Welcome to Great Hinton

Great Hinton is a small village located in the county of Wiltshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Avon and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore.

One of the most notable landmarks in Great Hinton is the St. Swithin's Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a beautiful example of Norman architecture. The church is known for its stunning stained glass windows and intricate carvings. Visitors can also explore the churchyard, which is home to many historic graves and monuments.

Another popular attraction in Great Hinton is the Avoncliff Aqueduct. The aqueduct was built in the early 19th century and is a marvel of engineering. The aqueduct spans the River Avon and is a popular spot for walkers and cyclists. Visitors can also take a boat trip along the river and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Overall, Great Hinton is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of attractions to explore.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 7.2°C

Feels Like: 5.1°C

Wind: 6.9 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
Keevil Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsey Hermon	Main Street Keevil Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 6LU 1380870376 School Website
St George's Church Of England Primary School, Semington Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Candida Hutchinson	Pound Lane Semington Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 6LP
Bowerhill Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Light	Halifax Road Melksham Wiltshire SN12 6YH 1225700964 School Website
The Mead Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Mark Stenton	Hackett Place Hilperton Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 7GN 01225759273 School Website
Castle Mead School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Emma Larkham	Mascroft Road Hilperton Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 6GD 01225768641 School Website
Melksham Oak Community School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Alan Henderson	Bowerhill Melksham Wiltshire SN12 6QZ 1225792700 School Website
Hilperton Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Simon Brown	Newleaze Hilperton Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 7SB 01225755343 School Website
Seend Church Of England Va Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Candida Hutchinson	School Road Seend Melksham Wiltshire SN12 6NJ 01380828334 School Website
Aloeric Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Clifton	St Michael's Road Melksham Wiltshire SN12 6HN 1225702563 School Website
Paxcroft Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Louise Rhodes	Ashton Street Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 7EB 01225762244 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Melksham Station Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8BN 3.43 Miles

Trowbridge Stallard Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8HW 3.54 Miles

Westbury Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP 5.24 Miles

Bradford-On-Avon St Margaret'S Street, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DF 5.26 Miles

Avoncliff Un-Named Lane Off Belcombe Road, Avoncliff, Wiltshire, BA15 2HD 6.48 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Melksham Taxis 01225 700000 60 Berryfield Pk, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6EE 2.05 Miles
Index Taxis 01225 700800 38 Wellington Sq, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6QX 2.13 Miles
1 2 3 Taxis 01225 763743 36 Cornbrash Rise, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 7TR 2.37 Miles
A M S Taxis 01225 710152 2 Cadbys Close, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 7DS 2.51 Miles
A And P Taxis 01225 706133 7 Corfe Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6BQ 2.58 Miles
Elite Limousines 01225 700658 Corfe Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6BQ 2.58 Miles
Avon Taxis 01225 345075 7 Queensway, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 7JZ 2.65 Miles
1St County Cars 01225 352173 8 Saint Mary's Close, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 7PW 2.69 Miles
Venture Taxis 07721 787610 19 Green Lane, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 7DB 2.79 Miles
Executive Chauffeur Service 01225 704707 14 Strattons Ct, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6GY 2.90 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Great Hinton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Keevil No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Strand Semington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashton Common No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Littlemarsh Semington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newleaze Steeple Ashton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Martins Lane Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
High Street Semington Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
High Street Steeple Ashton Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sn12 Row Lane Melksham Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Helps Well Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn12 Seend Cleeve No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn12 Mitchel Drive Melksham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Devizes Road Hilperton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn12 Bowerhill Ex Post Office Collection Today available until:18:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
St Damien's	Spa Road Melksham Wiltshire SN12 7NZ
Spa Medical Centre 01225 703236	Spa Medical Centre Snowberry Lane Melksham Wiltshire SN12 6UN
Giffords Primary Care Ctr 01225 896630	Giffords Primary Care Ctr Spa Road Melksham Wiltshire SN12 7EA
Lovemead Group Practice 01225 759850	Roundstone Surgery Polebarn Circus Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 7EH
Trowbridge Health Centre 01225 435757	Trowbridge Health Centre Prospect Place Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 8QA

Local Stores

Castle Mead
1 Huntingfield
Ashton Road
East Trowbrdige
Wiltshire
BA14 6GP
01225 775716
Store Website
2.31 miles

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SPAR Devizes
Bath Road
Devizes
SN10 1QG
01380 724483
Store Website
5.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Beeches Veterinary Centre Ltd
4 Semington Road Melksham Wiltshire SN12 6BZ 01225 793335 info@beechesvetcentre.co.uk Website 2.65 miles
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In cases of emergency when the surgery is closed, please phone 01225 793335
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In cases of emergency when the surgery is closed, please phone 01225 793335
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In cases of emergency when the surgery is closed, please phone 01225 793335
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In cases of emergency when the surgery is closed, please phone 01225 793335
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In cases of emergency when the surgery is closed, please phone 01225 793335
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In cases of emergency when the surgery is closed, please phone 01225 793335

Harris, Hill &Amp; Gibbons Veterinary Group - Trowbridge
6 Paxcroft Way Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 7DG 01225 760630 trowbridge@hhgvets.co.uk Website 2.70 miles
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Chalkland Vets
11 Church Street Melksham Wiltshire SN12 6LS 01225 592429 melksham@chalklandvets.co.uk 2.94 miles

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Garston Veterinary Practice Premises
Unit 2 Verbana Court Cranesbill Road Melksham Wiltshire SN12 7GS 01225 617779 melksham@garstonvets.co.uk Website 2.98 miles
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Hale Veterinary Group Ltd
33-34 Union Street Melksham Wiltshire SN12 7PR 01225 709701 enquiries@halevethospital.co.uk Website 3.07 miles
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Bath Veterinary Group
The Chapel Surgery Forest Road Melksham Wiltshire SN12 7AA 01225 702 427 Website 3.33 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Green Lane Woods
A350 Lancashire 1.32 miles Car Park Off The A350 Enough For 4 Cars And Then Walk Straight Into The Wood.

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Hilperton
Open Fields Galore. Nothing Fancy Just Open Field Space For A Good Stretch Of Those 4 Legs. 4 Fields In Toatal. 3 Hilperton Dr Hilperton Trowbridge BA14 7UB 1.69 miles Parking Only For Two Cars At The Entrance Without Blocking The Gateway, There Is A Residential Estate Opposite With Parking, Do So Legally.

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Clanger And Picket Woods
Clanger And Picket Woods Is A Great Walk For All The Family. It's A Large Woodland Area, With A Big Path Right Up The Middle Of The Two Woods (Either Side). 18 Westbury Rd Yarnbrook Trowbridge BA14 6AG 3.78 miles Signposted Clearly Off The A350 Between Yarnbrook Roundabout And Heywood.

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Great Chalfield
Lovely Loop Of Open Fields, Nice Walk For Those Who Don’T Wish To See Many People. Unnamed Road 3.80 miles Park Opposite The Farm In The Gravel Lay-By &Amp; Follow Footpath Signs To The Left

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Clanger And Pucket Woods
Woodland Walk. Small Parking Area. Lots Of Different Routes Can Be Taken From 20 Min Walks To Hours, The Choice Is Yours. Clanger Wood Clanger Ln Westbury BA13 4LL 3.85 miles Lovely Walks Through The Trees, Stoned Pathways As Well As Off The Beaten Track, We Walk Here Most Days And Don’T Do The Same Walk In A Week To Ten Days.

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Southwick Country Park
This Is A Popular Country Park With Dog Walkers, Families And Locals. There Are A Series Of Several Fields Crossed By A River And A Pond Which Is Popular With Dogs. Many Dogs Here Are Off Lead, But There Is Space To Avoid Other Dogs And It Is Quieter Off The Main Pathway. As Part Of The Park There Is The Hope Nature Centre With A Tea Rooms. A Circular Walk Will Bring You Back To The Free Car Park Following A Level Path. 4 A361 Southwick Trowbridge Lancashire BA14 9AF 4.49 miles Free Car Park Sign Posted

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	14°C	11.5°C	11.7°C	8.9°C	10.6°C	11.5°C	15.2°C	16.8°C	16.1°C	16.4°C	14.2°C	12.4°C
Feels Like	13.4°C	11.1°C	9.6°C	8.2°C	10.3°C	10.2°C	14.7°C	16.6°C	16°C	16.4°C	13°C	11°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	10.4°C	8.9°C	8.3°C	8.3°C	8.5°C	9.3°C	10.4°C	11.8°C	12.2°C	11.5°C	10.4°C	7.7°C
Feels Like	8.9°C	7.3°C	6.8°C	7.2°C	7.3°C	7.7°C	8.6°C	10.3°C	10.8°C	10.2°C	9.5°C	6.6°C

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Temp	7.5°C	6.5°C	5.9°C	5.7°C	8.2°C	11.5°C	14.7°C	16.3°C	16.6°C	16.1°C	14.4°C	11°C
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