Welcome to Buttermere

Buttermere is a small village located in the county of Wiltshire, England. It is situated in the heart of the Salisbury Plain and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque scenery, which includes rolling hills, lush green fields, and tranquil lakes. The area is popular with walkers and hikers, who come to explore the many trails and paths that wind their way through the countryside.

One of the main attractions in Buttermere is the lake of the same name. The lake is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and swimming, and is surrounded by stunning scenery. The lake is also home to a variety of wildlife, including ducks, swans, and other waterfowl. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll around the lake, or hire a boat and explore the waters at their own pace.

Another popular attraction in Buttermere is the St. James Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a fine example of Norman architecture. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows, which depict scenes from the Bible. Visitors can also admire the intricate carvings and stonework that adorn the church's interior. The church is open to visitors throughout the year and is a must-see for anyone interested in history and architecture.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 2.3°C

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Wind: 4.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Shalbourne C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Matthews	Shalbourne Marlborough Wiltshire SN8 3QH 01672870475 School Website
Inkpen Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Frances Buck	Weavers Lane Inkpen Hungerford Berkshire RG17 9QE 01488668219 School Website
Vernham Dean Gillums Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Cheryl Hawkings	Vernham Dean Andover Hampshire SP11 0JY 01264737241 School Website
John O'gaunt School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Richard Hawthorne	Priory Road Hungerford Berkshire RG17 0AN 1488682400 School Website
Great Bedwyn Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Michelle Perrett	Farm Lane Great Bedwyn Marlborough Wiltshire SN8 3TR 1672870482 School Website
Hungerford Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr David Mayer	Fairview Road Hungerford Berkshire RG17 0BT 01488682230 School Website
St Martins East Woodhay Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Katy Bartlett	East End Newbury Hampshire RG20 0AF 01635597796 School Website
Kintbury St Marys C E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Mcdonald	Gainsborough Avenue Kintbury Hungerford Berkshire RG17 9XN 01488658336 School Website
Hungerford Nursery School Centre For Children La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Suzanne Taylor	22 The Croft Hungerford Berkshire RG17 0HY 01488682628 School Website
St Thomas Church Of England Infant School Woolton Hill Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Davies	Woolton Hill Newbury Hampshire RG20 9XF 01635253431 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bedwyn The Knapp, Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, SN8 5RD 4.55 Miles

Kintbury Station Road, Kintbury, Berkshire, RG17 9UT 4.61 Miles

Hungerford Station Road, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0DY 4.62 Miles

Newbury Station Approach, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5DG 8.96 Miles

Newbury Racecourse Hambridge Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5ST 9.39 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Taffs Taxis 07818 426011 33 Lancaster Sq, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0AQ 4.22 Miles
Portdown Cars 01488 681244 16 Sarum Way, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0LJ 4.29 Miles
Click-A-Cab Hungerford Taxis 01488 580002 Tarrant's Hill, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0BL 4.34 Miles
Hungerford Cars 01488 685467 7 Orchard Pk Cl, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0BJ 4.34 Miles
1St Direct Cars Of Hungerford 01488 681182 35 Church Way, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0JP 4.53 Miles
Webair 07818 430095 21 Meadowview, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0YY 4.89 Miles
Great Bedwyn Taxis 07966 463809 5 Lavington Close, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 3AL 6.78 Miles
Debroy Prestige Cars 07968 649488 Andover Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 9NE 7.75 Miles
Aldbourne Taxis 07977 059991 The Mill House/Conygre Farm, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5LU 7.90 Miles
Mandptaxis 07988 677072 24 Astor Crescent, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 9RF 8.19 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sn8 Buttermere No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn8 Ham Marlborough No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn8 Ham Spray Marlborough No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn8 Rivar Road Marlborough No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn 8 Henley Farm No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg17 Coombe Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Littledown Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Sn8 Shalbourne Village Marlborough No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn8 Shalbourne Post Office Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Vernham Row Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Rg17 - Swan Triangle No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn8 Fosbury Vicarage Marlborough No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Linkenholt Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Rg17 Rolfes Farm No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Old School House Surgery 01672 870388	Old School House Surgery Church St, Great Bedwyn Marlborough Wiltshire SN8 3PF
Kintbury & Woolton Hill Surgery 01488 658294	Kintbury Surgery Newbury Street Kintbury Berkshire RG17 9UX
Hungerford Surgery 01488 682507	Hungerford Surgery The Croft Hungerford Berkshire RG17 0HY
Dr. N. Yates 01635 253324	The Surgery Trade Street Woolton Hill Newbury Berkshire RG20 9UL
Woolton Hill Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Trade Street Woolton Hill Newbury RG20 9UL

Local Stores

Hungerford
15 High Street
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0DN
01488 682892
Store Website
4.73 miles

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SPAR Enham Alamein
17 Newbury Road
Enham Alamein
Andover
SP11 6HH
01264 335678
Store Website
7.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Mcgonnell &Amp; Gillatt Equine Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 Denford Manor Barn Bath Road Hungerford Berkshire RG17 0UN 01488 657575 office@mghorsevets.co.uk 4.72 miles

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Coach House Vets Ltd
The Coach House Burlyns East Woodhay Newbury Berkshire RG20 0NU 01635 254544 reception@coachhousevets.com Website 4.86 miles
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Hungerford Vets Ltd
The Veterinary Hospital 4 Bath Road Hungerford Berkshire RG17 0HE 01488 682193/683999 office@hungerfordvets.co.uk Website 4.89 miles
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O'Gorman Equine Veterinary Limited
Halfway Manor Farmhouse Bath Road Newbury Berkshire RG20 8NT 01635 281236 info@ogvets.co.uk Website 6.25 miles

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Bryan O'Meara Veterinary Consultant
Oak Mead Wickham Heath Newbury Berkshire RG20 8PH 07747 561 380 bryanomeara@yahoo.com 7.41 miles

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Foxcotte Veterinary Clinics Ltd
The Old Surgery 2 St James Street Ludgershall Wiltshire SP11 9QF 01264 790609 7.92 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Hurstbourne Tarrant
Start And Finish At Hurstbourne Tarrant, We Parked Opposite The Church By The Stream. B3048 Hurstbourne Tarrant Andover SP11 0AY 5.70 miles Park Opposite The Church, By The Primary School.

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St Mary Bourne Loop
This 6.9 Mile (9Km) Walk Starts And Finishes At The St Mary Bourne Village Shop. There Is A Small Car Park And Recreation Ground Here. 4 Bourne Mdw St Mary Bourne Andover SP11 6BE 8.31 miles Grid Reference Su 421 503, W3w.Co/Fruitcake.Spooked.Bring

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Savernake Forest
The Old Forest Of Savernake Is Derived From Ancient Wood Pasture Management, And Has Many Veteran Trees. The Forest Extends To 1100 Hectares (2750 Acres) Most Of Which Is Classified As A Special Site Of Scientific Interest (Sssi) As Well As Being Registered As An Important Historic Park. Long Harry Marlborough Lancashire SN8 3HW 8.78 miles

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Anton Lakes Quick Walk
Short Walk (About 20 Mins Or So Depending On Walking Speed) But Can Go Round A Couple Of Times And There Are Fields/Other Routes That Can Lengthen The Walk. Lots Of Local Wildlife Around. Main Path Easy To Navigate 4 Lawrence Cl Andover Lancashire SP10 3SY 9.04 miles Just Off Ring Road Roundabout. Clearly Signposted With A Small Car Park. Nice Little Route Around The Lake

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Donnington Castle
Donnington Castle Farm Cottage Castle Ln Donnington Newbury RG14 2LE 9.06 miles

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Snelsmore Common
Great Country Walk With Pathed Areas And A Good Wide Track Within Lots Of The Walks. The Common Has A Good Choice Of Different Walks For Repeat Visits And Is Quite Flat Although There Are More Wooded Area's For Exploring Arlington Manor Snelsmore Common Newbury RG14 3BQ 10.06 miles Head Towards Newbury And The Park Is Opposite Mary Hare School

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Weather Forecast

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