Welcome to Cherhill

Cherhill is a small village located in the county of Wiltshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the North Wessex Downs, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The village is known for its iconic landmark, the Cherhill White Horse, which is a large chalk figure carved into the hillside. The horse is believed to have been created in the late 18th century and is one of the oldest white horses in England.

In addition to the White Horse, Cherhill is also home to a number of other historic landmarks. The village church, St. James, dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade I listed building. The church is known for its impressive stained glass windows and its beautiful interior. Another notable landmark in the village is the Cherhill Monument, which was built in 1845 to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo.

Despite its small size, Cherhill has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local businesses and amenities. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, The Black Horse, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The village also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a popular annual fete and a fireworks display on Bonfire Night. Overall, Cherhill is a charming and picturesque village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 6°C

Feels Like: 2.4°C

Wind: 12.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Cherhill C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrew Ind	Middle Lane Cherhill Calne Wiltshire SN11 8XX 01249812100 School Website
Holy Trinity Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Graham Shore	Quemerford Calne Wiltshire SN11 0AR 01249812424 School Website
Priestley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andy Marsh-Ballard	Prince Charles Drive Calne Wiltshire SN11 8TG 01249812608 School Website
The John Bentley School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jason Tudor	White Horse Way Calne Wiltshire SN11 8YH 01249818100 School Website
Marden Vale C Of E Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Louise Scrivens	William Street Calne Wiltshire SN11 9BD 01249813505 School Website
Saint Edmunds Roman Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Karen Salter	Duncan Street Calne Wiltshire SN11 9BX 01249813821 School Website
St Mary's School (Snr) And St Margaret's School (Prep) Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Dr Felicia Kirk	63 Curzon Street Calne Wiltshire SN11 0DF 1249857200
The Springfields Academy Academy Special Sponsor Led Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mr Mike Thomas	Curzon Street Calne Wiltshire SN11 0DS 1249814125 School Website
Fynamore Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Weber	School Road Calne Wiltshire SN11 9UG 01249810090 School Website
Hilmarton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sam Churchill	Compton Road Hilmarton Calne Wiltshire SN11 8SG 01249760602 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chippenham Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3QE 7.45 Miles

Melksham Station Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8BN 9.03 Miles

Pewsey North Street, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5ER 9.99 Miles

Swindon Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1DQ 11.76 Miles

Trowbridge Stallard Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8HW 13.72 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
J R Cars 01249 812345 3 Fir Gro, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 8JL 1.59 Miles
Paul's Cars 01249 821321 1 George Cl, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 8PP 2.02 Miles
E And A Taxis 01249 400000 Angel Close, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 8PF 2.08 Miles
Eric's Taxi 01249 848688 9 Angel Close, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 8PF 2.08 Miles
Cire Hire 01249 812271 22 Horsebrook, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 8HG 2.15 Miles
White Horse Cars Ltd 01249 816464 63 Wenhill Heights, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0JZ 2.45 Miles
Calne Taxis 01249 821111 6 Carpenter's Close, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9ER 3.00 Miles
Rogers Taxis Of Chippenham 01380 850450 240 Westbrook, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2EB 4.98 Miles
Kar Executive Travel 01249 248286 Unit3, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3RS 5.54 Miles
D L Taxis 01380 850043 54 New Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2JB 5.57 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sn11 Cherhill Calne No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
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Sn11 Quemerford Common Calne No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Sn11 Quemerford Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Patford House Partnership 01249 815407	Patford House Surgery 8A Patford Street Calne Wiltshire SN11 0EF
Northlands Surgery 01249 812141	Northlands Surgery North Street Calne Wiltshire SN11 0HH
Northlands Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	North Street Calne SN11 0HH
Northlands Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	North Street Calne SN11 0HH
Beversbrook Medical Centre	Harrier Close Calne SN11 9UT

Local Stores

Lyneham
45 Church End
Lyneham
Wiltshire
SN15 4PP
01249 890210
Store Website
5.40 miles

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SPAR Calne
1 James Avenue
Calne
SN11 8NQ
01249 471595
Store Website
1.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hale Veterinary Group Ltd
Bank Row Church Street Calne Wiltshire SN11 0SG 01249 815563 enquiries@halevethospital.co.uk Website 2.36 miles
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Calne Veterinary Centre
245 Oxford Road Calne Wiltshire SN11 8RT 01249 811944 calnevets@btconnect.com Website 2.37 miles
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Medivet Calne (White Horse Vets)
White Horse Vets 15 Curzon Street Calne Wiltshire SN11 0DB 01257 262675 calne@medivet.co.uk Website 2.51 miles
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Wessex Equine Ltd
The Carriage House Hilmartin Calne Wiltshire SN11 8SD 01793 739220 office@wessexequine.co.uk Website 3.41 miles
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Macqueen Veterinary Centre
1 Waller Road Hopton Park Devizes Wiltshire SN10 2GH 01380 728505 mail@macqueenvets.com Website 4.25 miles
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Estcourt House Veterinary Surgeons
5 Estcourt Street Devizes Wiltshire SN10 1LQ 01380 723687 mail@estcourthouse.co.uk Website 5.65 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Cherhill White Horse
A Strenuous Walk With Amazing Views At The Top, Sometimes Cows Although They Are Totally Used To People If There Just Ignored, Never Seen Sheep Up Here, But Someone Has Said There Are Sheep Occasionally. You Can Walk From Here All The Way To Beckhampton Gallops Its About 5 Miles But Really Lovely Walk, With Green Open Countryside And Spectacular Views. You Can Join The Wansdyke Here. A4 Lancashire 0.70 miles Parking Is Limited Sadly, And The Parking Available Is In The Form Of Laybys On The Side Of The Road (Caution!! Road Is Extremely Fast &Amp; Busy Cross With Caution!!!)

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Beckhampton Gallops
Private Land No Footpath! But The Owner Allows Dog Walkers After 12.30Pm Prohibited ?? Before As Racehorses Are Excercised. Beautiful Countryside Open Fields Cut Grass A Dogs Paradise Really. Plenty Of Parking In A Lay-By Just Along Side, You Can Cross The Race Track But Do Not Walk On It! This Land Is Amazing &Amp; We’Re Very Lucky To Be Allowed On There However Some Are Ruining It By Not Cleaning Up After There Dog And It’S A Hazard For The Horses. A4 Calne Lancashire SN11 8WP 2.70 miles Parking In Lay-By Very Popular So You’Ll See It. If You Get To The Pub You’Ve Gone To Far

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Avebury Windmill Hill
This Walk Starts At The National Trust Avebury Car Park, Takes You Through The Village, With An Opportunity To Divert And Walk The Stones. There Is Also A Cafe And A Number Of National Trust Museums To Visit In Avebury. From Here You Climb Up To The Hill Fort On Windmill Hill With Its Views Across The Countryside, Before Descending To The Nature Reserve And Village Of Yatesbury. The Final Stretch Is Past The Long Barrow And Stone Avenue Back To Avebury. 1 Beckhampton Rd Beckhampton Marlborough SN8 1QT 4.03 miles Park In The National Trust Car Park.

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Avebury Loop
1 Beckhampton Rd Beckhampton Marlborough SN8 1QT 4.03 miles

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Roundway Hill
A Real Favorite Of Mine, Plenty Of Open Space And Enormous Woodland To Explore As Well As Breath Taking Views Over Our Lovely County. Fairly Remote So Company Is Advised I Would Think. Conscience Ln Lancashire 4.18 miles Plenty Of Free Parking, Always Find Somewhere To Park, This Place Is Really A Case Of Exploring, One Of The Many Footpaths You Can Take Is Across The Field Opposite This Marker Into The Woods.

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Kellaways
3 Large Open Fields Following The River, Nice Open Space For Dogs Who Need To Let Off Steam, Pretty Secure Too For Recall Issues Although Not 100%, Sometimes Horses In One Of The Fields But The Remaining Space Is Huge. 1 Crossing Ln Langley Burrell Chippenham SN15 4LQ 6.76 miles Small Ish Lay By At The Beginning Of The Bridleway That Leads Into The Fields, Space For Maybe 6 Cars.

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Weather Forecast

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