Welcome to Wootton Bassett

Wootton Bassett is a small market town located in the county of Wiltshire, England. The town is situated on the edge of the Cotswolds and is known for its historic buildings, beautiful countryside, and friendly community. Wootton Bassett has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many interesting landmarks and attractions to explore.

One of the most notable landmarks in Wootton Bassett is the St. Bartholomew's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a beautiful example of Gothic architecture and features stunning stained glass windows, intricate carvings, and a peaceful atmosphere. Another popular attraction in the town is the Jubilee Lake, which is a man-made lake that offers a range of outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and walking.

Wootton Bassett is also known for its vibrant community spirit and is home to a range of local events and festivals throughout the year. The town hosts an annual carnival, a Christmas lights switch-on event, and a popular farmers' market that showcases the best of local produce. With its rich history, beautiful countryside, and friendly community, Wootton Bassett is a charming town that is well worth a visit.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 11.2°C

Feels Like: 8.3°C

Wind: 17.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Anita Ellis	Lime Kiln Royal Wootton Bassett Swindon Wiltshire SN4 7HG 01793841900 School Website
Longleaze Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Oakes	Byron Avenue Royal Wootton Bassett Swindon Wiltshire SN4 8BA 01793849251 School Website
St Bartholomews Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Oakes	The Rosary Royal Wootton Bassett Swindon Wiltshire SN4 8AZ 01793853288 School Website
Noremarsh Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hilary Macmeekin	Clarendon Drive Royal Wootton Bassett Swindon Wiltshire SN4 8BT 1793852250 School Website
Wootton Bassett Infants School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mr Alison Pass	High Street Wootton Bassett Swindon Wiltshire SN4 7BS 01793852254 School Website
Horizons College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mr Gentian Mullaliu	Bincknoll Lane Unit 5 Interface Business Park Royal Wootton Bassett Wiltshire SN4 8QQ 1793481493 School Website
Lydiard Millicent C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrew Farmer	The Butts Lydiard Millicent Swindon Wiltshire SN5 3LR 01793770571 School Website
Lydiard Park Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Gary Pearson	Grange Park Way Grange Park Swindon Wiltshire SN5 6HN 01793874224 School Website
Tregoze Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Helen Tudor	Sleaford Close Grange Park Swindon Wiltshire SN5 6JU 01793876800 School Website
Millbrook Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Pyman	Worsley Road Freshbrook Swindon Wiltshire SN5 8NU 01793872800 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Swindon Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1DQ 4.99 Miles

Kemble Windmill Hill, Kemble, Gloucestershire, GL7 6AW 10.53 Miles

Chippenham Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3QE 11.08 Miles

Pewsey North Street, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5ER 15.26 Miles

Melksham Station Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8BN 15.71 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Halcyon Cars 01793 854441 52 Longleaze, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 8AP 0.27 Miles
Function Cars Of Purton 01793 770323 9 Orchard Gardens, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4EJ 2.63 Miles
Airport Transfers 07903 150030 Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 7SW 3.64 Miles
Red Dot Cars 01793 496444 Unit, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2PN 4.07 Miles
Mr Ps Taxis 01793 619041 22 Summers Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2HA 4.23 Miles
Steve's Minitravel 01793 522999 Enterprise House Suite 12, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2YZ 4.24 Miles
Cross Street Radio Cars 01793 232323 18-19 Pembroke Centre, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2PQ 4.24 Miles
Chauffeur Line 0800 097 6450 Beechwood House, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9RN 4.27 Miles
Abbey Taxis (Swindon) Ltd 01793 433007 Unit 1/Morris St, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2HU 4.27 Miles
Radio Taxis Ltd 01793 536666 The Shaftesbury Centre, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2AZ 4.27 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sn4 Fairfield Swindon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn4 Longleaze Swindon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn4 Poetsfield Post Office 38D Gainsborough Avenue Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sn4 Maple Drive Swindon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn4 Stoneover Lane Swindon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn4 Clarendon Drive Swindon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn4 Tinkersfield Swindon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn4 Wootton Bassett Post Office 33 High Street Weekday Last Collection:18:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sn4 Wootton Bassett Post Office 1 (Left) Weekday Last Collection:18:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sn4 Wootton Bassett Post Office 2 (Left) Weekday Last Collection:18:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sn4 Wootton Bassett Post Office 33 High Street Weekday Last Collection:18:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sn4 Noredown Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn4 Woodshaw Centre Swindon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn4 Garraways Swindon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn4 Crossways Swindon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Tinkers Lane Surgery 01793 852131	Tinkers Lane Surgery Royal Wootton Bassett Swindon Wiltshire SN4 7AT
New Court Surgery 01793 852302	New Court Surgery Borough Fields Royal Wootton Bassett Swindon SN4 7AX
The Freshbrook Surgery	Village Centre Freshbrook Swindon Wiltshire SN5 8LY
Purton Surgery 01793 770207	Purton Surgery High Street, Purton Swindon Wiltshire SN5 4BD
Ridge Green Medical Practice 01793 874894	Ridge Green Medical Ctr. Ramleaze Drive,Shaw Swindon Wiltshire SN5 5PX

Local Stores

Purton - Station Road
Station Road
Purton
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN5 4AQ
01793 770004
Store Website
3.16 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Drove Vets - Royal Wootton Bassett Veterinary Surgery
Unit 5 Borough Fields Shopping Centre Royal Wootton Bassett Wiltshire SN4 7AX 01793 852466 woottonbassett@drovevets.co.uk Website 0.47 miles

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The George Veterinary Clinic - Royal Wotton Bassett
22 High Street Wootton Bassett Wiltshire SN4 7AA 01793 852458 dogandcat@georgevetgroup.co.uk Website 0.57 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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We operate our own emergency service 24 hour a day. Please call 01666823165
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We operate our own emergency service 24 hour a day. Please call 01666823165
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We operate our own emergency service 24 hour a day. Please call 01666823165
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We operate our own emergency service 24 hour a day. Please call 01666823165
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We operate our own emergency service 24 hour a day. Please call 01666823165
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We operate our own emergency service 24 hour a day. Please call 01666823165

Thameswood Veterinary Clinics Ltd
39B Station Road Royal Wootton Bassett Swindon Wiltshire SN4 7ED 01793 230 266 giovanna@thameswoodvets.co.uk 0.67 miles

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Shaw Veterinary Centre Ltd
Shaw Village Centre Ramleaze Drive Shaw Swindon Wiltshire SN5 5PY 01793 881919 info@shawvetcentre.co.uk Website 2.96 miles
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Purton Veterinary Group (Purton Vets)
77 High Street Purton Swindon Wiltshire SN5 4AB 01793 771869 happypets@purtonvets.co.uk Website 3.10 miles
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Drove Vets - Ridgeway Farm
19 Webbs Place Swindon Wiltshire SN5 4FU 01793 614461 Ridgewaysfarm@drovevets.co.uk Website 3.50 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 4.13 miles Haydon End

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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 8.22 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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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 8.59 miles Park In The National Trust Car Park.

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Avebury Loop
1 Beckhampton Rd Beckhampton Marlborough SN8 1QT 8.59 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 8.66 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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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 9.81 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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Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.6°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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