Church Road Derry Hill
(01249) 817926
http://www.mardenvale.org.uk

The church was originally built as a ‘Chapel of Ease’ for the residents of Derry Hill and Studley; most of whom worked on the Bowood Estate and lived far from the nearest parish church.  The foundation stone was laid on Monday 29th July 1839 and the church was finished and dedicated the following year, the year of Queen Victoria’s wedding and the year in which Rowland Hill introduced his famous Penny Post.
 

The site was donated by Mr Angell of Rumsey House with the cost of building raised partly by subscription and; according to an inscription inside the church; partly by a grant from the Incorporated Society of Promoting the Enlargement, Building and Reparation of Churches and Chapels.   The 3rd Lord Lansdowne provided the spire at a cost of £111-10s-0d. 

The inside of the church has the same light, spacious and airy appearance today as it had in 1840.

In October 2010 at a service of inauguration led by The Right Reverend Stephen Conway, the Bishop of Ramsbury, the parishes of Derry Hill, Bremhill and Foxham combined with that of Calne and Blacklands to form the Marden Vale Team Ministry.

Back Lane/Devizes Road Sandy Lane

Church of St Mary the Virgin and St Nicholas in Sandy Lane, is a small but unique thatched timber building, where we have two 8 am services each month.  Smaller weddings and baptisms are held at this church.

This is the daughter church of St. Nicholas in the centre of Bromham village.

 

Please check the pages for St. Nicholas for details of all events in the Parish

Calstone Wellington Calne
(01249) 821329
http://www.oldburybenefice.org.uk/

The church was completely rebuilt in the mid 15th century and nothing remains of the earlier 13th c church. The parish name was originally Calstone, but by c.1600 it had become known as Calstone Wellington. In 1763 the church was known as St. Mary's and it is likely that this was the original dedication.

The church was conservatively restored under Ewan Christian in 1884-5. During this work a vestry was built, the chancel reroofed, narrow windows in the nave and chancel replaced by traceried windows in the 15th c style, & the gallery removed. The top stage of the tower was also rebuilt. The present altar was made from timber from the old chancel roof. The church was re-opened on 10th November 1885.

In 1881 the parish was united to Blackland in 1962 it was disunited from Blackland and united to Heddington, in 1973 the parish was united to the parishes of Cherhill, Yatesbury, Compton Bassett to form The Oldbury Benefice.

The current Rector is Rev'd Matthew Earwicker.

New Rd, Studley, SN11 9LX
(01249) 249131
gurkhabaynjan.co.uk

Pub re-opened Oct 2018 as a Nepalese (Gurkha) restaurant - Gurkha Banjan but retains a proper bar area with real ale.

Sandy Lane, SN15 2PX
(01380) 850403
georgesandylane.co.uk

Re-opened 14/10/21 following long closure, but with limited hours. 18th century country pub, part of the Lansdowne Estate but leased by Wadworth. Now being run by licensees of nearby Greyhound at Bromham. Good reputation for food which fea...

Church Rd, Derry Hill, SN11 9NS
(01249) 812422
lansdownearms.co.uk/home.php

Part of the Lansdowne Estate this large pub is leased by Wadworth. One large L shaped roomed pub with eating and drinking areas. Known locally for good food (2013) and a range of Wadworth ales.

Pewsham, SN15 3RU
(01249) 247836

Re-opened in August 2021 following comprehensive refurbishment inside and out. Welcoming old roadside pub with good food and ale. Separate function rooms and a conservatory giving access to a very large garden with various areas including...