Welcome to Bishopdown

Bishopdown is a small village located in the county of Wiltshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles east of Salisbury and is home to a population of around 1,500 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. Bishopdown is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. John the Baptist Church.

The village of Bishopdown has a strong sense of community, with a range of local amenities and events. There is a primary school, a community centre, a pub, and a small selection of shops. The village also has a number of sports clubs, including a football team and a cricket club. Throughout the year, Bishopdown hosts a range of events, including a summer fete, a fireworks display, and a Christmas market.

Bishopdown is well-connected to the surrounding area, with good transport links to Salisbury and the wider region. The village is located close to the A338, which provides easy access to the M4 motorway. There are also regular bus services to Salisbury and the nearby town of Amesbury. Overall, Bishopdown is a charming village with a strong sense of community and plenty to offer both residents and visitors.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 17.3°C

Feels Like: 17.3°C

Wind: 13.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Greentrees Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alan Geary	Sycamore Drive Bishopdown Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 3GZ 1722340596 School Website
St Josephs Catholic School Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Ridley	Church Road Laverstock Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 1QY 01722335380 School Website
Wyvern St Edmund's Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Henderson	Church Road Laverstock Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 1RE 1722328565 School Website
St Andrews Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Laverstock Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs J Fernie	16 Church Road Laverstock Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 1QX 01722503590 School Website
St Marks C Of E Junior School Salisbury Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Helen Fielder	Somerset Road Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 3BL 01722333497 School Website
Wyndham Park Infants School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Beverley Morris	Somerset Road Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 3BL 01722334594 School Website
Exeter House Special School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Matthew Sambrook	Somerset Road Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 3BL 01722334168 School Website
Chafyn Grove School Other Independent School Ages:3-14 Head Teacher Mr Simon Head	Bourne Avenue Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 1LR 1722333423 School Website
Leehurst Swan School Other Independent School Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mrs Mandy Bateman	19 Campbell Road Salisbury SP1 3BQ 1722333094 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Salisbury South Western Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RS 1.94 Miles

Dean Rectory Hill, West Dean, Hampshire, SP5 1JF 6.83 Miles

Grateley Station Road, Grateley, Hampshire, SP11 7EB 8.67 Miles

Mottisfont & Dunbridge Dunbridge Lane, Mottisfont, Hampshire, SO51 0LH 10.42 Miles

Tisbury Station Road, Tisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6JT 13.48 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Classic Cabs 01722 339999 28 Myrrfield Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3FQ 0.15 Miles
Salisbury Taxi 07813 060606 21 Boundary Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1RN 0.93 Miles
White Horse Chauffeur Services 01722 323313 16 Windlesham Rd, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3PY 0.95 Miles
J J Taxis 01722 333600 28 Marlborough Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3TH 1.32 Miles
A Cabs 01722 335500 3 Westbourne Cl, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2RU 1.48 Miles
Taxi Link 01722 325522 2 Belle Vue Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3YF 1.51 Miles
First Klass Taxis 01722 417805 40 Salt Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1EG 1.57 Miles
Silber Line Airport Transfers 01722 504040 Stephenson Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7NP 2.21 Miles
On Line Taxi 01722 509090 On-Line Taxis Ltd Stephensons Road Churchfield Trading Estate, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7NP 2.21 Miles
Ace Taxis 01722 507070 20 Roman Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 9BH 2.38 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
St Thomas Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pearce Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bishopdown Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sycamore Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ford Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Ashlands Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bishopdown Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cheverell Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Laverstock Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Denison Rise Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Cemetery Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Balmoral Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Green Riverside Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Marks Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bishopdown Surgery	28 St. Clements Way Bishopdow Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 3FF
Endless Street Doctors Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	72 Endless Street Salisbury SP1 3UH
Three Chequers Medical Practice 01722 336441	72 Endless Street Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 3UH
Three Swans Surgery	Rollestone Street Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 1DX
Salisbury Walk-In Hc 01722 331191	Avon Approach Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 3SL

Local Stores

Castle Road
74 Castle Road
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 3RR
01722 331010
shop.7303@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.14 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hampton Park Vets
Unit 2 Neighbourhood Centre Sycamore Drive Bishopdown Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 3GZ 01722 416245 vet@hamptonparkvets.co.uk Website 0.40 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 1.03 miles
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Avon Lodge Veterinary Group
21 Stratford Road Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 3JN 01722 412211 Website 1.33 miles
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Endell Veterinary Group Ltd
49 Endless Street Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 3UH 01722 333 291 info@endellfarmvets.co.uk Website 1.50 miles

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Vets Now (Salisbury)
C/O Endell Veterinary Group 49 Endless Street Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 3UH salisbury@vets-now.com 1.50 miles

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Companion Care (Salisbury) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Southampton Road Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 2LB 01722 328 380 salisbury@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.81 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 0.86 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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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 1.17 miles

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Old Sarum
Circular Walk Around The Outer Part Of Old Sarum Site. Portway Lancashire 1.43 miles

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Figsbury Ring
B S A Cars Firsdown Clearway Garage Salisbury Lancashire SP4 6DT 2.29 miles

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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 3.30 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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Blackmoor Copse
One Most Important Woods In Wiltshire For Wildlife, With Rare And Uncommon Plants And Animals To Be Found. Extensive Areas Are Coppiced To Maintain Optimum Habitat For The Rare Butterflies And Dormice Found There. Many Paths And A Circular Route. Blackmoor Copse Lancashire 4.89 miles If Driving - Travelling From Salisbury On The A343 /A30 To Andover, Take First Turn Right Signposted To Pitton And Farley. Drive Through Village Of Pitton, Passing Silver Plough Pub On Your Left, Following Signs For Farley. In Farley Take Left Turn Into Church Road And Then The Next Left Turn Into Ben Lane. Continue On Ben Lane Until You Reach Junction With Long Drove (Signposted East Grimstead And Winterslow). Main Entrance To Blackmore Copse Is On Left Just Before This Junction At Grid Reference Su234288. There Is Limited Parking On The Wide Road Verge. Please Be Aware That In A Rural County Postcodes Often Cover Wide Areas; Some May Point You To A Reserve Entrance, Others May Direct You To Its Centre And Others May Simply Direct You To The Reserve'S Vicinity. If Using Bus - Number 36 Bus Stops In East Grimstead. From Here It Is A 15 Minute Walk Along Long Drove. If Cycling - Leave National Cycle Route 24 In East Grimstead And Follow Long Drove To Reserve Entrance.

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	22.3°C	20.5°C	18.5°C	17.1°C	19.7°C	26°C	29.7°C	32.5°C	32.7°C	30.1°C	26.9°C	24.7°C
Feels Like	24.9°C	20.5°C	18.5°C	17.1°C	19.7°C	27.9°C	31.6°C	34.2°C	33.9°C	31.1°C	27.7°C	26°C

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Feels Like	25°C	21.7°C	20.4°C	19.2°C	21.7°C	30°C	34.3°C	35.5°C	34.8°C	31.8°C	29.2°C	23.2°C

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