Welcome to Porton

Porton is a small village located in the county of Wiltshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles east of the city of Salisbury and is home to the Porton Down Science Park. The village has a population of around 2,000 people and is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and scientific research facilities.

The Porton Down Science Park is one of the most important scientific research centers in the UK. It is home to a number of government agencies, including the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), which is responsible for developing and testing new technologies for the UK's armed forces. The science park also houses a number of private companies, including pharmaceutical and biotech firms, which conduct research into new medicines and treatments for a range of diseases.

Despite its small size, Porton has a rich history. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Porton House, which dates back to the 18th century. The village also has a number of pubs and restaurants, as well as a village hall and community center, which host a range of events throughout the year. Overall, Porton is a charming village with a unique blend of history, science, and natural beauty.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Nicholas Church Of England Primary School Porton Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Hill	Idmiston Road Porton Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 0LB 01980610401 School Website
Gomeldon Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Paddy Macey	Gomeldon Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 6JZ 01980611370 School Website
Winterbourne Earls Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Philippa Carter	Summerlug Winterbourne Earls Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 6HA 01980611356 School Website
Amesbury Archer Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Donnelly	Shears Drive Archers Gate Amesbury Wiltshire SP4 7XX 1980625944 School Website
King's Gate Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sasha Owen	Great Amber Way Amesbury Salisbury SP4 7GD 1980669777 School Website
Newton Tony Church Of England Voluntary Controlled School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Sheena Priestley	Newton Tony Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 0HF 01980629232 School Website
Old Sarum Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr John Jones	Pheasant Drive Old Sarum Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 6GH 1722410677 School Website
Greentrees Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alan Geary	Sycamore Drive Bishopdown Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 3GZ 1722340596 School Website
Christ The King Catholic School, Amesbury Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Griffin-Felton	Earls Court Road Amesbury Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 7LX 1980622039
Pitton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Wilkinson	Whiteway Pitton Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 1DT 1722712322 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Salisbury South Western Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RS 5.15 Miles

Grateley Station Road, Grateley, Hampshire, SP11 7EB 5.64 Miles

Dean Rectory Hill, West Dean, Hampshire, SP5 1JF 7.34 Miles

Mottisfont & Dunbridge Dunbridge Lane, Mottisfont, Hampshire, SO51 0LH 10.18 Miles

Andover Station Approach, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3HW 11.98 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Chantry Cars 07885 379590 Meadlands Croft, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0LD 0.37 Miles
Value Airport Transfers 01264 839277 21 Hillside Drive, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6LF 0.76 Miles
Ethical Taxi 01722 770100 20 Broadfield Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6LY 0.76 Miles
Janes Taxis 07810 520024 35 Tanners Field, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7SE 3.12 Miles
Abc Taxis 01980 622666 27 Pains Way, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7RG 3.16 Miles
Alfies Cabs 01980 623326 27 Pains Way, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7RG 3.16 Miles
1St Choice Cabs 01980 622666 27 Pains Way, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7RG 3.16 Miles
Spire Travel Ltd 01722 320320 9 Highfield Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7HX 3.33 Miles
Classic Cabs 01722 339999 28 Myrrfield Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3FQ 3.38 Miles
Ace Cabs 01980 622219 Mills Way Centre Mills Way Business Centre, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7AU 3.43 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Porton Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horefield Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winterslow Road Porton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gomeldon Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Idminston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Corner Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Road Winterbourne Gunner Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Defence Nbc School Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Porton Experimental Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boscombe Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Figsbury Barracks Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winterbourne Earls Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Boscombe Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Porton Surgery	32 Winterslow Road Porton Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 0LR
Bishopdown Surgery	28 St. Clements Way Bishopdow Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 3FF
St Melor House Surgery 01980 622474	St Melor House Surgery Edwards Road Amesbury Wiltshire SP4 7LT
Barcroft Medical Centre 01980 623983	Barcroft Medical Centre The Centre, Amesbury Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 7DL
The Winterslow Surgery	Middleton Road Winterslow Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 1PQ

Local Stores

Archers Gate - Amesbury
Archers Way
Amesbury
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP4 7XP
01980 624165
shop.8868@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.82 miles

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SPAR Longhedge
4 Rhodes Moorhouse Way
Longhedge
Salisbury
SP4 6SA
01722 580353
Store Website
3.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vets4pets Amesbury
18-20 Sandwell Place Amesbury Wiltshire SP4 7FL amesbury@vets4pets.com Website 3.18 miles

Animals Treated
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Hampton Park Vets
Unit 2 Neighbourhood Centre Sycamore Drive Bishopdown Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 3GZ 01722 416245 vet@hamptonparkvets.co.uk Website 3.42 miles
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Dalton'S Game Consultancy Ltd
Unit 1, The Boscombe Centre Mills Way Amesbury Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 7RX 01980 622350 dalton@gameconsultancy.co.uk Website 3.50 miles

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Avon Lodge Veterinary Group
Flower Lane Amesbury Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 7HF 01980 623888 Website 3.63 miles
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Synergy Farm Health Ltd
Court Farm Yard Lower Woodford Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 6NQ 01722 447411 office@synergyfarmhealth.com Website 4.04 miles

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Jaffa'S Health Centre For Cats
52 St. Francis Road Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 3QS 01722 414298 jaffa@jaffavets.com Website 4.07 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Figsbury Ring
B S A Cars Firsdown Clearway Garage Salisbury Lancashire SP4 6DT 1.95 miles

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Newton Tony Near Dogs Trust Salisbury
This Is A Real Country Side Walk, Lots Of Tracks Around Fields, So Woody Alleys, It's Something A Bit Different. We Always Go To The Local Dogs Trust Fun Day And This Makes A Nice Walk For The Dogs Before Or Afterwards. There Is Also A Nice Bench With Lovely Views, A Great Place To Enjoy A Picnic. Unnamed Road Salisbury Lancashire SP4 0HA 2.88 miles

Location what3words dining.tinny.crockery

Pitton To Clarendon Palace (Loop)
A Fabulous Walk From Pitton, E Of Salisbury, To The Ruins Of Medieval Clarendon Palace. The First Part Is On The Long Distance Clarendon Way Path That Runs From Winchester To Salisbury, And Returns Via An Alternative Route Around And Through Arable Fields And Woodland. Pitton Village Hall White Hill Pitton 3.68 miles Suggest Parking Close To The Village Hall And Silver Plough Pub In The Village Of Pitton. See Link For Suggested Route. Wellies Recommended If Ground Conditions Soggy!

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

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Old Sarum
Circular Walk Around The Outer Part Of Old Sarum Site. Portway Lancashire 3.99 miles

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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 4.12 miles

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