The village of Shrewton in Wiltshire is located 3.5 miles north-west of Stonehenge, midway between Salisbury and Devizes and just under five miles from the town of Amesbury.

It is a small community of about 1,800 people that boasts many historic buildings, a strong sense of community spirit and a beautiful rural setting.

Shrewton has been in existence for centuries. The Domesday Book records that there were 60 households in what has now become the parish of Shrewton and the first recorded use of the name Shrewton, which derives from the old English term for ‘Sheriff’s farm’ (or settlement), was in 1236. The village and the surrounding area is a popular destination for tourists looking to explore the history and culture of the English countryside.

The village has a number of community events and activities, which bring locals and visitors together.

Shrewton Repair Café – Saturday 26th Stepember between 10am and 1pm at the Methodist Hall

Parish Council Meeting – 7th October 2026

Age Concern Daytime Disco – Friday 23rd October 2026 2:00pm – 4:00pm

SHREWTON REMEMBRANCE DAY PARADE 8th November 2026

Dear Residents,
We hope this message finds you well.
Our village War Memorial is a cherished and important part of our community, honouring those who served and sacrificed for our freedom. It is also a delicate Grade II listed historic structure that requires specialist care to ensure it is preserved for future generations and unauthorised cleaning, although well-intentioned, may cause accidental damage to the stonework or inscriptions. Therefore, we kindly ask that no cleaning or other maintenance work be carried out on the memorial without prior permission from the Parish Council so it can be ensured all work is done using the correct methods and materials.
Additionally, permission must be sought from the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) before any work commences. Last year the Parish Council instigated the lengthy process for maintenance work to be conducted on the memorial but unfortunately subsequent unauthorised cleaning (which the Parish Council was not made aware of until later) has delayed the process, consequently the planned maintenance work for which we were awaiting permission has been delayed for a considerable period.
If you feel that the memorial needs attention please contact the Parish Clerk (Rebecca Hathaway-White) at clerk@shrewtonparishcouncil.gov.uk and arrangements will be made for any appropriate work to be carried out when the required permissions have been granted.
Thank you for your understanding and for helping us protect this important part of our village heritage.
Yours sincerely,
Shrewton Parish Council.

The latest draft of the Shrewton Neighbourhood Plan (Version 3) is now available, along with supporting documents and a 4-page plain English summary.

The team have spent months preparing these documents, despite the loss of government funding, and are now inviting residents to have their say.

Comments on the draft Neighbourhood Plan are welcomed until 15th September.

Whether you read the summary or dive into the full documents, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of Shrewton.

📄 Read the 4-page plain English summary:
https://www.shrewton.info/_files/ugd/e0e39d_6505438c7709475db38ab20ecc8d1364.pdf

📚 View the full Neighbourhood Plan and supporting documents:
https://www.shrewton.info/

Formerly known as Candlemas Charity, we are a Shrewton based trust that has existed for many, many years offering help to anyone within the Parish and surrounding areas who are in need and facing hardship and distress. With the current financial pressures faced by many people, we know times can be very hard and worrying.

We have helped people in a variety of ways, for example, topping up heating oil, purchasing school uniforms, paying for public transport to get to and from work, liaising with bailiffs or landlords on behalf of people facing repossession or eviction.

Contact us simply by reaching out to our trustees. There are no complicated application forms to fill in, just a text or call in the first instance, and this will be treated in the strictest confidence. Click here to for more information.