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Gazetteer of South Wiltshire Villages
Alderbury
Just out Salisbury, Alderbury has a range of pubs for visitors such as the Three Crowns Inn. Alderbury House, a late 18th century residence which is said to have been built of materials from the bell tower of Salisbury Cathedral after it had been pulled down in 1789 is unfortunately closed to the public but its exterior can be admired.
Barford St. Martin
Lying six miles west of Salisbury on the river Nadder, Barford St Martin is a great place to visit with Salisbury, Stonehenge and the rest of Wiltshire all within a short distance. Enjoy a great pub lunch at The Barford Inn during your visit.
Chilmark
Well known for its stone, of which it has provided building material for Salisbury and Chichester Cathedral as well as Wilton House. The village is set on a gentle slope with beautiful buildings surrounding the area.
Durrington
Large village within short distance of both Stonehenge and Woodhenge also surrounded by the Neolithic monument Durrington Walls built around 2500 BC. At 500m in diameter it is the largest henge in Britain, and recent evidence suggests that it was a complementary monument to Stonehenge
Fonthill Bishop
Fonthill Abbey, originally built in the early 17th Century now lies as a ruin. This is also the film location for the award winning film Chocolat (2000) where the river scenes were shot on Fonthill Lake.
Great Wishford
Lying near the river Wylye, Great Wishford is steeped in history with the old village fire engine from the 16th Century being kept at St Giles church.
Hindon
Medieval based small Georgian village full of character and charm and well worth a visit, with little imagination you could almost have traveled centuries back in time.
Nomansland
The only part of the New Forest National Park to be officially in Wiltshire, Nomansland is picturesque and peaceful and being in the New Forest has roaming ponies and wildlife surrounding the roads and houses.
Shrewton
Located near Stonehenge, Shrewton has become a large village with public houses and local shops making it an attractive stop for visitors.
Steeple Langford
Located in the Wylye valley, the village boasts a historic Norman church containing a Purbeck marble Norman font and a 'squint' aperture in the wall as its main attraction. The picturesque Langford lakes Nature Reserve is on the outskirts of the village.
Teffont Magna and Evias
Teffont is one of the most beautiful villages in the Nadder valley with thatched cottages clustering around the charming medieval Church of St Edward.
The Winterslows
Lying just outside Salisbury, The Winterslow's act as a peaceful place to stay whilst you visit the surrounding delights in South Wiltshire. Ideal for walking the Clarendon Way between Winchester and Salisbury.
Whiteparish
A largely wooded parish just on the edge of the New Forest. The Village also boasts a choice of public houses and guest houses to suit the needs of visitors to the area.
Winterbourne Stoke
Just one mile west of Stonehenge with a collection of stone cottages along winding lanes accompanied by its beautiful flint and stone facade that fronts the village manor house.
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