Tidworth & Bulford 10


place in Tidworth. Although Tidworth may be considered isolated, there are good rail services to London and other main cities from Andover and Salisbury. The new motorways have shortened road journeys to the North and East very considerably. Bus services provide very fair communications locally, details of which are provided elsewhere in this Guide.


The villages of Ludgershall, Weyhill, Shipton Bellinger and Bulford are close to Tidworth and offer a variety of Public Houses, Churches, Garages, as well as various Youth and other activities.


Andover, Amesbury and Salisbury are slightly further away, but offer Nightclubs and various other entertainments, including weekly markets, a Cathedral, and Arts venues.


Stonehenge


Stonehenge, less than 15 miles from Tidworth, is a recognised World Heritage Site. The only stone circle to have dressed stones and lintels, it was originally built at the same time as the other stone circles (Avebury being the nearest and one of the biggest) of rough stones. Unlike the others, though, Stonehenge seems to have undergone more than one change in its long period of use. It appears to have reached its current state somewhere around 1600 to 1200 BC. It is also surrounded by other monuments, including many burial mounds of various types.


It is situated just off the A303 to the west of Amesbury, and is open daily, except Christmas Eve to Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Contact 01980 624715


Woodhenge


Discovered through aerial photography in 1925, Woodhenge has been overshadowed by its larger neighbour. Very little is known about this monument. It is open to the public all year round, and can be found half a mile north of Amesbury, just off the A345.


Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm Park Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm Park and Rabbit World, Amesbury Road, Cholderton, Salisbury, Wilts, SP4 0EW, just off the A303, between Tidworth and Salisbury.


Much to do and see for all the family. Open every day from Easter to the end of the Autumn Half Term, from 1000-1800 hrs.


For further details, contact: 01980 629438 Sporting & Leisure Facilities


Tidworth Oval – Garrison Athletics area with grandstand and Hockey, Cricket Pitches and an all weather pitch nearby.


High Post Golf Club – take the turning opposite the High Post Petrol Station to the Clubhouse.


Tidworth Garrison Golf Club. Full details as to membership, green fees etc can be obtained from the Sec/Manager by telephoning


01980 842301.


Sports grounds in the Garrison: Soccer, Rugby, Cricket and Hockey Pitches, Squash Courts and Tennis Courts (organised by the unit in whose Barracks the court is situated).


Swimming Pool at Tidworth Leisure Centre.


Circuit Fitness Training at TLC. (Tidworth) No2 Gymnasium, Rawlinson Road, Bulford


01980 672217


Game Shooting. Bulford and Tidworth Garrison Shoot. Hon Sec, Maj M A Poffley MBE on 01264 382608.


87


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60  |  Page 61  |  Page 62  |  Page 63  |  Page 64  |  Page 65  |  Page 66  |  Page 67  |  Page 68  |  Page 69  |  Page 70  |  Page 71  |  Page 72  |  Page 73  |  Page 74  |  Page 75  |  Page 76  |  Page 77  |  Page 78  |  Page 79  |  Page 80  |  Page 81  |  Page 82  |  Page 83  |  Page 84  |  Page 85  |  Page 86  |  Page 87  |  Page 88  |  Page 89  |  Page 90  |  Page 91  |  Page 92  |  Page 93  |  Page 94  |  Page 95  |  Page 96  |  Page 97  |  Page 98  |  Page 99  |  Page 100  |  Page 101  |  Page 102  |  Page 103  |  Page 104  |  Page 105  |  Page 106  |  Page 107  |  Page 108  |  Page 109  |  Page 110  |  Page 111  |  Page 112  |  Page 113  |  Page 114  |  Page 115  |  Page 116