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Nestled beneath the iconic Westbury White Horse, Westbury is a thriving market town offering an excellent balance of historic character, modern amenities and superb transport connections. Surrounded by beautiful Wiltshire countryside, the town provides a welcoming community atmosphere while remaining well connected to Bath, Bristol, Salisbury and London.

With a wide range of local shops, excellent schools and a variety of leisure facilities, Westbury is a popular choice for first-time buyers, growing families, commuters and retirees alike.

Westbury at a Glance

• 🏇 Home to the iconic Westbury White Horse
• 🚆 Major rail hub with direct services to London, Bath, Bristol, Salisbury and Exeter
• 🏫 Well-regarded primary and secondary schools
• 🛍 Independent shops, supermarkets, cafés and restaurants
• 🌳 White Horse Country Park and surrounding countryside
• 🚗 Excellent access to the A350, A36 and nearby A303

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Why Choose Westbury?

Westbury offers an excellent quality of life, combining the convenience of a well-connected market town with the beauty of the surrounding Wiltshire countryside. Its excellent transport links, wide variety of homes, good schools and iconic White Horse continue to make it a popular choice for buyers from across the region.

Whether you're searching for a family home, a character property or an investment opportunity, Westbury has something to offer everyone.

The town is particularly appealing to commuters, while its beautiful countryside, community atmosphere and wide selection of property make it equally attractive to families, first-time buyers and retirees.

Property in Westbury

Westbury offers an excellent choice of properties, from charming period cottages and Victorian terraces to modern family homes, contemporary developments and bungalows. The town caters for a wide range of buyers and budgets, making it one of the area's most accessible and desirable places to live.

Whether you're looking for your first home, a spacious family property or a peaceful retirement home, Westbury has something to suit every lifestyle.

Transport Links

Westbury enjoys some of the best transport links in the region.

Westbury railway station is an important rail hub, providing direct services to Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, Salisbury, Southampton, Portsmouth, London Paddington, Exeter and the South West, making it particularly attractive for commuters.

The nearby A350 provides convenient road links to Chippenham, Melksham, Trowbridge, Warminster and the M4 motorway.

Green Spaces & Outdoor Living

Westbury is surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.

Residents can enjoy:

• The famous Westbury White Horse
• White Horse Country Park
• Scenic walks across Salisbury Plain
• Clanger Wood Nature Reserve
• Nearby Longleat Estate
• Beautiful Wiltshire countryside
• A range of walking and cycling routes

These provide excellent opportunities for walking, cycling, nature watching and outdoor recreation.

Nearby Villages

Westbury is surrounded by a number of attractive villages, each offering its own unique character while remaining within easy reach of the town's amenities.

Bratton – Best known for its picturesque village setting and the nearby Westbury White Horse, Bratton offers beautiful period homes, a strong community spirit, village pubs and excellent countryside walks.

Dilton Marsh – A popular village with its own railway station, Dilton Marsh combines rural living with convenient transport links to Westbury, Warminster and Bath.

Edington – Rich in history, Edington is renowned for its magnificent Priory Church, attractive stone cottages and peaceful village atmosphere.

Heywood – Located just north of Westbury, Heywood is a sought-after village offering attractive homes, open countryside and easy access to both Westbury and Trowbridge.

Chapmanslade – Situated close to the Somerset border, Chapmanslade is a thriving village with a popular primary school, village pub and excellent road links to Frome, Warminster and Westbury.

Hawkeridge – A small hamlet surrounded by open countryside, Hawkeridge provides a peaceful rural setting just minutes from Westbury and the Longleat Estate.

Upton Scudamore – Nestled between Westbury and Warminster, this attractive village offers countryside living, historic character and excellent access to Salisbury Plain.