This website has been created for two reasons:  To provide information on our village for those unlucky enough not to live here and as a portal of information for residents.  Please feel free to browse around and if you want to, please leave comments on our village Blog.

Situated in the beautiful River Ebble (or Chalke) Valley, 5 miles south-west of the City of Salisbury in Wiltshire, the village of Bishopstone can date its history back to the 12th century when it is first recorded as the parish of Bissopeston in 1166.  The church of St John the Baptist was built at about this time.

Bishopstone actually consists of 6 Hamlets: Croucheston, Faulston, Netton, Flamstone, Throope and Bishopstone. See the village History pages for more details.

The babbling River Ebble runs through the village, dividing into smaller streams through lakes, around islands and through old mills before becoming one entity again as it leaves the village.

Bishopstone has an active, eclectic and vibrant population that hosts many activities all year round.  Take a look at the Village and Village Hall calendars on this website and do join us.  You will always receive a warm welcome.

The countryside around Bishopstone is criss-crossed by many footpaths and bridleways that provide a variety of ways to explore the area and stunning views of the valley.  For those active enough to reach the hill tops, the spire of Salisbury Cathedral can be seen and you can walk on the Roman Road from London to Exeter.  

Wildflower Walk at Throope Manor Farm
There will be a wildflower walk on the Throope Manor Farm SSSI' s on Thursday 28th June starting from Throope Manor at 10.30 am. All are welcome. Stout footwear and possibly a walking stick are advisable as the terrain is quite steep in places. Please email head@throope.co.uk or telephone 01722 718318 if you would like to come.

Parish Council
The draft minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council on Thursday 10th May are now available on the Parish Council - Minutes of Meetings page.

Stratford Tony Church - Advance Notice
We hope to have an exhibition of photos in the church in September. The idea is to record what you did during the Jubilee weekend. To make this exhibition a success we need your help, so please start thinking ahead! There will be a competition for children’s photos.
More details will be published later or contact Heather Adeley 01722 718463.

TAEKWON-DO COMES TO BISHOPSTONE

Sessions from 27 April at 6.00pm in the Village Hall. See under Clubs and Organisations - Taekwon-do.

Here is an overview of village events.  See the Bishopstone Village Hall page for more details or the individual club pages. If you want your event in Bishopstone or Stratford Tony to be included in the calendar please contact Mike Ash at bishopstoneclerk@btinternet.com.