Local area near The Acorns, Melksham

About Melksham

Situated in a beautiful pocket of rural Wiltshire, Melksham is a wonderful market down just 10 miles from junction 17 on the M4 and only 12 miles east of the historic city of Bath. With close links to Trowbridge, Chippenham and the A350, one of the major roads in Wiltshire connecting the north to the south of the county. The ideal mix of peaceful, country living with easy access to amenities, schools and larger towns and cities for commuters.

Melksham is surrounded by beauty. With Lacock, and its famous 13th Century Abbey, a regular hot spot for films such as Harry Potter, Bradford-on-Avon and its close proximity to the River Avon meaning it is bustling with riverside coffee shops, pubs and restaurants and Bath, with its huge variety of shopping from independent to major retailers, living in Melksham will cater for everyone.

Schools

Schooling in Melksham is based on a two tiered system with children aged 4 - 11 attending primary school and those aged between 11 - 18 attending secondary school.  The Acorns is less than two miles from four primary schools and one secondary school.

Transport

The A350, the western vein of Wiltshire, is only 1.8 miles from The Acorns. It connects Melksham to Chippenham and Trowbridge as well as the M4. Melksham Train Station, just 3 miles from The Acorns, offers free parking and connections to Trowbridge, Westbury, Chippenham and Swindon.