Towns & cities · South West England
Codford
Codford — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Codford is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 821 people. Address: BA12. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England". Coordinates: 51.1566°, -2.0443°.
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Official information
Codford is a parish community focused on serving the interests of its residents and visitors. The Parish Council manages local facilities, services, and community development initiatives, fostering a welcoming environment. Visitors can engage with ongoing projects and community activities through the council's resources.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Codford is a civil parish south of Salisbury Plain in the Wylye Valley in Wiltshire, England. Its settlements are the adjacent villages of Codford St Peter and Codford St Mary, which lie some 7 miles (11 km) southeast of Warminster. The two villages are on the A36 road between Salisbury and Warminster. The A36 previously ran along the whole length of the High Street, but a bypass which was built in the 1990s removed the through traffic. The Chitterne Brook flows north–south through the parish, then turns southeast to flow through Codford St Mary before joining the Wylye.
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Background
History
A possible neolithic hillfort or enclosure, Codford Circle, stands at the summit of Codford Hill to the northeast of the villages. In the far north of the parish is Aston Valley Barrow Cemetery, a group of Bronze Age barrows. Anglo-Saxon records show that in the year 906 the area was known as 'Codan Ford' probably meaning 'the ford of Coda' (a man's name). The river which is forded is called the Wylye, which may mean winding, treacherous or tricky stream. The 11th-century Domesday survey records Codford as having 28 households, with a value of £16 10s (among three landlords), placing it among the larger settlements of the time. The Salisbury branch line of the Great Western Railway was…
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- Coordinates
- 51.1566, -2.0443
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Codford
- Postcode
- BA12
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Wiltshire
- Population
- 821
- Official site
- codfordpc.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1926229 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Codford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Army Camp Codford.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Woolstore Theatre
Open-air theatres · 0.3 km
Woolstore Theatre
Theatres · 0.3 km
Codford Saint Mary
Villages · 0.4 km
Bridge Over River Wylye
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Codford Saint Peter
Villages · 0.7 km
Ashton Gifford House
Historic houses · 1.0 km
Greenways School
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km
Church of St Cosmas and St Damian
Historic churches · 1.1 km
Sherrington Castle mound
Literary houses · 1.1 km
Sherrington
Castles · 1.2 km
Stockton House
Historic houses · 1.2 km
Codford Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Codford is a village in South East England with a population of 821. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 821
- Constituency
- South West Wiltshire
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Things to see in Codford
29 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Codford →
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Ashton Gifford House
Ashton Gifford House — Codford, Wiltshire, England, UK.
Flagship📷 5Stately homes · South West England
Boyton Manor
Boyton Manor — Grade I listed manor house in Boyton, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Church of St Margaret
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📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary — church in Boyton, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 4Hill forts · South West England
Codford Circle
Codford Circle — neolithic hill top enclosure or possible hillfort in Wiltshire, England, UK.
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📷 5Stately homes · South West England
Little Manor
Little Manor — manor house in Boyton, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Quebec House
Quebec House — house in Heytesbury, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Theatres · South West England
Woolstore Theatre
Woolstore Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Lock up 20m south of Little London Cottage in the High Street
Lock up 20m south of Little London Cottage in the High Street — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Heytesbury
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📷 5Historic churches · South West England
St Augustine's church, Upton Lovell
St Augustine's church, Upton Lovell — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Cosmas and St Damian
Church of St Cosmas and St Damian — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Over River Wylye
Bridge Over River Wylye — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Corton War Memorial
Corton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Heytesbury War Memorial
Heytesbury War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Unidentified Monument In The Churchyard About 3 1/2 Metres South Of Chancel Of Church Of St Peter And St Paul
Unidentified Monument In The Churchyard About 3 1/2 Metres South Of Chancel Of Church Of St Peter And St Paul — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
Greenways School
Greenways School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Sherrington
Sherrington — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Open-air theatres · South West England
Woolstore Theatre
Woolstore Theatre — a open-air theatre in england south east.
📷 5Literary houses · South West England
Sherrington Castle mound
Sherrington Castle mound — a literary house museum in england south east.
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📷 5📷 5Villages · South West England
Codford Saint Peter
Codford Saint Peter — a village in england south east.
📷 5Villages · South West England
Codford Saint Mary
Codford Saint Mary — a village in england south east.
Nearby
📷 5Open-air theatres · South West England
Woolstore Theatre
Woolstore Theatre — a open-air theatre in england south east.
📷 5Theatres · South West England
Woolstore Theatre
Woolstore Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Villages · South West England
Codford Saint Mary
Codford Saint Mary — a village in england south east.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Over River Wylye
Bridge Over River Wylye — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Villages · South West England
Codford Saint Peter
Codford Saint Peter — a village in england south east.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Ashton Gifford House
Ashton Gifford House — Codford, Wiltshire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Codford
Places to stay
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Marshwood Farm Camping
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📷 5Hotels · South West England
The Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Bath Arms
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The Bell And Crown Public House
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The Benett Arms
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📷 6Restaurants · South West England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Codford?
- Codford is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA12), in the parish of Codford.
- What is Codford?
- Codford — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England.
- How do I get to Codford?
- Drivers can use postcode BA12.
- Is Codford a protected site?
- Yes — Codford is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Codford free to visit?
- Yes, Codford is free to enter.
- How do I get to Codford?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BA12. It sits within the South West Wiltshire parliamentary constituency.