Welcome to Fovant

Fovant is a small village located in the county of Wiltshire, England. The village is situated on the A30 road, which connects Salisbury and Shaftesbury. Fovant is known for its iconic chalk hill figures, which are visible from miles away. The hill figures depict the badges of various regiments that were stationed in the area during World War I. The figures were created by soldiers who were waiting to be deployed to the front lines. Today, the hill figures are a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of the village's rich history.

Fovant has a long and fascinating history that dates back to the Roman era. The village was once a thriving market town and a center of trade. During the Middle Ages, Fovant was known for its wool industry, and many of the village's historic buildings date back to this period. Today, Fovant is a peaceful and picturesque village that is home to a close-knit community. The village has a number of amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, and a pub.

Fovant is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities in the area. The village is located near the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The nearby River Nadder is also a great spot for fishing and boating. Fovant is a charming village that offers a unique blend of history, natural beauty, and community spirit.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

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Dinton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrew Howard	Hindon Road Dinton Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 5HW 01722716221 School Website
Broad Chalke C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Heather Luft	Newtown Broad Chalke Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 5DS 01722780212 School Website
Chilmark And Fonthill Bishop Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Smith	The Street Chilmark Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 5AR 01722716348 School Website
St Johns Church Of England Primary School Tisbury Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lisa Portch	Weaveland Road Tisbury Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 6HJ 01747870675 School Website
Wardour Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Emma Dixon	Wardour Tisbury Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 6RF 01747870537 School Website
Wilton Cofe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Boase	Burcombe Lane Wilton Salisbury Wiltshire SP2 0ES 1722742621 School Website
Oneschool Global Uk Salisbury Campus Other Independent School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Magrieta Roelofsz	The Hollows Wilton Salisbury Wiltshire SP2 0JE 1722741910 School Website
Great Wishford Cofe (Va) Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Stephanie Cleaver	West Street Great Wishford Salisbury Wiltshire SP2 0PQ 1722790433 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
Coombe Bissett Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Not Recorded Not Recorded	Shutts Lane Coombe Bissett Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 4LU 01722718380 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Tisbury Station Road, Tisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6JT 3.81 Miles

Salisbury South Western Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RS 8.15 Miles

Gillingham (Dorset) Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ 12.36 Miles

Warminster Station Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9BP 13.18 Miles

Dean Rectory Hill, West Dean, Hampshire, SP5 1JF 15.60 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Roy All Travel 01747 871945 23 The Avenue, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6JQ 3.75 Miles
Airwave Cars 07711 349107 37 Saint Johns Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6PN 4.09 Miles
Chariot Taxis Of Wilton 01722 504747 8 Shaftesbury Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 0DR 5.54 Miles
Affinity Travel 01722 744040 Fairview, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 0QW 6.16 Miles
Arrowline Minibuses Ltd 01722 555554 Wings Dairy/Blandford Rd, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 4LH 6.43 Miles
Spire Travel Ltd 01722 320320 St Mary's House, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 8PU 6.47 Miles
Elevon Travel 07710 644445 Wyckfield, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 4LR 6.53 Miles
Private Hire 07808 737922 143 Westwood Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 9HN 7.11 Miles
United Taxis 01722 506070 43 St Andrews Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 9NT 7.41 Miles
Hawthorns Taxis 07751 638723 Fernleigh, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5RP 7.43 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sling Orchard No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fovant Elms No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sutton Manderville No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Panters Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Compton Chamberlayne No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Marys Road Dinton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dinton Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spracklands No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Compass Inn No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Teffont Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fifield Bavant No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Spring Orchard	High Street Fovant Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 5JL
Broadchalke Surgery	Doves Meadow Broadchalke Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 5EL
Tisbury Surgery 01747 870204	The Surgery Park Road, Tisbury Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 6LF
The Nadder Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Weaveland Road Tisbury Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 6HJ
Old Orchard Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	South Street Wilton Salisbury SP2 0JU

Local Stores

Tisbury
High Street
Tisbury
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP3 6HA
01747 870234
Store Website
3.90 miles

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SPAR Stapleford
Riverside Garage
Stapleford
Salisbury
SP4 4LT
01722 790858
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Longmead Veterinary Practice
Selwood House High Street Tisbury Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 6LD 01747 852 064 mail@longmeadvets.co.uk Website 3.91 miles

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Pinkham Equine Veterinary Services
Home Farm Offices Wilton Netherhampton Road Salisbury Wiltshire SP2 8PJ 01722 741188 office@pinkhamequine.com Website 5.66 miles


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Avon Lodge Veterinary Group
The Old School House 34 West Street Wilton Salisbury Wiltshire SP2 0DG 01722 742332 Website 5.78 miles
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Manor Farm Vets Ltd
New Road Codford Warminster Wiltshire BA12 0NS 01985 850 752 admin@manorfarmvets.co.uk Website 7.74 miles
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The Pet Practice
Lower Road Salisbury Wiltshire SP2 7PN 01722 414000 salisbury@thepetpractice.co.uk Website 7.75 miles
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Synergy Farm Health Ltd
Court Farm Yard Lower Woodford Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 6NQ 01722 447411 office@synergyfarmhealth.com Website 8.44 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 4.98 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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Martin Downs Nature Reserve
Easy Walk Across The Martine Downs Nature Reserve. Plenty Of Walk Options And Historic Sights To See. There Is A Map In The Car Park To Find A Route. Martin Down Nature Reserve Lancashire 5.56 miles

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Old Sarum
Circular Walk Around The Outer Part Of Old Sarum Site. Portway Lancashire 8.55 miles

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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 8.65 miles

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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 9.74 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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Breamore
This 5.5 Mile (8Km) Walk Starts From The Breamore House Tea Room Entrance, Takes You Through The Village, Across The Common And Up Through The Breamore Estate To The Medieval Miz-Maze And Breamore House. It Includes Panoramic Views Out Over The Surrounding Farmland And Woodland. Unnamed Road Fordingbridge Lancashire SP6 2DB 10.90 miles Start From Breamore House Tea Rooms

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