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Oare

Built-up area in Wiltshire, England

Coordinates:51.366, -1.776
OS grid ref:SU 15 63
Population:266
Dialling code: 01672 (Marlborough)

Oare is a small rural village in Wiltshire, in south‑west England, tucked into typical rolling chalk downland and agricultural countryside. Its narrow lanes, hedged fields and scattered farmsteads give it a quiet, pastoral character and make it popular with walkers and people seeking a countryside base.

The settlement has long agricultural roots and retains historic features such as an old parish church and traditional cottages, reflecting centuries of local farming life. Today the economy is largely rural with some residents commuting to nearby towns; socially it remains a close‑knit community where village events and the church often act as the focus.

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Transport links

  • Airport Southampton Airport 34 miles54.7 km
  • Airport Bournemouth Airport 40.6 miles65.3 km
  • Railway station Pewsey Railway Station 1.7 miles2.7 km
  • Railway station Bedwyn Railway Station 7.7 miles12.4 km

Local points of interest

  • Savernake Forest Forest 4.2 miles6.7 km
  • Silbury Hill Archaeological site 4.9 miles7.9 km
  • Wolf Hall Historic site 5.3 miles8.5 km
  • Avebury Stones Archaeological site 5.5 miles8.8 km
  • Burderop Park Estate 10.4 miles16.8 km
  • Burderop Wood Forest 11.6 miles18.7 km
  • Durrington Walls Archaeological site 12.6 miles20.3 km
  • Stonehenge Archaeological site 13.1 miles21.1 km
  • Loxwell Abbey Historic site 13.4 miles21.5 km
  • Amesbury Abbey Historic site 13.4 miles21.6 km
  • County Ground Stadium 13.7 miles22.1 km
  • Ramridge House Estate 14.2 miles22.9 km

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