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Downton

Downton
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Downton is a large ancient Wiltshire village situated 6 miles south of Salisbury, and just outside the New Forest National Park. With a thriving community, schools, shops, pubs, a village hall and recreation area, it is the ideal place to visit in Wiltshire. There are also over 20 clubs or societies and a popular village band. Every year the Cuckoo Fair attracts around 20,000 visitors to over 250 craft and other stalls, plus live music, dance, and other entertainments. The village is also well known for its fishing, its award winning local brewery and as a centre for exploring the River Avon and New Forest.

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South of Salisbury on B3080 off A338

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