Welcome to Great Somerford

Great Somerford is a small village located in the county of Wiltshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Avon and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore.

One of the most notable landmarks in Great Somerford is the St. Peter and St. Paul Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a beautiful example of Norman architecture. The church is home to many historic artifacts, including a 14th-century font and a 15th-century pulpit. The church is also known for its beautiful stained glass windows, which were installed in the 19th century.

Another popular attraction in Great Somerford is the village pub, The Volunteer Inn. The pub is a traditional English pub that serves a variety of local beers and ciders. The pub is also known for its delicious food, which is made using locally sourced ingredients. The pub is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, and it is a great place to relax and enjoy the village atmosphere.

Local Weather

Freezing fog

Temp: 0.4°C

Feels Like: -2.4°C

Wind: 5.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Somerfords Walter Powell C Of E Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christina Brugger	Dauntsey Road Great Somerford Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 5HS 01249720797 School Website
Seagry Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christina Brugger	Upper Seagry Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 5EX 01249720213 School Website
Christian Malford C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christina Brugger	Church Road Christian Malford Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 4BW 01249720496 School Website
Lea And Garsdon Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sian Alderson	The Street Lea Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 9PG 01666823534 School Website
Sutton Benger Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Becca Hine	40 Chestnut Road Sutton Benger Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 4RP 1249720407 School Website
Brinkworth Earl Danbys Church Of England Primary Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alana Walch	School Hill Brinkworth Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 5AX 01666510406 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Malmesbury Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Woods	Holloway Hill Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 9BB 01666822331 School Website
Malmesbury School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Brett Jouny	Corn Gastons Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 0DF 01666829700 School Website
Malmesbury Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Heal	Tetbury Hill Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 9JR 01666823514 School Website
Stanton St Quintin Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Winterburn	Stanton St Quintin Chippenham Wiltshire SN14 6DQ 01666837602 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chippenham Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3QE 6.17 Miles

Kemble Windmill Hill, Kemble, Gloucestershire, GL7 6AW 9.42 Miles

Swindon Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1DQ 11.64 Miles

Melksham Station Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8BN 11.93 Miles

Stroud Station Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3AP 15.69 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bradies Taxis And Private Hire 01249 891565 Fairmeadow Farm, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4HN 2.10 Miles
Abbey Taxis 01666 826072 15 High Street, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9AA 3.41 Miles
S.A Taxi 07515 868691 11 Hobbes Close, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0DA 3.85 Miles
Bell Taxis Of Malmesbury 07793 207204 8 Parklands, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0QH 4.03 Miles
Chauffeur Line 0800 097 6450 Beechwood House, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9RN 4.63 Miles
Dan's Taxi 07919 081401 26 Barrow Green, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1BG 5.66 Miles
E And A Taxis Chippenham 01249 400000 87 Hill Corner Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1DR 5.76 Miles
Chippenham Cabs 01249 400444 87 Hill Corner Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1DR 5.76 Miles
Best Cab 07549 251769 87 Hill Corner Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1DR 5.76 Miles
M.R. Taxis 01249 463346 117 Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1PZ 5.98 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sn15 Great Somerford Post Office Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sn15 Hollow Street Chippenham Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn15 Lower Seagry Chippenham Collection Today available until:08:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Sn15 West End Road Little Somerford Chippenham Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn15 Startley Chippenham Collection Today available until:08:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Sn15 Upper Seagry Chippenham Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Sn15 Cleverton Chippenham Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn16 Rodbourne Malmesbury Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn15 The Green Chippenham Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Sn15 Upper Town Chippenham Collection Today available until:07:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:15
Sn16 Lea Top Malmesbury Collection Today available until:10:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Sn15 St James Chippenham Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Sn15 Christian Malford Post Office Station Road Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sn15 Seagry Hill Chippenham Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn16 Lea Church Pembroke Green Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Sutton Benger Surgery	The Playing Fields Chestnut Road Sutton Benger Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 4RP
Malmesbury Primary Care Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Priory Way Malmesbury SN16 0FB
Malmesbury Primary Care Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Priory Way Malmesbury SN16 0FB
Malmesbury Primary Care Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Priory Way Malmesbury SN16 0FB
Malmesbury Medical Partnership 01666 825825	Malmesbury Medical P/Ship Priory Way Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 0FB

Local Stores

Malmesbury
8 High Street
Malmesbury
Wiltshire
SN16 9AU
01666 823309
Store Website
3.41 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Wooten Basset
Euro Garages
94 High Street
Wooten Basset
Swindon
SN4 7AS
01793 853080
Store Website
6.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

George Equine Clinic
Manor Farm Garsdon Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 9NN 01666 826456 horse@georgevetgroup.co.uk Website 3.16 miles

Animals Treated
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Our 24 hour emergency service is run by our team. Please call 01666 826456
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Our 24 hour emergency service is run by our team. Please call 01666 826456
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Our 24 hour emergency service is run by our team. Please call 01666 826456
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Our 24 hour emergency service is run by our team. Please call 01666 826456
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Our 24 hour emergency service is run by our team. Please call 01666 826456
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Our 24 hour emergency service is run by our team. Please call 01666 826456
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Our 24 hour emergency service is run by our team. Please call 01666 826456

The George Farm Vets
18-20 High Street Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 9AU 01666 823 035 farm@georgevetgroup.co.uk Website 3.40 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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We operate our own 24 hour emergency service. Please call 01666 823035
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We operate our own 24 hour emergency service. Please call 01666 823035
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We operate our own 24 hour emergency service. Please call 01666 823035
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We operate our own 24 hour emergency service. Please call 01666 823035
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We operate our own 24 hour emergency service. Please call 01666 823035
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We operate our own 24 hour emergency service. Please call 01666 823035
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We operate our own 24 hour emergency service. Please call 01666 823035

The George Veterinary Hospital
18-20 High Street Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 9AU 01666 823165 dogandcat@georgevetgroup.co.uk Website 3.40 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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We operate are own emergency service 24 hour a day. Please call 01666823165
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We operate are own emergency service 24 hour a day. Please call 01666823165
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We operate are own emergency service 24 hour a day. Please call 01666823165
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We operate are own emergency service 24 hour a day. Please call 01666823165
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We operate are own emergency service 24 hour a day. Please call 01666823165
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We operate are own emergency service 24 hour a day. Please call 01666823165
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We operate are own emergency service 24 hour a day. Please call 01666823165

Medivet Lyneham (White Horse Veterinary Clinic)
Edmonds Garage The Green Lyneham Wiltshire SN15 4PD 01257 262675 lyneham@medivet.co.uk Website 4.03 miles

Animals Treated
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Wessex Equine Ltd
The Carriage House Hilmartin Calne Wiltshire SN11 8SD 01793 739220 office@wessexequine.co.uk Website 5.67 miles
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Animals Treated
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Closed Saturdays - OOH cover only
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Hale Veterinary Hospital T/A Hale Veterinary Group Ltd
Hale House 19 Langley Road Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 1BS 01249 653561 enquiries@halevethospital.co.uk Website 6.05 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 5.10 miles Small Ish Lay By At The Beginning Of The Bridleway That Leads Into The Fields, Space For Maybe 6 Cars.

Location what3words echo.campus.identify

Birds Marsh
Very Long Walk, Perfect For A Family Walk Or Where You Just Want Some Peace Tonight From Your Dogs! They Will Defiantly Sleep Well! I Have Walked It Alone However It Is Quite A Quiet Walk And Through The Woods So I Would Advise Taking A Friend 65 Hill Corner Rd Chippenham SN15 1DR 5.61 miles Residential Area, Park Where Allowed.

Location what3words piano.electrode.carpeted

Vincient Woods Chippenham
Fairly Small Woodland But Nice For A Little Stroll, Lots Of Different Paths You Can Explore. 7 Balmoral Cl Chippenham SN14 0UT 7.23 miles Parking Is Residential So Park Responsibly

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Castle Combe
Can Make This Walk Range From 5 - 6 Miles Quite Challenging In Parts But Beautiful Countryside Views And Scenery, Also Takes You Through Castle Combe Village. Occasionally There May Be Sheep And Cows In The Fields But Generally There Aren't Too Many Animals So The Walk Can Be Off Lead For A Lot Of The Time. Dunns Ln Chippenham SN14 7HH 7.98 miles Car Park Situated At Sn14 7Hh - Then Walk Downhill Into The Village.

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Westonbirt Arboretum
Lovely Walk Around Westonbirt, Bit Pricey To Get In. Lots Of People With Other Dogs And Have To Stick To Certain Areas With Your Dog As There Are Dog Free Zones. Can Get Quite Muddy So Wellies Would Be Advised. Mitchell Dr Tetbury Lancashire GL8 8QS 8.22 miles

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Lacock Abbey
Lovely, Lovely Walk With Fields And Water Access.. Beautiful Surroundings Lacock Abbey 9.28 miles National Trust Car Park Pay And Display National Trust Members Park Free They Are Very Hot On This So Make Sure You Display Ticket

Location what3words thrillers.fantastic.remodel

Weather Forecast

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	Light freezing rain	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
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Feels Like	-4.7°C	-5.5°C	-5.5°C	-5.1°C	-5°C	-4.6°C	-4°C	-2.5°C	-2.9°C	-2.3°C	-3.1°C	-3.8°C

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Temp	-0.4°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1°C	-2.1°C	-2.8°C	-4.2°C	-5.4°C	-6.1°C	-6.6°C	-7.8°C	-9.8°C
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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
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