Welcome to Penhill

Penhill is a small village located in the county of Wiltshire, England. It is situated on the northern edge of the Marlborough Downs, which is a range of chalk hills that run through the county. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and fields of crops stretching out in every direction. The area is popular with walkers and hikers, who come to explore the many footpaths and bridleways that criss-cross the landscape.

The village itself is small and quiet, with a population of just over 200 people. It has a church, a pub, and a village hall, which is used for community events and meetings. The pub, called The Crown, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, serving up traditional pub food and a range of local ales and ciders. The church, St. George's, dates back to the 13th century and is a beautiful example of medieval architecture.

One of the main attractions of Penhill is its proximity to the ancient stone circle of Avebury. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is just a few miles away and is one of the largest and most impressive prehistoric monuments in Europe. Visitors can walk among the standing stones, which date back to around 2500 BC, and explore the nearby museum and visitor center. Overall, Penhill is a charming and peaceful village that offers a glimpse into rural life in Wiltshire, as well as easy access to some of the county's most impressive historical sites.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 9.4°C

Feels Like: 7.1°C

Wind: 9.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Seven Fields Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gillian Young	Leigh Road Penhill Swindon Wiltshire SN2 5DE 01793723833 School Website
St Luke's Academy Academy Special Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Judith Buckingham	Cricklade Road Swindon Wiltshire SN2 7AS 1793705566
Greenmeadow Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Mackinnon	Pen Close Greenmeadow Swindon Wiltshire SN25 3LW 1793521141 School Website
Beechcroft Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Jo-Anne Rutt	Beechcroft Road Upper Stratton Swindon Wiltshire SN2 7QE 01793823278 School Website
Stratton Education Centre Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Juliette Baldwin	St Phillip's Road Upper Stratton Swindon Wiltshire SN2 7QP 01793828941 School Website
Abbey Meads Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr R M Buckley	Hugo Drive Abbey Meads Swindon Wiltshire SN25 4GY 1793723239 School Website
Crowdys Hill School Community Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Higham	Jefferies Avenue Swindon Wiltshire SN2 7HJ 01793332400 School Website
Catherine Wayte Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Brown	Elstree Way Abbey Meads Swindon Wiltshire SN25 4TA 1793727405 School Website
Rodbourne Cheney Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Lisa Davies	Broadway Swindon Wiltshire SN25 3BN 01793534710 School Website
Swindon Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Wright	Beech Avenue Swindon Wiltshire SN2 1JR 01793426900 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Swindon Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1DQ 1.77 Miles

Kemble Windmill Hill, Kemble, Gloucestershire, GL7 6AW 11.97 Miles

Bedwyn The Knapp, Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, SN8 5RD 16.56 Miles

Chippenham Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3QE 16.92 Miles

Hungerford Station Road, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0DY 16.95 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mendip Chauffeurs 07783 777272 27 Mendip Cl, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 3BE 0.48 Miles
V Cars 01793 701701 Hargreaves Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 5AZ 0.50 Miles
Bailey Paul Executive Travel Ltd 01793 704696 98 Chatsworth Rd, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 4UJ 1.02 Miles
Best Choice Chauffeur Services 01793 250129 61 Pure Offices, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 8BW 1.10 Miles
Appy Cars 01793 205205 Unit 12A Bramble Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 8HB 1.22 Miles
Swindon Black Cab Co Ltd 01793 430999 Unit 12A/Bramble Rd, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 8HB 1.22 Miles
Central Cabs 01793 826578 27 Hatch Rd, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4XY 1.53 Miles
Cottles Chauffeured Travel 01793 527763 Unit, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2QJ 1.53 Miles
Columbus Minibuses 01793 831007 West End Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4PG 1.57 Miles
Cross Street Car Sales 01793 422133 Unit 1/Transfer Bridge Ind Est/County Rd, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 2EL 1.59 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sn2 Penhill Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:13:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Abbey Meads Medical Practice 01793 723130	257 Penhill Drive Swindon Wiltshire SN2 5HN
Crossroads Surgery	478 Cricklade Road Swindon Wiltshire SN2 7BG
Abbey Meads Medical Pract 01793 706030	Abbey Meads Village Ctr Elstree Way Swindon Wiltshire SN25 4YZ
Hawthorn Medical Centre 01793 536541	Hawthorn Medical Centre May Close,Cricklade Road Swindon Wiltshire SN2 1UU
North Swindon Practice 01793 705783	North Swindon Practice Home Ground Surgery Thames Avenue,Haydon Wick Swindon, Wiltshire SN25 1QQ

Local Stores

Crossways
533 Cricklade Road
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN2 1AH
01793 722500
Store Website
0.52 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Dorcan Way
Euro Garages
Dorcan Way
Swindon
SN3 3RA
01793 511894
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Eastcott Vet Clinic
6 Clive Parade Cricklade Road Swindon Wiltshire SN2 1AJ 01793 528341 enquiries@eastcottvets.co.uk Website 0.56 miles
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Drove Vets - Abbey Meads Veterinary Surgery
Abbey Meads Village Centre Elstree Way Swindon Wiltshire SN25 4YX 01793 728728 Abbeymeads@drovevets.co.uk Website 0.74 miles
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Drove Vets - Stratton Veterinary Surgery
Unit 6 Hobley Drive Swindon Wiltshire SN3 4NS 01793 821821 stratton@drovevets.co.uk 1.45 miles

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Thameswood Veterinary Clinics Ltd
62-64 Purton Road Swindon Wiltshire SN2 2LZ 01793 526780 giovanna@thameswoodvets.co.uk Website 1.63 miles
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Great Western Exotics
Unit 10 Berkshire House County Park Business Park Shrivenham Road Swindon Wiltshire SN1 2NR 01793 603 800 Website 1.80 miles
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Companion Care/Vets4pets
Companion Care Services Ltd Isambard House Firefly Avenue Swindon Wiltshire SN2 2EH enquiries@companioncare.co.uk 1.99 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Mouldon Hill Country Park
A Lovely Park For Dog Walking. There Is A Lake Which Often Has Anglers On It So Best To Keep On A Lead For That Part, But The Actual Hill Is Perfect For Dog Walkers And There Is Lots Of Fields To Wander Into. It Is Also Not Open To Cyclists Which Is Nice. The Second Photo Displayed Above Is Copyrighted To Brian Robert Marshall And Licensed For Reuse Under This Creative Commons Licence. A4198 2.15 miles Haydon End

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Badbury Clumps
Hills, Woods, Flowers. Highworth Rd Lancashire 8.48 miles

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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 11.94 miles Park In The National Trust Car Park.

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Avebury Loop
1 Beckhampton Rd Beckhampton Marlborough SN8 1QT 11.94 miles

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Cirencester Park Cecily Hill Gates
Cirencester Park - Cecily Hill Gates Cecily Hill Cirencester Lancashire GL7 2EF 12.08 miles

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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 12.61 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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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
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