Hannington Conservation Area
Nearly all of the main village is within a Conservation Area, with several properties being listed. Select the link below to view the area appraisal, management plan and maps.
Please note, if your property is within the Conservation Area and you wish to carry out any tree works, you must make an application to Swindon Borough Council to carry out these works, regardless of whether your property is listed or not.
Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan
Public Rights of Way (PRoW)
There are 19 miles of footpaths and bridleways in the Hannington Parish and many link with surrounding towns and villages. The Thames path runs for a short distance along the edge of the parish at Hannington Wick.
All public rights of way are maintained by Swindon Borough Council. You can either report issues direct to them, or contact the Parish Clerk with a full location and the problem encountered, who will then report the issue.
You can also view public rights of way via My Maps on the Swindon Borough Council website (where you will also be able to see the PRoW numbers). Enter your postcode and then your property, then select the ‘My Maps’ tab to view maps (make sure Public Rights of Way on the left is ticked).
Who is Responsible for the Maintenance of Public Rights of Way (PRoW)
Public Houses
The The Jolly Tar is in the heart of the village right in the centre on Queens Road. It serves excellent food and has four B&B rooms.
The Freke Arms is in the small Hamlet of Swanborough near the edge of the parish on the B4019. Sadly, as of June 2026, this pub is closed.
Thomas Freke and Lady Norton Charity
The Charity uses income from investments to award grants to local organisations and individuals in the local communities of Hannington, Hannington Wick, Highworth, Inglesham, Stanton Fitzwarren, Blunsdon St Leonards, Castle Eaton and the neighbourhood thereof, with a preference for the said parish of Hannington & Hannington Wick.
As of December 2021 this charity also now encompasses the Mrs Kate Light Charity. The Kate Light Charity was established in 1950 for the purpose of providing funds for recreation or other leisure-time activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the children of Hannington and Hannington Wick only. A grant can be awarded to be spent on items such as educational material/support, or help towards leisure or sports clubs, to any child resident in the Parish. This grant funding will continue under the Thomas Freke & Lady Norton Charity.
All decisions are made by the Trustees. Day to day administration is dealt with by the Clerk to the Trustees. Management of investments is administered by a specialist Investment Manager. The Investment Property is administered by the appointed Land Agent.
The current Trustees are Mr G Arkell, Mr S Davies, Mr P Sapwell, Mr J Scott, Mrs R Sperti and Mrs A Talbert.
Please contact Mr Barry Compton to enquire about grant funding or to apply for a grant.
23 Chedworth Gate, Broome Manor, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, SN3 1NE
Email: barryjt.compton@btinternet.com Tel: 01234 567899
Thomas Freke and Lady Norton – Charity Commission Number 1157967