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 miles37.2 km
- Eastleigh 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Eastleigh Town 21.7 miles35 km
- Winchester 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Salisbury 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Andover 8.1 miles13 km
- Trowbridge 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Totton 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Totton and Eling 21.3 miles34.4 km
- Newbury 20.4 miles32.9 km
- Thatcham 22.3 miles35.8 km
- Melksham 23.1 miles37.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Cholderton Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Tidworth Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Tidworth North & West Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Quarley Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Bellinger Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Amport Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Perham Down Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Tidworth East & Ludgershall South Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Newton Tony Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Bulford Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Kimpton Parish 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Palestine Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Shipton Bellinger
SP9 7UH, SP9 7UT, SP9 7TQ, SP9 7TD, SP9 7TL, SP9 7YD, SP9 7UL, SP9 7UE, SP9 7TT … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 22.4 miles36 km
- Bournemouth Airport 30.4 miles48.9 km
- Grateley Railway Station 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Andover Railway Station 7.8 miles12.5 km
Hotels near Shipton Bellinger Ad
- The George Hotel, Amesbury, Wiltshire 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Holiday Inn Salisbury - Stonehenge 4 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Gray Manor Hotel 3 1.1 miles1.8 km
- The Greyhound on the Test Hotel 4 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Fairlawn House 5.3 miles8.5 km
- The Star and Garter 4 8.3 miles13.4 km
- The Stones Hotel 4 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Best Western Andover 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Antrobus Hotel 3 5.4 miles8.7 km
Schools in Shipton Bellinger
- Shipton Bellinger Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Durrington Walls Archaeological site 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Ramridge House Estate 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Amesbury Abbey Historic site 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Stonehenge Archaeological site 7 miles11.2 km
- Norman Court Estate 10 miles16 km
- Wolf Hall Historic site 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Savernake Forest Forest 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Salisbury Racecourse Recreation 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Silbury Hill Archaeological site 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Hursley Park Estate 16.8 miles27 km
- Broadlands Country house 17 miles27.4 km
- Avebury Stones Archaeological site 17.3 miles27.8 km