Thatched cottages in Sherrington

Key facts

OS grid ref: ST959391
Postcode: BA12
Post town:  Warminster
What3words: ///sitting.novel.anchorman
Unitary Authority:  Wiltshire
Parliamentary Constituency: South West Wiltshire

Sherrington

Sherrington, at the bottom of a valley and near the edge of Salisbury Plain, captures the very essence of a traditional Wiltshire village. It’s set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (National Landscape) with winding lanes that bring you to thatched cottages overlooking the village mill pond – a tableau from a time gone by.

That said the village is only nine miles from Warminster, a drive of less than 20 minutes, where there’s a train station. Salisbury is only 35 minutes away, with its shops, restaurants, bars, heritage, culture and amenities. The train from here to Waterloo takes less than 90 minutes.

Sherrington is home to a part of Great Ridge Wood, formerly Chicklade Wood, one of the largest woodlands in the county. The section that sits in Sherrington is called Snailcreep Hanging. The unusual name is used by Thomas Hardy in Under the Greenwood Tree, but probably dates to the Middle Ages. It’s also now the name of a local ale by Stone Daisy Brewery, so keep an eye out for it.

History

Sherrington has the remains of a motte-and-bailey castle dating back to the late 11th Century.

The church, which is featured on the walk on this page, dates back to the 13th Century and is dedicated to Cosmas and Damian, two saints of the Middle East, acknowledged as the guardian spirits of healing and safe travelling.

Walking and cycling

The walking around Sherrington, in the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (National Landscape), is stunning. If you’d like to explore the area on foot then combine a walk with some history of the village with this trail from AA Rated Trips.

Explore our
Patch

It’s safe to say that we live in one of most beautiful places in the British Isles, with everything from the culture and heritage of a city and the buzz of a market town, right down to the quietest rural villages. Each area has its own unique charm, so explore our patch to uncover where is perfect for you.