Villages · South East England
Porton
In or near Salisbury.
Porton — a village in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury · 8.3 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Porton is a village located in South-East England. It is characterised by its rural setting and local community. The village offers a glimpse into traditional English village life, with residential areas and surrounding countryside. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere typical of rural villages in this region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1284, -1.7323
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Idmiston
- Postcode
- SP4 0NE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury — 8.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640011 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
All Saints Church, Idmiston
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Two Bowle Monuments In Churchyard, 2 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of All Saints
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Idmiston Manor
Stately homes · 1.2 km
Idmiston
Villages · 1.3 km
Bridge At Hale Farm
Historic bridges · 1.5 km
Winterbourne Gunner
Villages · 1.6 km
Winterbourne Dauntsey
Villages · 2.2 km
Queen Manor
Manor houses · 2.3 km
Manor House
Historic houses · 2.3 km
Battery Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.5 km
Porton Down
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
Battery Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
All Saints Church, Idmiston
All Saints Church, Idmiston — church in Idmiston, UK.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Two Bowle Monuments In Churchyard, 2 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of All Saints
Two Bowle Monuments In Churchyard, 2 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of All Saints — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 5Stately homes · South East England
Idmiston Manor
Idmiston Manor — manor house in Idmiston, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5📷 5Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge At Hale Farm
Bridge At Hale Farm — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Villages · South East England
Winterbourne Gunner
Winterbourne Gunner — a village in england south east.
Where to eat & stay near Porton
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · South East England
Fairlawn House
Fairlawn House — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Hostels · South East England
Cholderton Youth Hostel
Cholderton Youth Hostel — a hostel in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
White Hill Farm Caravan Park
White Hill Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Camping & Caravan Club Salisbury
Camping & Caravan Club Salisbury — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Salisbury Hillside Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
Salisbury Hillside Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Malet Arms
Malet Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Greyhound Tavern
The Greyhound Tavern in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Restaurants · South East England
The Old Castle
The Old Castle — a restaurant in england south east. Cuisine: american. Brand: Harvester.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Royal George
The Royal George in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
George and Dragon
George and Dragon in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Porton?
- Porton is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP4 0NE), in the parish of Idmiston.
- What is Porton?
- Porton — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Porton?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP4 0NE.
- Is Porton a protected site?
- Yes — Porton is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Porton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SP4 0NE. It sits within the Salisbury parliamentary constituency.