Welcome to Tilshead

Tilshead is a small village located in the county of Wiltshire, England. It is situated on the Salisbury Plain and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Neolithic period, with several ancient monuments and burial sites located in the area. One of the most notable landmarks in Tilshead is the Tilshead Lodge, a Grade II listed building that was once a hunting lodge for the Duke of Somerset.

The village of Tilshead has a close-knit community and a range of amenities for residents and visitors. There is a village hall that hosts regular events and activities, including a weekly market and a monthly cinema club. The village also has a primary school, a post office, a pub, and a village shop. Tilshead is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with regular bus services to Salisbury, Devizes, and Warminster.

Tilshead is a popular destination for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts, with plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling, and exploring the surrounding countryside. The village is located near several nature reserves and wildlife sanctuaries, including the Salisbury Plain Nature Reserve and the Langford Lakes Nature Reserve. Visitors can also explore the nearby Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument that is one of the most famous landmarks in the UK. Overall, Tilshead is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of attractions for visitors to enjoy.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Thomas À Becket Church Of England Aided Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Scaplehorn	High Street Tilshead Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 4RZ 1980620435 School Website
Appleford School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Filkins	Elston Lane Shrewton Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 4HL 1980621020 School Website
Shrewton Cofe Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emily Mullord	Tanners Lane Shrewton Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 4JT 1980620362 School Website
Dauntsey Academy Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Philippa Winbolt	Sandfield West Lavington Devizes Wiltshire SN10 4HY 01380813373 School Website
Lavington School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Ralph Plummer	The Spring Market Lavington Devizes Wiltshire SN10 4EB 01380812352 School Website
Dauntsey's School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Mark Lascelles	West Lavington Devizes Wiltshire SN10 4HE 1380814500 School Website
St Barnabas Church Of England School Market Lavington Voluntary Controlled School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsay Clough	Drove Lane Market Lavington Devizes Wiltshire SN10 4NT 01380813436 School Website
The Holy Trinity Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Woodman	Townsend Great Cheverell Devizes Wiltshire SN10 5TL 01380813796 School Website
Urchfont Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carol Talbot	Cuckoo Corner Urchfont Devizes Wiltshire SN10 4RA 01380840793 School Website
Larkhill Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Charlotte Harmer	Wilson Road Larkhill Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 8QB 1980348079 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Warminster Station Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9BP 9.96 Miles

Pewsey North Street, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5ER 11.03 Miles

Westbury Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP 11.04 Miles

Dilton Marsh High Street, Dilton Marsh, Wiltshire, BA13 4DF 11.96 Miles

Salisbury South Western Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RS 12.74 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Abc Airport Services 07738 195805 2 Shires Close, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 4FB 4.05 Miles
Ads Chauffeur Services 01380 816892 30 Victoria Park, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 5TS 5.36 Miles
Rod's Private Hire 01985 850083 16 The Grove, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 0NT 6.66 Miles
Kaytom Cabs Ltd 01980 626261 7 Harefield Crescent, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 9RN 7.09 Miles
Cj Cars 01380 727375 2 Whatleys Close, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 5SS 7.19 Miles
Airport Connections 01672 564766 The Studio, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 6EQ 7.36 Miles
Avon Valley Chauffeur Service 01980 630094 7 Devizes Road, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 6ED 7.43 Miles
Devizes Chauffeur 01380 726664 The Gatehouse Wick Lane, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 5DW 8.05 Miles
Ollies Taxis 01380 728635 5 Oamaru Way, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3DW 8.42 Miles
Carriages By Midnight 01672 540571 Southbroom Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1LX 8.50 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Tilshead Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Tilshead Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ministry Of Defence Westdown Camp Collection Today available until:14:30 Weekday Last Collection:14:30
Orcheston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elston Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Townsend Chitterne Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
London Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Village Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Bustard Inn Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn10 High Street West Lavington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn10 Market Lavington Post Office 1 High Street Ma Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sn10 Clyffe Hall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn10 Littleton Panell Post Office 15 High Street Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Till Orchard	High Street Shrewton Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 4BZ
Courtyard Surgery 01380 813300	39 High Street West Lavington Devizes Wiltshire SN10 4JB
Market Lavington Surgery 01380 812500	Market Lavington Surgery The High Street Market Lavington Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 4AQ
Urchfont Surgery 01380 812500	Urchfont Village Hall Peppercombe Lane Urchfont Wiltshire SN10 4QR
Larkhill Medical Centre	Larkhill Medical Centre Willoughby Road Larkhill Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 8QY

Local Stores

Shrewton - High Street
High Street
Shrewton
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP3 4BU
01980 621813
Store Website
3.25 miles

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SPAR Stapleford
Riverside Garage
Stapleford
Salisbury
SP4 4LT
01722 790858
Store Website
7.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Elston Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Elston Shrewton Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 4HL 01980 621 999 ask@elstonvets.co.uk Website 2.72 miles
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Plain Equine Ltd
The Cleeve Stables Elston Shrewton Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 4HL 07775 352 678 info@plainequine.com 2.72 miles

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Angel Paws
Shrewton Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 4HD 077 0811 9050 info@angelpaws.co.uk Website 3.49 miles
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The Paddock Veterinary Practice
Eastcroft Farm Eastcott Devizes Wiltshire SN10 4PJ 01380 813202 paddockvet@btconnect.com 4.92 miles
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Manor Farm Vets Ltd
New Road Codford Warminster Wiltshire BA12 0NS 01985 850 752 admin@manorfarmvets.co.uk Website 6.52 miles
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Stonehenge Vets
Larkhill Road Durrington Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 8DP 01980 654404 info@stonehengevets.com Website 8.18 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Pear Tree Lane Salisbury Plain
Space, Space Space And More Space. Open Fields, Woodland And More Open Space. Lovely Views. Can Walk For Miles &Amp; Miles.Is Mod Land So Be Respectful &Amp; Vigilant, Red Flags Dictate Where You Can’T Go. You May See Troops Training. Pear Tree Ln Lancashire 5.05 miles You Can Park Anywhere On The Lane As Long As You Do So Legally &Amp; Not Obstructing Any Gateways.

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Erlestoke Woods
Amazing Open Space For Those Dogs Who Really Need To Let Off Steam, Pretty Woods &Amp; Open Fields, No Grazing Animals. You Do Meet The Odd Horse &Amp; Rider But Not Often. Parking Is At The Cricket Pavilion Or Along The Road. 45 High St Erlestoke Devizes SN10 5UA 5.78 miles Tiny Lane Next To The Old Pub Leads Up To The Cricket Pavilion Where There’S Ample Parking.

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King Barrow Ridge Stonehenge Carcus Walk
52 Fargo Rd Larkhill Salisbury SP4 8LL 6.99 miles Lane Alongside Electricity Substation At The Junction Of Stangways &Amp; Fargo Road, Larkill. Adjacent Bus Stop (Strangways West)

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Westbury White Horse
Very Famous Point In Wiltshire, Free Car Park, Loads Of Space Sheep Normally There, Amazing Views!! Port Way Bratton Westbury BA13 4TA 8.71 miles

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White Horse Park Westbury
Beautiful Place To Take Your Dog! Very Famous Point In Wiltshire, Free Car Park, Loads Of Space Sheep Normally There, Amazing Views!! Port Way Bratton Westbury BA13 4TA 8.72 miles Check Out My Videos For More Info. I Hope It Helps. Link Is Up.

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Salisbury Plain
Park At Carter Barracks In Bulford And Walk Through The Wooded Area Then You Can Go On A Long Or Short Walk. There Are Sometimes Cows Grazing But That Is The Only On Lead Area, Other Than That It's A Lovely Walk You Can Go On For Miles. Bulford Droveway Lancashire 9.16 miles

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