Welcome to West Knoyle

West Knoyle is a small village located in the county of Wiltshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it a popular destination for tourists who enjoy hiking and exploring the countryside. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church, which features a Norman doorway and a 15th-century tower.

West Knoyle has a rich history that dates back to the Roman era. The village was once an important center for the wool trade, and many of the buildings in the village date back to the 17th and 18th centuries when the wool trade was at its peak. Today, the village is a quiet and peaceful place, with a population of just over 400 people. The village has a strong sense of community, and there are a number of local events and activities that take place throughout the year, including a popular annual fete.

Despite its small size, West Knoyle has a number of amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a post office. The village is also home to a primary school, which serves the local community. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, there are a number of walking and cycling routes that start in the village and take in the surrounding countryside. Overall, West Knoyle is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and relaxed way of life.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 4.1°C

Feels Like: -0.4°C

Wind: 14.1 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Mere School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catriona Williamson	Springfield Road Mere Warminster Wiltshire BA12 6EW 01747860515 School Website
Hindon Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School St Marys And St Johns Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jackie Gunter	School Lane Hindon Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 6EA 01747820260 School Website
Semley Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Abigail Carlyle-Clarke	Semley Shaftesbury Wiltshire SP7 9AU 01747830427 School Website
Milton On Stour Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rhiannon Tidby	Milton-On-Stour Gillingham Dorset SP8 5QD 01747822588 School Website
Motcombe C Of E Va Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Matthew Barge	Church Road Motcombe Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 9NT 01747852018 School Website
Gillingham School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Nicholson	Hardings Lane Gillingham Dorset SP8 4QP 01747822222 School Website
Whitesheet Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emily Mullord	Chapel Lane Zeals Warminster Wiltshire BA12 6NL 01747840394 School Website
Gillingham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Preston	School Road Gillingham Dorset SP8 4QR 1747823245 School Website
St Mary The Virgin Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Willoughby	Pheasant Way Gillingham SP8 4GG 1747824446 School Website
Port Regis Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:3-14 Head Teacher Mr Titus Mills	Motcombe Park Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 9QA 01747857800 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gillingham (Dorset) Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ 5.05 Miles

Tisbury Station Road, Tisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6JT 5.83 Miles

Warminster Station Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9BP 8.00 Miles

Dilton Marsh High Street, Dilton Marsh, Wiltshire, BA13 4DF 10.18 Miles

Frome Station Approach, Off Wallbridge, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1RE 10.41 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Williams Taxis 01747 830542 Summerlea, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6AJ 2.03 Miles
Gillingham And Mere Cars 01747 850385 Little Pound/North End, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9HX 3.32 Miles
V P T Executive 01747 826350 61 Cloverfields, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4UR 4.54 Miles
T A Cars 01747 821111 4 Hardy Court Marlott Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4FR 4.59 Miles
Phoenix Taxis 07870 545494 4 Hardy Court, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4FR 4.59 Miles
Aaa Taxis 07917 666996 Pheonix House, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QJ 4.88 Miles
Go Cabs 01747 822206 2 Otter Springs, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4GX 4.93 Miles
Haftesbury And Gillingham Taxis 01747 822215 Unit 1/Station House/Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ 5.06 Miles
Shaftesbury Taxis 01747 822215 Unit 1, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ 5.06 Miles
Shaftesbury Gillingham Taxis 01747 855009 Unit 1 Former Station Masters House, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ 5.06 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Stoneybridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Easthill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oxleaze Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Green Wise Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Charnage Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holloway Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Knoyle Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bourton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitehill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Causeway Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Edge Bridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Water Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knoyle Down Farm Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Denes Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Mere Surgery 01747 860001	Mere Surgery Dark Lane Mere,Warminster Wiltshire BA12 6DT
Hindon Surgery 01747 820222	The Surgery High Street Hindon Salisbury SP3 6DJ
Adhd Service - Clinical Partners 020 37617026	6 Chaldicott Barns Tokes Lane Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 9AW
Peacemarsh Surgery	New Medical Centre Marlott Road Peacemarsh Gillingham Dorset SP8 4FA
Gillingham Medical Practice 01747 824201	Gillingham Med Practice The Barn Surgery, Newbury Gillingham Dorset SP8 4XS

Local Stores

Mere - The Square
Queen Victoria Memorial Hall
The Square, Mere
Warminster
Wiltshire
BA12 6DJ
01747 861203
Store Website
2.85 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Willoughby Hedge
SPAR
West Knoyle
Warminster
BA12 6AQ
01747 830458
Store Website
1.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Southill Vets Ltd
Manor Road Mere Warminster Wiltshire BA12 6HY 01963 33226 enquiries@southillvets.co.uk Website 2.85 miles
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Southill Vets Ltd
Unit 1 Kingsmead Business Park Gillingham Dorset SP8 5FB 01747 835333 enquiries@southillvets.co.uk Website 4.91 miles
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The Shreen Veterinary Group
The Surgery The Square Gillingham Dorset SP8 4NA 01747 822428 info@shreenvets.co.uk Website 5.04 miles
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Friars Moor Veterinary Clinic Ltd
The Wincombe Centre Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 9QJ 01747 850500 admin@friarsmoorvets.co.uk Website 5.22 miles
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Longmead Veterinary Practice
Selwood House High Street Tisbury Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 6LD 01747 852 064 mail@longmeadvets.co.uk Website 5.69 miles

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Longmead Veterinary Practice
Longmead Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 8PL 01747 852 064 mail@longmeadvets.co.uk Website 5.77 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Fonthill Lakeside Walk
There Is A Great Network Of Public Footpaths And Bridleways In The Vicinity Of Fonthill Gifford And Fonthill Bishop (See Map Image). Although Entry To The Water Is Actively Discouraged If You Walk To The Dam At The Southern End Of The Lake, Just Beyond It Is A Fabulous Shallow Chalk Stream For Splashing Around In. I Suggest Parking Where The Finger Is Pointing On My Posted Map. Fonthill Is Famous For Its Huge 18Thc Country House, Long Since Demolished After It Part Collapsed! See Link To Find Out More About That. The Only Visible Remains Of The Abbey Are The Huge Arch And Urns At The North Entrance To The Estate, Just Off The B3089 At Fonthill Bishop. Unnamed Road Lancashire 4.67 miles 15 Miles W Of Salisbury, Off B3089 At Fonthill Bishop. There'S A Public Road Through The Estate (You Can Drive Through The Arch!), Heading South Towards Fonthill Gifford And Tisbury. I'Ve Marked The Parking Place On One Of My Uploaded Images.

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Shearwater Lake Wiltshire
Easy To Find If You Know Warminster, It's The First Time We've Been And My Husband, Myself And Two Dogs Really Enjoyed Ourselves. Took A While To Figure Out Where The Dogs To Be Let Of There Leads As They Aren't Allowed Around The Main Lake Because Of People Fishing, However There Are Other Areas In Which The Dogs Can Have A Good Splash About. Lovely Scenery Of The Main Lake And Surrounding Forest. You Can Hire Boats And Take On The Lake, Have A Nice Bike Ride Around (Which We Are Planning) Or Just Enjoy The Walk. Would Recommend For Any Age. Lovely Afternoon Out. 106 Clay St Warminster BA12 8AF 5.92 miles

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Shearwater Lake
This Is A Great Walk, There Is A Short Walk That Goes Around A Lake, But For Those Who Want To Go A Bit Further There Is An Extention To The Walk That Takes About 1/2 Hours. 74 Clay St Crockerton Warminster BA12 8AF 5.95 miles Frome

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Heaven’S Gate
No Need To Pay To Get In To The Longleat Estate Ample Free Parking And A Short Walk To Stunning Views Over The Estate Looking Towards Frome. Longer Walks Can Be Found By Following Paths Into The Forest. Unnamed Road Lancashire 6.49 miles On The Longleat Estate

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Alfred’S Tower
Lovely Walk Around Alfreds Tower, Through Woodland With Glimpses Of Countryside Views. Mostly Flat But Can Get Very Muddy If In Winter/Autumn Months. Dog Friendly, Free Parking And A Great Little Coffee/Snack Van Too! King Alfred'S Tower Car Park Tower Road Lancashire 7.03 miles

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Vallis Vale Walk
A Beautiful Walk Through Woodland Next To The Mells River. The Area Is Steeped In Industrial History And A Site Of Special Scientific Interest. Popular For Dogs In Summer As The River Is Accessible And It Is Flat And The Path Is Gravel But Can Get Muddy And Slippery In Wet Conditions. There Are Several Paths And The Main Path Goes To Mells, Or The East Mendip Way Is Accessible Going South. Elm Ln 11.73 miles Parking Available At Egford, Just Off Elm Lane. Walk To The Left From The Car Park Into Woods.

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	3.8°C	2.7°C	1.5°C	1.1°C	1.4°C	4.3°C	9.3°C	12.4°C	12.8°C	11.3°C	9.6°C	9.2°C
Feels Like	1.3°C	0.3°C	-1.3°C	-2.1°C	-1.1°C	2.2°C	7.6°C	11.1°C	11.8°C	10°C	7.7°C	7°C

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	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Heavy rain at times	Moderate rain	Moderate rain	Heavy rain at times	Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder	Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder	Overcast	Overcast
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