Village

Village2026-07-02T15:41:56+01:00

Pewsey is the main village and service centre in the Pewsey Vale.  The River Avon runs through the middle of the village, just by King Alfred’s statue in Market Place, and just north of the village is Pewsey Wharf on the Kennet & Avon Canal.

Pewsey has a mainline railway station linking  you to London (Paddington Station) to the east and to towns in Devon and Cornwall to the west.

There are plenty of independent and specialist shops in the village as well as a number of traditional village pubs.  Make sure you visit Marshall’s Bakery in North Street to sample the local delicacy of the lardy cake – it’s very filling!

Pewsey is home to one of the Wiltshire White Horses, as well as Jones’s Mill Nature Reserve.  Visit the Pewsey Heritage Centre for a fine display of rural history and the Pewsey Vale Craft & Community Tea Rooms for a display of locally made crafts and work from local artists – all for sale!

If you are visiting in September, then don’t miss the Pewsey Carnival which is held annually.  There are lots of events in the run up to the carnival, all of which are a lot of fun to watch or participate in.

  • Free parking at the Co-op and at Bouverie Hall
  • Some free short stay parking on the roads
  • Free loos (open during daylight hours – to be refurbished 2026/2027) next to the Bouverie Hall car park
  • Library
  • Leisure centre and community campus (The Vale – open from Autumn 2018)
  • Doctors surgery
  • Tourist Information available at Pewsey Heritage Centre

Visit the Pewsey village website for more information.

Places of interest in Pewsey

Upavon2026-07-02T15:54:09+01:00

Upavon is a vibrant community to the south of the Vale of Pewsey and on the northern edge of Salisbury Plain.  With the River Avon running through the village, thatched cottages and fantastic walking, it’s a must-visit village in this part of the world. Upavon has easy access to Salisbury, Devizes, Marlborough and Pewsey.

Dating back to the Iron Age, the settlement of Upavon was originally located at Casterley Camp – just a short distance from the village and where you can now find Chalk Barn – a super venue for weddings and other events.

Just east of Upavon village is Upavon Airfield, now called Trenchard Lines, and previously RAF Upavon.  It was originally constructed around 1912 as a Royal Flying Corps (RFC) base, and became the home of the RFC Central Flying School on 19th June 1912 and is referred to as the birthplace where the Royal Air Force was formed.  Since 1993 the main function of the military base has changed, and it is now largely a Ministry of Defence administrative centre, and home to administrative headquarters of the British Army.  Although the airfield is still used by the RAF from time to time, it is regularly used by the No 622 Volunteer Gliding Squadron, providing glider training to members of the Air Cadet Organisation.

Upavon has two pubs – The Antelope and The Ship Inn, St Mary’s Church, the village store and a primary school.  Just a short distance from the village, you will find Upavon Golf Club which has spectacular views from all parts of the course and is open to visitors.

Located in the centre of the village, you will find the Tourist Information Kiosk, where you can pick up lots of local information as well as walks and cycle routes.  Bus routes to Devizes, Pewsey, Salisbury, Marlborough and Swindon run regularly from the village.  And keep an eye out for the Upavon Geese – living on and around the River Avon, they are often seen wandering around the village!

Find out about Upavon’s history here

Places of interest in Upavon:

  • Upavon Village Hall

  • Strip Lynchets

  • Worsley Training

  • Trenchard Lines

  • Upavon Tourist Information Kiosk

  • St Mary the Virgin Church – Upavon

  • Upavon Golf Club

All Cannings2026-06-26T15:14:13+01:00

A pretty village in the heart of the Vale of Pewsey close to the Kennet & Avon Canal and with fabulous views across to the Pewsey Downs.

Home to the Kings Arms pub and the All Cannings Community Shop

Find out about All Cannings’ history here

Burbage2026-06-26T15:10:58+01:00

Burbage is a large village, with Church, primary school, doctors’ surgery, garage, pub and convenience store.

Located on the edge of the Kennet & Avon Canal, it is also home to Burbage Wharf, now a private residence.

Find out about Burbage’s history here

Charlton St Peter2026-06-26T14:49:27+01:00

Charlton St Peter is a small village located about four miles south west of Pewsey with the River Avon running to the north of the village.  There are fabulous walks from the village – across to the Kennet & Avon Canal, Alton Barnes White Horse and up on to Salisbury Plain to the south.

Find out more about Charlton St Peter’s history here

Chirton & Conock2026-06-26T17:17:25+01:00

The villages of Chirton and Conock are situated in the west of the Vale of Pewsey and have a Church and primary school.

Find out more about the history of Chirton and Conock here

East Grafton2026-06-26T17:16:46+01:00

East Grafton is the largest village in the parish of Grafton, which comprises the villages and hamlets of East Grafton, West Grafton, Wilton, Marten and Wexcombe.

East Grafton has a children’s play area, Church and a fantastic village hall, set around an expansive village green.

Find out more about Grafton’s history here

Easton Royal2026-06-26T15:12:29+01:00

A pretty village, with a primary school, church and village hall.  It is a linear village running from the Pewsey Road down towards Easton Clump.

Find out about Easton Royal’s history here

Great Bedwyn2026-06-26T15:17:48+01:00

Great Bedwyn is a pretty village on the edge of Savernake Forest, with the Kennet & Avon Canal running through the middle of the village.  It has a mainline railway station, as well as a pub, village stores and a post office and fresh bread shop.

St Mary’s Church, a primary school and a doctors’ surgery are also located there.

Find out about Great Bedwyn’s history here

Marden2026-06-26T15:23:35+01:00

The picturesque village of Marden has a good pub, Church and village hall.  It is also the location of the ancient Marden Henge.

Find out about Marden’s history here

Find out about Marden Henge here

Milton Lilbourne2026-06-26T15:28:31+01:00

Milton Lilbourne is just east of Pewsey and is a linear village, with a village hall and Church.

Oare & Huish2026-06-26T15:29:29+01:00

Oare is the large village of the two, with a Church, primary school and village hall.  Oare House can also be found here and in Huish make sure you visit the picturesque St Nicholas Church.

Find out more about the villages here.

Stanton St Bernard2026-06-26T15:27:58+01:00

Stanton St Bernard is a small village at the foot of the Pewsey Downs, with excellent views of Alton White Horse, and on the edge of the Kennet & Avon Canal.  It has a primary school and Church.

Find out about Stanton St Bernard’s history here

The Altons2026-06-26T15:26:30+01:00

There are two villages – Alton Barnes and Alton Priors, both set not far from the Kennet & Avon Canal and at the foot of the Pewsey Downs.

There is a St Mary’s Church in Alton Barnes, All Saints’ Church in Alton Priors and a village hall in Alton Barnes.

The Manningfords2026-06-26T15:05:28+01:00

There are three Manningford villages – Manningford Bohune, Manningford Abbots and Manningford Bruce.

Manningford Abbots

The name refers to the ownership of the village by the Abbot of Hyde Abbey in Winchester, who also held the chapelry at Alton Priors.  After the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1547, it went to the Seymour Family (see Wolfhall).

Manningford Bohune

This village’s name is from Humphrey de Bohun from the 12th century, related to the Earls of Hereford.

Manningford Bruce

This village was held by Grimbald the Goldsmith in 1086 and named after the Norman William de Breuse in 1275.  There is the site of a Roman villa close to the Church.

 

Find out more about the history of The Manningfords here

Wilcot2026-06-26T15:22:22+01:00

This quintessentially English village has a pub, a village green, a cricket pitch and village hall. The Kennet & Avon Canal runs through its centre, located just a few miles north west of Pewsey.

Find out about Wilcot’s history here

Wilton2026-06-26T14:57:42+01:00

The very pretty village of Wilton has a duck pond, The Swan Inn and is home to Wilton Windmill.  It is also the site of Wilton Water, which is the reservoir for the Kennet & Avon Canal, located close by.  The Cattle Shed offers independent shops and a cafe.

Find out more about Wilton’s history here

Find out more about Wilton Windmill’s history here

Woodborough2026-06-26T15:03:38+01:00

This pretty village is just west of Pewsey and is in the heart of the Vale.  It is close to the Kennet & Avon Canal and has a wonderful walk up to Woodborough Hill.

There is a Church, primary school and Social Club and at Woodborough Yard, you can find some lovely independent shops and places to eat.

Find out more about Woodborough’s history here

Wootton Rivers2026-06-26T15:25:06+01:00

This pretty village is close to Martinsell Hill and has the Kennet & Avon Canal running through the middle of it.  It has a Church which has an unusual steeple and Jack Spratt’s clock, The Royal Oak pub and a village hall.

Find out about Wootton Rivers’ history here

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