Walk Starts At The Pepperbox Hill Folly, Follows The Brow Of The Hill With Its Views Out Across The Valley Towards Salisbury Cathedral, Before Dipping Down To Follow The Valley To East Grimstead And Back. National Trust Pepperbox Hill A36 Lancashire 2.78 miles Park In The National Trust Car Park Off The A36

Location what3words handbags.police.cunning

Pepperbox Hill
Lovely Walk With A Mixture Of Fields And Woods, Just Off The A36. Easy To Walk With Great Views Of Salisbury And The Cathedral. No Dog Poo Bins Though So There’S Quite A Few Poos Left. Salisbury Lancashire 2.79 miles Narrow Dirt Track Off The A36

Location what3words stepping.snoring.imprinted

Gods Hill
This Is A Lovely Car Park To Walk From With A Great Combination Of Streams, Valleys And Woodland. The Views Are Awesome And It Can Be Really Sunny On A Windy Day As The Valley Gives You Some Protection. A Delightful Array Of Paths To Explore. Lady'S Mile Fordingbridge Lancashire SP6 2QX 3.38 miles

Location what3words chariots.families.dairies

Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Clear	Fog	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Light rain shower	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	20.8°C	20.8°C	20.6°C	19.9°C	21.2°C	21.1°C	24°C	25.4°C	23.9°C	21.6°C	17.2°C	17°C
Feels Like	20.8°C	20.8°C	20.6°C	19.9°C	21.2°C	22.2°C	26.3°C	27.8°C	26.2°C	21.6°C	17.2°C	17°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Mist	Moderate rain	Heavy rain	Heavy rain	Fog	Mist	Mist	Mist	Overcast	Heavy rain at times	Light rain shower	Light rain shower
Temp	17.1°C	17.4°C	17.2°C	17.1°C	17.4°C	17.7°C	18.1°C	18°C	17.6°C	17°C	16.6°C	16.7°C
Feels Like	17.1°C	17.4°C	17.2°C	17.1°C	17.4°C	17.7°C	18.1°C	18°C	17.6°C	17°C	16.6°C	16.7°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Light rain shower	Light rain shower	Light rain shower	Light rain shower	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Mist
Temp	16.4°C	16°C	15.5°C	14.9°C	15.4°C	16.1°C	17°C	18.4°C	19.1°C	18.8°C	18.1°C	17°C
Feels Like	16.4°C	16°C	15.3°C	14.5°C	15.1°C	16.1°C	17°C	18.4°C	19.1°C	18.8°C	18.1°C	17°C

Your Village

If you would like to add content to this page on behalf of your village, please contact us at listing@townandvillageguide.com