English Heritage sites near Shrivenham Parish

Wayland's Smithy

WAYLAND'S SMITHY

4 miles from Shrivenham Parish

A fine and atmospheric Neolithic chambered long barrow 2km (11/4 miles) along the Ridgeway from the Uffington White Horse: it was once believed to be the habitation of the Saxon smith-god Wayland.

Uffington Castle - White Horse and Dragon Hill

UFFINGTON CASTLE - WHITE HORSE AND DRAGON HILL

4 miles from Shrivenham Parish

Three atmospheric sites lie along the Ridgeway. Uffington 'Castle' is a large Iron Age hillfort, Dragon Hill a natural mound associated in legend with St George.

Avebury

AVEBURY

15 miles from Shrivenham Parish

With its huge circular bank and ditch and inner circle of great standing stones, covering an area of over 28 acres, Avebury forms one of the most impressive prehistoric sites in Britain.

Windmill Hill, Avebury

WINDMILL HILL, AVEBURY

15 miles from Shrivenham Parish

Classic Neolithic causewayed enclosure, with three concentric but intermittent ditches. Large quantities of animal bones found here indicate feasting, animal trading or rituals, or perhaps all three.

Alexander Keiller Museum, Avebury

ALEXANDER KEILLER MUSEUM, AVEBURY

15 miles from Shrivenham Parish

The Stables Gallery houses one of the most important prehistoric archaeological collections in Britain, including many artefacts from the World Heritage Sites. Find out about Avebury stone circle.

Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote

MINSTER LOVELL HALL AND DOVECOTE

15 miles from Shrivenham Parish

The extensive and picturesque ruins of a 15th century riverside manor house, including a fine hall, south-west tower, and complete dovecote nearby. The home of Richard III's henchman Lord Lovell.


Churches in Shrivenham Parish

Shrivenham: St Andrew

Church Walk Shrivenham Swindon
(01793) 783519
http://www.shrivenhamandashbury.co.uk

St. Andrew's is the largest church within both the parish of Shrivenham with Watchfield & Bourton, and the Shrivenham & Ashbury Benefice.

The Ministry Team consists of the Vicar, Rev'd Norma Fergusson, who lives in Shrivenham and a House for Duty Priest/Associate Vicar (currently vacant) who lives in Ashbury, a Licensed Lay Minister, retired clergy, and an Authorised Minister. There are other lay members who help lead Family Worship and Morning Prayer.

Please visit our Benefice website or Facebook page for up to date information on services and events, including livestreamed Sunday and midweek services. We post a weekly sermon on our YouTube channel. 


Pubs in Shrivenham Parish

Barrington Arms

25 High St, Shrivenham, SN6 8AN
(01793) 784692
thebarringtonarmshotel.com/

This large two-bar pub with friendly bar staff, offers a changing range of beers and freshly prepared food from local producers cooked to order at realistic prices. Currently closed for refurb, scheduled to reopen on 11/01/23 - check with p...
Crown

11 High St, Shrivenham, SN6 8AN
(01793) 784584
thecrownshrivenham.co.uk/

For a number of years run as the Blue Strawberry restaurant, The Crown reopened as a pub, and a free house at that. The pub is divided into a pair of drinking areas and boasts a splendid fire. In summer, they are open on Sundays for pizza f...
Fat Dog

Station Rd, Shrivenham, SN6 8JL

Formerly known as Victoria Inn. Large, friendly pub adjacent to former Great Western railway station, comprising a sizeable bar, plus a games room. Recently refurbished, with an emphasis on good food.
Prince of Wales

14 High St, Shrivenham, SN6 8AF
(01793) 782268
powshrivenham.com/

Family-friendly Grade II listed, 17th-century, stone coaching inn with a cosy atmosphere offering good home-cooked food including Sunday roasts. The multi-level bar pub is dominated by large fire place and central pillar. There is a separat...
Shrivenham Park Golf Club