Museums · South East England
River Bourne, Wiltshire
In or near Salisbury.
The River Bourne is a river in the English county of Wiltshire, a tributary of the Salisbury Avon. It flows in a generally southerly direction for about 48 km (30 miles). In its upper reaches the rive
Mike Faherty — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury · 1.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit River Bourne in Wiltshire, the nearest railway station is Salisbury, which is 1.5 km away. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users. The postcode for sat-nav is SP1 2HW.
About
The River Bourne is a river in the English county of Wiltshire, a tributary of the Salisbury Avon. It flows in a generally southerly direction for about 48 km (30 miles). In its upper reaches the river is a winterbourne, often dry in summer. The Bourne's source is at the eastern end of the Vale of Pewsey, just south of the village of Burbage. The river cuts through the chalk escarpment at Collingbourne Kingston, to flow south across Salisbury Plain through the town of Tidworth and the village of Shipton Bellinger. As it continues south, the river passes the Bourne Valley villages: Cholderton, Newton Tony, Allington, Boscombe, Idmiston, Porton, Gomeldon, Winterbourne Gunner, Winterbourne Dauntsey, Winterbourne Earls and Hurdcott. After passing Ford and Laverstock, the Bourne joins the Avon in the eastern outskirts of Salisbury.
Photo gallery
Summary from the official site
The River Bourne in Wiltshire is associated with artist Graham Oliver, who creates pastel artworks on sandpaper. Visitors can explore his unique painting techniques and the artistic process involved in his work.
Read more on the official property page.
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
The River Bourne is a river in the English county of Wiltshire, a tributary of the Salisbury Avon. It flows in a generally southerly direction for about 48 km (30 miles). In its upper reaches the river is a winterbourne, often dry in summer. The Bourne's source is at the eastern end of the Vale of Pewsey, just south of the village of Burbage. The river cuts through the chalk escarpment at Collingbourne Kingston, to flow south across Salisbury Plain through the town of Tidworth and the village of Shipton Bellinger. As it continues south, the river passes the Bourne Valley villages: Cholderton, Newton Tony, Allington, Boscombe, Idmiston, Porton, Gomeldon, Winterbourne Gunner, Winterbourne Dauntsey, Winterbourne Earls and Hurdcott. After passing Ford and Laverstock, the Bourne joins the Avon in the eastern outskirts of Salisbury.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.0622, -1.7894
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Salisbury
- Postcode
- SP1 2HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury — 1.5 km
- Official site
- www.grahamolivergallery.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: River Bourne, Wiltshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is River Bourne, Wiltshire?
- River Bourne, Wiltshire is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP1 2HW), in the parish of Salisbury.
- What is River Bourne, Wiltshire?
- The River Bourne is a river in the English county of Wiltshire, a tributary of the Salisbury Avon. It flows in a generally southerly direction for about 48 km (30 miles). In its upper reaches the rive
- How do I get to River Bourne, Wiltshire?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP1 2HW.
- Is River Bourne, Wiltshire a protected site?
- Yes — River Bourne, Wiltshire is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to River Bourne, Wiltshire?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP1 2HW.