Shipton Bellinger
Built-up area in Test Valley, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.207, -1.671 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 23 45 |
| Dialling code: | 01980 (Amesbury) |
Shipton Bellinger is a compact village in Test Valley, Hampshire, England, set on the A338 between Salisbury and Andover close to the Wiltshire border and on the edge of Salisbury Plain. The surrounding chalk downland and farmland give it a distinctly rural character while its road links make nearby towns easily accessible.
Historically the name reflects a sheep‑farming origin combined with the medieval Bellinger family, and today the local economy blends agriculture with services for military families from nearby garrisons such as Tidworth and modest commuter activity. Village life revolves around a parish hall, local clubs and occasional fêtes, so despite its quiet setting it retains a strong community spirit.
Postcode districts covering Shipton Bellinger
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 23.1 miles
- Eastleigh 21.6 miles
- Eastleigh Town 21.7 miles
- Winchester 18.1 miles
- Salisbury 10.7 miles
- Andover 8.1 miles
- Trowbridge 24.4 miles
- Totton 21.1 miles
- Totton and Eling 21.3 miles
- Newbury 20.4 miles
- Thatcham 22.3 miles
- Melksham 23.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Cholderton Parish 1.9 miles
- Tidworth Built-up area 2 miles
- Tidworth North & West Ward 2.2 miles
- Quarley Parish 2.3 miles
- Bellinger Ward 2.5 miles
- Amport Parish 2.7 miles
- Perham Down Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Tidworth East & Ludgershall South Ward 2.8 miles
- Newton Tony Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Bulford Parish 3.2 miles
- Kimpton Parish 3.3 miles
- Palestine Built-up area 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Shipton Bellinger
SP9 7UE, SP9 7UW, SP9 7TZ, SP9 7UR, SP9 7TF, SP9 7YF, SP9 7UL, SP9 7YG, SP9 7US … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 22.4 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 30.4 miles
- Grateley Railway Station 3.4 miles
- Andover Railway Station 7.8 miles
Hotels near Shipton Bellinger Ad
- The George Hotel, Amesbury, Wiltshire 5.3 miles
- Holiday Inn Salisbury - Stonehenge 4 4.3 miles
- Gray Manor Hotel 3 1.1 miles
- Fairlawn House 5.3 miles
- The Greyhound on the Test Hotel 4 9.9 miles
- The Star and Garter 4 8.3 miles
- The Stones Hotel 4 7.4 miles
- Antrobus Hotel 3 5.4 miles
- Best Western Andover 3 8.9 miles
Schools in Shipton Bellinger
- Shipton Bellinger Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Durrington Walls Archaeological site 5.1 miles
- Ramridge House Estate 5.3 miles
- Amesbury Abbey Historic site 5.4 miles
- Stonehenge Archaeological site 7 miles
- Norman Court Estate 10 miles
- Wolf Hall Historic site 10.3 miles
- Savernake Forest Forest 12.2 miles
- Salisbury Racecourse Recreation 13.2 miles
- Silbury Hill Archaeological site 16.5 miles
- Hursley Park Estate 16.8 miles
- Broadlands Country house 17 miles
- Avebury Stones Archaeological site 17.3 miles