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The delightful Manningfords comprise of the three beautiful villages and communities of Manningford Bruce, Manningford Abbots and Manningford Bohune.
Situated in the Vale of Pewsey and flanked by the vast area of Salisbury Plain at the very heart of the Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Home to a number of unique heritage properties many of them thatched and a very special church. St Peter’s dates back to the 11th century and the original wooden door and huge metal key is still in daily use and has regular services. The church has many historical features and sits amidst a small and very tranquil cemetery.
The original Village Hall situated in Manningford Bruce but serving all the Manningfords was fully modernised in 2001 and stands at the heart of the village opposite the community green. A tireless committee run a year round schedule of well attended events catering for all the ages and interests ensuring its at the centre of village life. This light, airy and well equipped hall is also available for private hire.
Outside the converted old red phone box houses a great swap shop for books and DVDs.
There are many beautiful walks and the villages make up part of The White Horse way, a circular walking route that provides views of the eight white horses cut into the turf of the chalk on the hillsides of Wiltshire. The Kennet and Avon canal also winds its way through the village and is home to an abundance of wildlife and many pretty painted barges. The definitive map showing all rights of way can be viewed here.
The ancient Swanborough Tump can also be visited and the details of its historical significance can be found here.
A number of diverse businesses can also be found here. There is trout farm, a salad producer, an oriental antiques barn, a thatcher, an upholster, an artist and many more.
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MANNINGFORD TROUT FISHERY
Fed by the pristine waters of the Hampshire Avon, Manningford is one of Wiltshires best known fisheries. Consists of 4.5 acre Manor lake and 1.3 acre Squires lake and smaller “catch and release” lake. All contain a good head of Brown and Rainbow Trout. Open all year round for fishing and private events.
INDIGO ASIAN ANTIQUES & INTERIORS
An inspired collection of antique, vintage and reproduction furniture.Collectables, mirrors and architectural pieces from India, China, Japan & Tibet.Furniture is restored in Wiltshire workshop, established in 1979. Visit in store or online.
STEVE’S LEAVES
Dr Rothwell, an agricultural scientist, is in charge of the two farms at Woodborough where salad leaves are grown on the Pewsey Vale’s rich sandy soil. He said it was important to ensure the leaves had reached their full, sweet, juicy flavour – just like freshly picked peas before they were harvested.
THE SWANBOROUGH TUMP
Since 1979 the site has been marked by a stone erected by a former Chairman of the Parish Council, Mrs. Kathleen Hoare, who was then living at Frith Copse. A more impressive monument, in the form of a Sarsen stone from Mullins Farm, Manningford Bohune, has now been kindly presented by Vitacress Salads Ltd and handsome donations from two local residents have enabled the Sarsen stone to be erected, the earlier memorial stone is to have an additional inscription recording the visit of Alfred the Great in the year 871 when he succeeded his father and 3 elder brothers as king, and the setting is to be improved. Click for more information.
Fresh air and muddy boots make everything better
