Welcome to Vernham Bank

Vernham Bank is a small village located in the county of Wiltshire, England. The village is situated on the River Bourne and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Vernham Bank is a peaceful and quiet place, perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its friendly community.

One of the main attractions in Vernham Bank is the St. Mary's Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a beautiful example of Norman architecture. The church is open to visitors and is a popular destination for tourists who want to learn more about the history of the village. The church is also used for regular services and is an important part of the community.

Vernham Bank is also home to a number of small businesses, including a post office, a village shop, and a pub. The pub, called The George and Dragon, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The pub serves traditional English food and has a wide selection of beers and wines. The village shop is a great place to pick up essentials and is run by friendly staff who are always happy to help. Overall, Vernham Bank is a charming village that offers a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.

Local Schools

School	Details
Newtown Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Marshall	Newtown Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 0BB 01225752678 School Website
St Johns Catholic Primary School Trowbridge Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Tracey Sessions	Wingfield Road Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 9EA 01225752006 School Website
Bellefield Primary And Nursery School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Victoria Withers	Windermere Road Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 8TE 01225753530 School Website
St Augustines Catholic College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Aidan Dowle	Wingfield Road Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 9EN 01225350001 School Website
Oasis Academy Longmeadow Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Sheppard	Broadcloth Lane Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 7HE 01225355511 School Website
The John Of Gaunt School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Ben Rhodes	Wingfield Road Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 9EH 01225762637 School Website
Paxcroft Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Louise Rhodes	Ashton Street Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 7EB 01225762244 School Website
Walwayne Court School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Sharon Turley	Brook Road Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 9DU 01225776886 School Website
The Clarendon Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Robert Price	Frome Road Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 0DJ 01225762686 School Website
Holbrook Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Vicki Cottrell	Holbrook Lane Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 0PS 01225753708 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Trowbridge Stallard Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8HW 0.27 Miles

Bradford-On-Avon St Margaret'S Street, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DF 2.54 Miles

Avoncliff Un-Named Lane Off Belcombe Road, Avoncliff, Wiltshire, BA15 2HD 3.43 Miles

Westbury Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP 3.84 Miles

Freshford Station Road, Freshford, Somerset, BA2 7WQ 4.23 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
New Ashley Cars 01225 754157 52 Castle Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8AU 0.17 Miles
Alpha Taxis 01225 753218 21 Castle Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8AS 0.17 Miles
Platinum Taxis 01225 755675 A D Taxis, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8HW 0.25 Miles
A And D Taxis 01225 751332 Stallard Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 9AA 0.28 Miles
Just Cars 01225 765585 Unit 5, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8LL 0.28 Miles
Venture Taxis 07721 787610 19 Green Lane, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 7DB 0.66 Miles
Ashton Cabs 07929 151861 24 Hewitt Close, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 7SG 0.69 Miles
Great Western Cars 07881 882188 33 Bradley Rd, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0QR 0.70 Miles
Airport Specialist Cars Ltd 01225 764141 Dunford Cl, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0PW 0.74 Miles
Lazy Taxis 01225 777666 28 Lamb Ale Green, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 7SP 0.78 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wicker Hill Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Fore Street Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Trowbridge Delivery Office Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Asda Box Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Seymour Road Po Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Polebarn Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newtown Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brown Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
St Thomas Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gloucester Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Clarendon Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashton Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hilperton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Trowbridge Health Centre 01225 435757	Trowbridge Health Centre Prospect Place Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 8QA
Lovemead Group Practice 01225 759850	Roundstone Surgery Polebarn Circus Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 7EH
Bradford Road Medical Ctr	60 Bradford Road Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 9AR
Wingfield Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	72 Wingfield Road Trowbridge BA14 9EN
Widbrook Medical Practice	72 Wingfield Road Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 9EN

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Haring Monkton Combe
SPAR
Warminster Road
Monkton Combe
Bath
BA2 7HY
01225 723627
Store Website
5.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Glenleigh Veterinary Practice (Garston Veterinary Group)
58 Wingfield Road Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 9EW 01225 754021 Website 0.58 miles

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Harris, Hill &Amp; Gibbons Veterinary Group - Trowbridge
6 Paxcroft Way Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 7DG 01225 760630 trowbridge@hhgvets.co.uk Website 0.66 miles
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Trowbridge Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Bradley Road Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 0RQ trowbridge@vets4pets.com 1.14 miles

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Harris, Hill &Amp; Gibbons Veterinary Group - Bradford On Avon
Prospect House Frome Road Bradford-On-Avon Wiltshire BA15 1LA 01225 862656 BOA@hhgvets.co.uk Website 2.47 miles
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Garston Veterinary Group - Westbury
7 Market Place Westbury Wiltshire BA13 3DE 01373 301448 westbury@garstonvets.co.uk Website 4.22 miles
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Harris, Hill &Amp; Gibbons Veterinary Group - Westbury
28 Haynes Road Westbury Wiltshire BA13 3HD 01373 823546 westbury@hhgvets.co.uk Website 4.42 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.52 miles Free Car Park Sign Posted

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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 1.61 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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Green Lane Woods
A350 Lancashire 2.07 miles Car Park Off The A350 Enough For 4 Cars And Then Walk Straight Into The Wood.

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Bradford On Avon
A Lovely Walk Along The River Starting At The Tythe Barn, You Can Then Veer Off Right Where The Path Splits And Follow The Walk Through Many Open Fields To A Lovely Dog Friendly Pub Then Come Back. Does Get Very Busy In The Summer Or Half Terms. 4 Pound Ln Bradford-On-Avon Lancashire BA15 1LF 2.48 miles Parking Is Not Free And Theirs Not A Lot Of It, But If You Know The Area I'M Sure There Is Somewhere A Short Walk Away That You Park Free.

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Bradford On Avon To Freshford
Starting With A Walk Along The Canal And River, With Lots Of Places For The Dogs To Swim. Heading Up To Iford Where There Is A Lovely Little Dog Friendly Garden. There Are Two Pubs On This Walk The Cross Gun And The Inn At Freshford. After Iford A Short Walk In The Woods Towards Freshford And Then Back To Avoncliff. Lots Of Off Lead Areas, But Some Of The Field May Have Animals In. Railway Station Bradford-On-Avon Lancashire BA15 1FQ 2.50 miles You Can Start The Walk At Either Of The Pubs As It’S A Loop Walk.

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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 2.64 miles Signposted Clearly Off The A350 Between Yarnbrook Roundabout And Heywood.

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