Welcome to The Shoe

The village of The Shoe in Wiltshire is a quaint and charming place that is steeped in history. It is believed that the village was named after a large shoe that was found in the area during the 17th century. The shoe was said to be so large that it could fit a giant, and it quickly became a local legend. Today, visitors to the village can still see the shoe on display in the local museum.

Despite its small size, The Shoe is home to a vibrant community of residents who are proud of their village's heritage. The village is known for its beautiful thatched cottages, which date back to the 18th century. Many of these cottages have been lovingly restored and are now used as holiday homes or bed and breakfasts. Visitors to The Shoe can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the village, taking in the picturesque scenery and stopping off at one of the local pubs for a pint of ale.

One of the most unique features of The Shoe is its annual scarecrow festival. Every year, residents of the village create their own scarecrows and display them throughout the village. The festival is a popular event, attracting visitors from all over the country. The scarecrows are often themed around current events or popular culture, and visitors are encouraged to vote for their favourite. The festival is a testament to the community spirit of The Shoe, and it is just one of the many reasons why this village is such a special place.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 19.3°C

Feels Like: 19.3°C

Wind: 18.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Marshfield Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jessica Bolt	Chippenham Road Marshfield Chippenham Gloucestershire SN14 8NY 01225891246 School Website
Colerne C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Solomon	Quarry Lane Colerne Chippenham Wiltshire SN14 8DU 01225742367 School Website
Swainswick Church School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Grant Swarbrooke	Innox Lane Upper Swainswick Bath Somerset BA1 8DB 1225859279 School Website
Batheaston Church School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Jefferies	School Lane Northend Bath Somerset BA1 7EP 1225858555 School Website
Box Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Jo French	High Street Box Corsham Wiltshire SN13 8NF 01225742663 School Website
Trinity Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Conrad Hutton	Littleton Drew Lane Acton Turville Badminton Gloucestershire GL9 1HJ 01454218462 School Website
Bathford Church School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Becky Hayter	Dovers Park Bathford Bath Somerset BA1 7UB 1225858776 School Website
Abbot Alphege Academy Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Vicky Dupras	Beckford Drive Lansdown Bath BA1 9AU 1225580281 School Website
Old Sodbury Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Bernice Webber	Church Lane Old Sodbury Old Sodbury Gloucestershire BS37 6NB 01454313682 School Website
Bathampton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Naomi Boyce	Tyning Road Bathampton Bath Somerset BA2 6TQ 1225465229 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bath Spa Dorchester Street, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA1 1SU 6.39 Miles

Oldfield Park Brook Road, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA2 3RS 6.60 Miles

Yate Badminton Road, Yate, Gloucestershire, BS37 5JF 7.08 Miles

Keynsham Station Road, Keynsham, Somerset, BS31 2BN 8.42 Miles

Freshford Station Road, Freshford, Somerset, BA2 7WQ 8.75 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ajs-Connexions Chauffeuring Of Bath 01225 851085 Periwinkle Cottage, Bath, Somerset, BA1 8AH 3.41 Miles
Steves Cab 07818 476868 27 Sevenacres Lane, Bath, Somerset, BA1 7EQ 3.83 Miles
Airport Taxi Service 07866 735783 Northend, Bath, Somerset, BA1 7ES 3.89 Miles
Drive-U Chauffeur Service 07970 143922 24 Mountain Wood, Bath, Somerset, BA1 7SE 4.81 Miles
Route 66 Taxis 07973 954047 5 The Links, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 0NX 5.05 Miles
Kates Taxis 01225 810404 19 Toghill Crescent, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 0ND 5.08 Miles
Executive Driving Services 01225 858527 11 Farleigh Rise, Bradford On Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 2QP 5.15 Miles
C T Taxis 0117 935 3007 Little House Court Farm, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 9RD 5.24 Miles
La Rochelle Airport Travel 07876 381944 19 Westerleigh Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 9RB 5.28 Miles
Spright Cars 01225 220015 6 Mt View, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5QF 5.34 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sn14 Marshfield Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Sn14 Chippenham Road Marshfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn14 West End Marshfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn14 West Littleton Chippenham Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Sn14 Upper Wraxall Chippenham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn14 The Shoe Chippenham Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Sn14 Pinewood Way Chippenham Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Sn14 Mountain Bower Chippenham Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Sn14 Cold Ashton Chippenham Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Sn14 Azighmur Barracks Chippenham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn14 Pennsylvania Chippenham Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Sn14 Lower West Kingston Chippenham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn14 Poplars Way Chippenham Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Sn14 North Wraxall Chippenham Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Sn14 Dyrham Chippenham Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Marshfield Surgery	2 Back Lane Marshfield Chippenham Wiltshire SN14 8NQ
Firs Surgery	3 Cleaves Avenue Colerne Chippenham Wiltshire SN14 8BX
Colerne Surgery 01225 742028	35 High Street Colerne Chippenham Wiltshire SN14 8DD
Batheaston Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Coalpit Road Batheaston Bath BA1 7NP
Batheaston Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Coalpit Road Batheaston Bath BA1 7NP

Local Stores

Larkhall - St Saviours Road
St Saviours Road
Larkhall
Bath
Somerset
BA1 6RT
01225 312323
Store Website
4.92 miles

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SPAR Batheaston
280 High Street
Batheaston
Bath
BA1 7RA
Store Website
4.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Spike Milligan Performance Horse Consultant
Fern Farm The Shoe Chippenham Wiltshire SN14 8SE 07733 191484 info@spikethevet.com Website 1.88 miles
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Freedom Vet Rehab Clinic
Furlong House Dodington Ash Chipping Sodbury Gloucestershire BS37 6RU 01454 329300 info@freedomvetrehab.com Website 2.98 miles
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Highcroft Batheaston Veterinary Surgery
215 London Road East Batheaston Bath Somerset BA1 7NB 01225 852287 enquiries@highcroftvet.co.uk Website 4.23 miles
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Bath Veterinary Group
4 Beaufort East London Road Bath Somerset BA1 6QD 01225 312061 contact@bathvetgroup.co.uk Website 5.08 miles
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Ashman Jones London Road Veterinary Clinic
22-23 Walcot Buildings Bath Somerset BA1 6AD 01225 446 269 vets@ashmanjones.co.uk Website 5.46 miles
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Bath Veterinary Centre Ltd
1 Rivers Street Place Julian Road Bath Somerset BA1 2RS 01225 313995 r_harrison2@btconnect.com Website 5.81 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Charmy Down
Lovely Open Fields Plenty Of Space For The High Energy Breeds To Burn Off Some Steam. Cows Are In One Field But Are Fenced Off, Stick To Footpaths. Hollies Ln Bath Lancashire BA1 8ER 3.01 miles Lay By Parking, Road Is In Awful Condition So Care Needs To Be Taken

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Slaughterford
A Beautiful Walk, Through Woods &Amp; Fields, With The Most Beautiful Little Beach Area With A Gorgeous Pond That The Dogs Can Run Through, It Really Is Very Special, You Can Follow The Path Over The Ford Where There Is A Lovely Dog Friendly Pub Have A Drink &Amp; Walk Back, There Are Cows Occasionally In The Field, Although They Seem To Be Very Used To People Walking Through. 1 Highbank Slaughterford Chippenham SN14 8RG 3.78 miles Rag Mill Wood Is The Sign On The Gate By The Lay-By

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Mill Lane
Large Open Fields To Stretch Those Four Legs, Direct Access To The River For Doggy Swimming, Lovely In The Summer. 8 Valens Terrace Box Corsham SN13 8NT 4.44 miles Free Parking By The Library, Following The Dog Walk Along The Bottom (Signposted) Crossing The Road Turning Left Under The Bridge, Take The Second Right Hand Footpath.

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Castle Combe
Can Make This Walk Range From 5 - 6 Miles Quite Challenging In Parts But Beautiful Countryside Views And Scenery, Also Takes You Through Castle Combe Village. Occasionally There May Be Sheep And Cows In The Fields But Generally There Aren't Too Many Animals So The Walk Can Be Off Lead For A Lot Of The Time. Dunns Ln Chippenham SN14 7HH 4.62 miles Car Park Situated At Sn14 7Hh - Then Walk Downhill Into The Village.

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Bath Racecourse
A Lovely Walk Around The Edges Of The Track At Bathracecourse Perfect Space For The Energetic Breeds Who Need To Let Off Steam. 3 Blathwayt Cottages Lansdown Bath BA1 9BR 4.83 miles Parking At The Blathwayt Pub Which Is Lovely Does Good Food. Obviously Do Not Walk When A Race Day

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Hanging Hill
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk To Hanging Hill, In Lansdown, Which Lies Between Bath And Bristol. BA1 9BY 4.89 miles Take The Lansdown Road, Heading North Out Of Bath. Pass By Lansdown Golf Club On Your Left Followed By Two Entrance Roads Leading To Bath Racecourse. You Then Want To Take The Next Road On Your Left, Which Leads To A Small Parking Area.

Weather Forecast

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Temp	18.8°C	18.6°C	16.7°C	17.9°C	20.5°C	22.7°C	24.5°C	25.5°C	25.8°C	25.5°C	22.9°C	21.2°C
Feels Like	18.8°C	18.6°C	18.3°C	17.9°C	20.5°C	24.3°C	25.7°C	26.5°C	26.7°C	26.7°C	25.1°C	21.2°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

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Temp	19.7°C	19.1°C	19.1°C	19.3°C	20.2°C	22.6°C	26.3°C	27.6°C	27.4°C	26.8°C	24.6°C	22.3°C
Feels Like	19.7°C	19.1°C	19.1°C	19.3°C	20.2°C	23.3°C	28.6°C	29.7°C	29.2°C	28.4°C	26.5°C	23.3°C

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

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Temp	21.5°C	21.2°C	21.2°C	21.4°C	23.9°C	27°C	29.8°C	30.6°C	30.2°C	29.3°C	27°C	23.9°C
Feels Like	21.5°C	21.2°C	21.2°C	21.4°C	26.2°C	29.6°C	33.3°C	33.7°C	33°C	32.3°C	29.4°C	26.3°C

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