Welcome to Box Hill

Box Hill is a stunning natural landmark located in Wiltshire, England. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The hill is covered in lush greenery and is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and rabbits. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the many walking trails that wind their way up the hill, or simply sit and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Box Hill is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and reconnect with nature.

In addition to its natural beauty, Box Hill is also steeped in history. The hill has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and there are several ancient burial mounds and earthworks scattered throughout the area. During the Roman occupation of Britain, Box Hill was an important strategic location, and there are still remnants of Roman fortifications visible on the hill today. In more recent times, Box Hill has been the site of several important battles, including the Battle of Marden in 871 AD, which saw the defeat of the Viking army by the Anglo-Saxons.

Today, Box Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. The hill is a favorite spot for hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders, and there are several well-maintained trails and bridleways that crisscross the area. The hill is also home to a number of outdoor events throughout the year, including music festivals, charity walks, and sporting events. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adrenaline-fueled adventure, Box Hill has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 4.2°C

Feels Like: 1°C

Wind: 8.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Bishop Wordsworths Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Doctor Stuart Smallwood	Exeter Street Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 2ED 01722333851 School Website
Salisbury Cathedral School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr C Marriott	1 The Close Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 2EQ 1722555305 School Website
Clannad Education Centre Other Independent Special School Ages:8-17 Head Teacher Mrs Utibe-Abasi Umoren	C/O Five Rivers Child Care Ltd 47 Bedwin Street Salisbury SP1 3UT 1689873608 School Website
Fountain House Education Suite Other Independent Special School Ages:6-14 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Palmer	Co Five Rivers Child Care 47 Bedwin Street Salisbury SP1 3UT 1132761711
St Osmunds Catholic Primary School Salisbury Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Sanderson	Exeter Street Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 2SG 01722322632 School Website
Salisbury Sixth Form College Free Schools - 16-19 Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Mr Ben Hillier	(Temporary Site) Wylye Building Southampton Road Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 2LW 01722597970 School Website
The Spires Other Independent Special School Ages:6-18 Head Teacher Mrs Kirsty Fletcher	School Lane Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 3YA 1722820970 School Website
Godolphin School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mrs Jenny Price	Milford Hill Salisbury SP1 2RA 1722430500 School Website
St Martins C Of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Rebecca Mcmanus	Shady Bower Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 2RG 01722554300 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Salisbury South Western Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RS 0.57 Miles

Dean Rectory Hill, West Dean, Hampshire, SP5 1JF 7.16 Miles

Grateley Station Road, Grateley, Hampshire, SP11 7EB 10.34 Miles

Mottisfont & Dunbridge Dunbridge Lane, Mottisfont, Hampshire, SO51 0LH 10.92 Miles

Tisbury Station Road, Tisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6JT 12.43 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
First Klass Taxis 01722 417805 40 Salt Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1EG 0.18 Miles
Taxi Link 01722 325522 2 Belle Vue Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3YF 0.31 Miles
A Cabs 01722 335500 3 Westbourne Cl, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2RU 0.54 Miles
J J Taxis 01722 333600 28 Marlborough Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3TH 0.55 Miles
Silber Line Airport Transfers 01722 504040 Stephenson Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7NP 0.77 Miles
On Line Taxi 01722 509090 On-Line Taxis Ltd Stephensons Road Churchfield Trading Estate, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7NP 0.77 Miles
The Salisbury Taxi Company 01722 501151 168 Hollows Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 8LG 0.86 Miles
City Cabs 01722 505055 Newton House, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7QA 1.09 Miles
Value Cars Taxi 01722 505050 8 Whittle Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7YS 1.09 Miles
Value Cars Taxi 01722 505050 Unit 7 &Amp; 8, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7YS 1.09 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
New Canal Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Canal Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gigant Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winchester Street Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Market Place Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milford Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Ann Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Salisbury Branch Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Exeter Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tintern Court Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greencroft Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tollgate Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Three Swans Surgery	Rollestone Street Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 1DX
St Ann Street Surgery	82 St. Ann Street Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 2PT
Harcourt Medical Centre 01722 333214	The Harcourt Medical Ctr Crane Bridge Road Salisbury Wiltshire SP2 7TD
Salisbury Cathedral - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	6 The Close Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 2EG
Salisbury Cathedral - Covid Local Vaccination Service	6 The Close Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 2EG

Local Stores

Salisbury - Kelsey Road
10 Kelsey Road
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 1JP
01722 331367
Store Website
0.42 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage New Sarum
Southampton Road
Salisbury
SP1 2LB
01722 349880
Store Website
0.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Endell Veterinary Group Ltd
49 Endless Street Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 3UH 01722 333 291 info@endellfarmvets.co.uk Website 0.32 miles

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Vets Now (Salisbury)
C/O Endell Veterinary Group 49 Endless Street Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 3UH salisbury@vets-now.com 0.32 miles

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Medivet Salisbury (The Vets Salisbury)
123 Exeter Street Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 2SG 01722 337117 Salisbury@medivet.co.uk Website 0.33 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 0.68 miles
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The Pet Practice
Lower Road Salisbury Wiltshire SP2 7PN 01722 414000 salisbury@thepetpractice.co.uk Website 0.99 miles
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Avon Lodge Veterinary Group
21 Stratford Road Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 3JN 01722 412211 Website 1.10 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 1.19 miles Located Next To St Andrews School On Church Road In Laverstock. There Is A Track, It Goes Up A Hill.

Location what3words aura.loyal.caged

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 1.35 miles

Location what3words paramedic.doubt.haven

Old Sarum
Circular Walk Around The Outer Part Of Old Sarum Site. Portway Lancashire 1.85 miles

Location what3words meals.capacity.disgraced

Figsbury Ring
B S A Cars Firsdown Clearway Garage Salisbury Lancashire SP4 6DT 3.83 miles

Location what3words blows.bogus.sketch

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 4.25 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!

Location what3words premature.sigh.bearings

Pepperbox Hill
750 A36 Lancashire 5.14 miles

Location what3words gossip.browser.outbound

Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.4°C	-8.5°C	-9.2°C	-10.6°C	-12°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

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

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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