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.  

26 January 2012
CALLING ALL YOUNG MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY................................................
Taekwon-Do Martial Arts Training
There is an opportunity to run Taekwon-Do Martial Arts Training in the Village Hall if sufficient young people are interested. We plan to run a demonstration evening in the very near future. Starting age 6 years old. The first two sessions will be free to allow you to  see if it is for you. All equipment is provided. Parents are welcome to attend. If you are interested please ring Roger Stockton on 780346.

13 January 2012
UPDATE ON FUTURE PLANS FOR THE VILLAGE HALL
See Bishopstone Village Hall - Refurbishment Project for news about the car park and other matters.

12 January 2012
The draft minutes of the Parish Council meeting on 5th January 2012 are now available.  See Parish Council - Minutes of Meetings.
8 December 2011
See Salisbury Journal report on Village Hall re-opening. 
http://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/9402614.Celebrations_as_Bishopstone_hall_opens/

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.