Nurseries in Amesbury
Amesbury is a historic and fast-growing Wiltshire town close to Stonehenge, popular with young families and military communities. Covering postcode district SP4, it includes Archers Gate, Boscombe Down, Countess and surrounding areas. Families benefit from good primary schools, new housing developments, green spaces and strong road links via the A303.
Parents in Amesbury typically pay £77 per day for childcare, which is slightly 2% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £77
- Comparison
- +2% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 730 places
Nurseries near you in Amesbury
Frequently Asked Questions
In Amesbury, private nurseries typically accept children from around 3 months old. School nurseries often offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education starts the term after a child turns 3, with some 2 year olds qualifying earlier depending on household circumstances or work status.
Across England, all 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours each week, with many working families eligible for 30 hours. Some 2 year olds qualify based on household need, and eligible working parents with children from 9 months may receive funded childcare. Tax Free Childcare provides a 20 percent government top up on nursery spending.
Nursery fees in Amesbury usually range from £55–£115 per day, with newer settings in Archers Gate sometimes charging slightly higher rates.
All nurseries in Amesbury are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Wiltshire Council.
Ask about outdoor play, military family support, flexible hours, and how funded hours and consumable charges are managed.
Applying for funding
Amesbury is covered by Wiltshire Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Wiltshire Council website
