Welcome to Knighton

Knighton is a small village located in the county of Wiltshire, England. It is situated on the edge of the Salisbury Plain and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many archaeological sites in the area. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Peter's Church and the 17th-century Manor House.

The village of Knighton is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to explore the beautiful countryside of Wiltshire. There are many walking and cycling routes in the area, and visitors can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The village is also home to a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, where visitors can sample local cuisine and enjoy a drink with the locals.

Knighton is a close-knit community, and there are many events and activities that take place throughout the year. The village has a thriving arts scene, and there are regular exhibitions and performances at the local community centre. The village also has a number of sports clubs, including a cricket club and a football club, which are popular with both locals and visitors alike. Overall, Knighton is a charming village that offers visitors a taste of traditional English life in a beautiful rural setting.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Broad Chalke C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Heather Luft
Newtown
Broad Chalke
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP5 5DS
01722780212
School Website
Coombe Bissett Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Not Recorded Not Recorded
Shutts Lane
Coombe Bissett
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP5 4LU
01722718380
School Website
Western Downland Church Of England Aided Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Alice Tubbs
Rockbourne
Fordingbridge
Hampshire
SP6 3NA
01725518233
School Website
Wilton Cofe Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Richard Boase
Burcombe Lane
Wilton
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP2 0ES
1722742621
School Website
Aurora Boveridge College
Special Post 16 Institution
Ages:16-25
Head Teacher
Mr Lloyd Richards
Cranborne
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 5RU
1725551247
School Website
The Beeches School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mrs Adele Henson
Aurora Boveridge College
Cranborne
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 5RT
1725551247
School Website
Oneschool Global Uk Salisbury Campus
Other Independent School
Ages:7-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Magrieta Roelofsz
The Hollows
Wilton
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP2 0JE
1722741910
School Website
Sixpenny Handley First School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Rachael Musselwhite
Sixpenny Handley
Salisbury
Dorset
SP5 5NJ
01725552356
School Website
Harnham Infants School
Community School
Ages:5-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Natasha Dorrington
Saxon Road
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP2 8JZ
01722327338
School Website
Harnham Church Of England Controlled Junior School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mr Luke Coles
Saxon Road
Harnham
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP2 8JZ
01722327218
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Salisbury
South Western Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RS
6.28 Miles
Tisbury
Station Road, Tisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6JT
8.21 Miles
Dean
Rectory Hill, West Dean, Hampshire, SP5 1JF
12.26 Miles
Gillingham (Dorset)
Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ
15.93 Miles
Mottisfont & Dunbridge
Dunbridge Lane, Mottisfont, Hampshire, SO51 0LH
15.96 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Arrowline Minibuses Ltd
01722 555554
Wings Dairy/Blandford Rd, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 4LH
3.07 Miles
Elevon Travel
07710 644445
Wyckfield, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 4LR
3.39 Miles
Spire Travel Ltd
01722 320320
St Mary's House, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 8PU
4.98 Miles
Chariot Taxis Of Wilton
01722 504747
8 Shaftesbury Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 0DR
5.39 Miles
The Salisbury Taxi Company
01722 501151
168 Hollows Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 8LG
5.71 Miles
City Cabs
01722 505055
Newton House, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7QA
5.84 Miles
Value Cars Taxi
01722 505050
8 Whittle Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7YS
5.88 Miles
Value Cars Taxi
01722 505050
Unit 7 &Amp; 8, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7YS
5.88 Miles
United Taxis
01722 506070
43 St Andrews Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 9NT
5.95 Miles
Silber Line Airport Transfers
01722 504040
Stephenson Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7NP
6.01 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Croucheston
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lamp Farthing
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Knighton Road
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blandford Road
Weekday Last Collection:16:15
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White Hart
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broad Chalke Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Pitts
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Townsend
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Street
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Martin
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:15
The Marsh
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Martin
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mead End
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Rectory
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Costers Lane
Weekday Last Collection:16:15
Saturday Last Collection:10:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Broadchalke Surgery
Doves Meadow
Broadchalke
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP5 5EL
Spring Orchard
High Street
Fovant
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP3 5JL
Old Orchard Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service
South Street
Wilton
Salisbury
SP2 0JU
Old Orchard Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3
South Street
Wilton
Salisbury
SP2 0JU
Old Orchard Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
South Street
Wilton
Salisbury
SP2 0JU
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Local Stores

Wilton - Salisbury
19-21 North Street
Wilton
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP2 0HE
01722 744311
Store Website
5.46 miles
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SPAR Bemerton Heath
SPAR Store
Gainsborough Close
Bemerton Heath
Salisbury
SP2 9HJ
01722 327013
Store Website
6.4 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pinkham Equine Veterinary Services
Home Farm Offices
Wilton
Netherhampton Road
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP2 8PJ
01722 741188
office@pinkhamequine.com
Website
4.68 miles
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Avon Lodge Veterinary Group
The Old School House
34 West Street
Wilton
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP2 0DG
01722 742332
Website
5.46 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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The Pet Practice
Lower Road
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP2 7PN
01722 414000
salisbury@thepetpractice.co.uk
Website
6.03 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Pilgrims Veterinary Practice
5-7 Castle Street
Cranborne
Dorset
BH21 5PZ
01725 551119
enquiries@pilgrimsvets.org.uk
Website
6.19 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

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Small Mammals

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Pinpoint Veterinary Care
Cob Barn
Holwell Barns
Cranborne
Winborne
Dorset
BH21 5QP
01725 486 003
info@pinpointvetcare.com
Website
6.29 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

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By appointment only
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By appointment only
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Medivet Salisbury (The Vets Salisbury)
123 Exeter Street
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 2SG
01722 337117
Salisbury@medivet.co.uk
Website
6.34 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Martin Downs Nature Reserve
Easy Walk Across The Martine Downs Nature Reserve. Plenty Of Walk Options And Historic Sights To See. There Is A Map In The Car Park To Find A Route.
Martin Down Nature Reserve
Lancashire
2.57 miles

Location
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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
6.13 miles

Start From Breamore House Tea Rooms
Location
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Loop Walk By Salisbury Rugby Club And Victoria Park
The Rugby Club Itself Is A Fairly Flat Hill To Let The Dogs Run Around In There's A Footpath That Then Leads To The Dad's Joke Footpath/Walk And Can Walk Into The Town Centre From This Route. The Dogs Were Off Lead For Most Of The Walk However Did Need To Go On The Lead As We Did A Loop Going Into Town But Were Back To Go Off The Lead Again Going Through Victoria Park And Back Up The Salisbury Rugby Club
227 Castle Rd
Salisbury
Lancashire
SP1 3RY
7.29 miles

Location
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Old Sarum
Circular Walk Around The Outer Part Of Old Sarum Site.
Portway
Lancashire
7.49 miles

Location
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Laverstock Down
Lots Of Different Paths, Some Areas Quite Hilly So Not So Easy When It's Been Raining, Although There Are Some Flat Fields. Some Woodland, Some Fields. Lovely On A Sunny Day, Gorgeous Views
Laverstock
7.73 miles

Located Next To St Andrews School On Church Road In Laverstock. There Is A Track, It Goes Up A Hill.
Location
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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
8.31 miles

Location
what3words
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