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Established 1973
British Association
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We’ll create a bespoke relocation plan to give you a worry-free removal.
All packages include…
- Removal Coordinator
A dedicated Removal Coordinator will be assigned to your move. - Mileage
Your quote will include mileage to ensure there are no hidden costs. - Cover for Goods in Transit
We offer restricted liability as standard, further options are available. - Carbon Footprint Offsetting
We’re planting over 2,000 trees to offset our carbon emissions. - Trained, Uniformed Staff
All Armishaws’ crew members are background checked and carry photo ID. - Recycled Materials
Our crews use recycled and recyclable materials wherever possible. - Covers & Blankets
White goods and furniture are protected with slot-on, padded covers. - Carpet Runners
Full floor protection is also available at both locations (fees may apply). - Used Box Recycling Service
Flat, used boxes can be collected (location dependent, fees may apply). - Robe Cartons
Your clothes will travel in style with specialist boxes for hanging garments. - Storage Options
Short and long term storage, with collection and delivery also available (fees may apply). - Biodegradable Mattress Bags
These sealable bags are only used once, then recycled.
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Why choose Armishaws for your move...
Established in 1973, Armishaws are a family run company based here in the South West. We believe in greener removals, we’re planting 2,000 trees in the region to offset the carbon emissions of your move. We’re members of the British Association of Removers and operate to the highest standards of customer care and financial security. All our crews are trained to ensure you receive the best customer service, so you can rest assured that your possessions are well cared for in transit and in storage. With our high Trustpilot rating and reviews from so many happy customers, you can be sure that with Armishaws your move is in good hands.
Greener Moves
As part of our commitment to reducing the impact of our removals on the environment…
2,000 Trees
We’re planting 2,000 trees to help offset carbon emissions and create vital habitat for wildlife.
Box Recycling Service
We collect your boxes to re-use or recycle, giving you one less thing to worry about (dependent on location, fees may apply).
Recycled Boxes
All our boxes and soft packaging are made from recycled and recyclable materials to protect your belongs and the environment.
Greener Vehicles
Our teams drive greener vehicles and all our drivers go through driver efficiency training to reduce the amount of fuel used.
Acid Free Wrapping
We use acid free tissue paper which is not only better for the environment, acid free paper is also far better for your items.
Biodegradable Mattress Bags
We use sealable bags to help protect your mattresses while in transit, each bag is used only once before being recycled.
Make your move greener
with Armishaws.
Optional Services
Packing Services
Complete packing services from single items to entire contents.
Storage
Short and long term secured storage, we’ll deliver your items.
Packing Boxes
Environmentally friendly packing materials, brought to your door.
Staying Local
We cover the local area including;
- Chapmanslade
- Corsley
- Crockerton
- Kingston Deverill
- Chicklade
- Maiden Bradley
- Codford
- Winterbourne Stoke
- Stourton
- Brewham
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Warminster – 6 Quirky Facts
- The Warminster Thing
On Christmas Eve 1964 a local resident reported their bedroom ceiling had “come alive with strange sounds lashing at the roof.” That same night soldiers stationed at nearby Knock Camp reported “a huge chimney stack from the main block … ripped from the rooftop, then scattered … across the whole camp.” In 1965 sightings of “cigar shapes” flashing in the skies over Warminster, a “monstrous orange flame” seen “crackling and hissing” over local fields and a large number of cars breaking down, started to attract national press attention in an event the press dubbed “The Warminster Thing”. Thousands of visitors descended on the town in the hope of a close encounter. Because of the ongoing number of sightings each year, Warminster is considered the UFO capital of the UK. - Cover Up?
A report from the MOD in 2016 stated an, “increase in atmospheric dust and emissions can contribute to the formation of dusty plasmas and may have been responsible for an increase in sightings.” It went on to explain that the increase in plasmas could cause psychological effects on the local population such as “vivid but mainly incorrect” recollections and reports of the event plus “extended memory retention and repeat experiences”. Once again this had locals, UFO investigators and conspiracy theorists up in arms, some claiming a cover up by the MOD and government. The truth is out there… - Seven Hills
Warminster is surrounded by 7 hills, 3 of which held Iron Age forts. There have been a number of caches of Roman coins discovered and also the remains of 2 Roman villas. But it’s the UFOs that continue to be the centre of attention, even the tallest and largest of the Iron Age forts at Clay Hill has become something of a mecca for UFO spotters (similar to trainspotters but they wear different badges). - Attention!
Warminster has a rich military background. During the English Civil War there were a number of battles focusing largely on Warminster Common and the town changed hands at least four times. The town supported the crown during the Monmouth Rebellion of 1685. The area around Warminster was used to house and train troops from Australia, New Zealand and Canada during WWI. Today Battlesbury Barracks (which like Warminster, sits on the edge of the MODs largest training area, Salisbury Plains) is an important army training base, home to a number of specialist army training schools. Both Prince William and Prince Harry completed parts of their training at nearby Westbury. - Ghost Village
In 1943 the inhabitants of the nearby village of Imber were given just 47 days to leave their homes forever and the entire village was then used by the military in preparation for the Allied invasion of Europe. The village is now inside Salisbury Plains and has been used by the military for training ever since. Access is granted for visits several times a year for those wishing to return to the village which has been featured in TV shows including BBC’s Top Gear. - Benefactor
Much of the town’s prosperity has risen from cloth making. In 1807 one local factory owner, George Wansey left £1,000 (the equivalent of approximately £80,000 today) for improvements to the town on the proviso that the people of the town should match the sum through local fund-raising. It was achieved the money was used to pull down houses and widen roads to ensure traffic and trade continued to pass through Warminster.
Local Info
Schools – Warminster offers excellent schools, you can see the latest Ofsted scores .
Population – Warminster’s population stood at 17,490 at the time of the 2011 census.
Transport – On the A36 leading to Salisbury and Southampton, Warminster is just a few miles from the A303 that connects the South West with the M3 motorway. Longleat House and Safari Park are just a 10-minute drive and Stonehenge is another local landmark. The fastest trains to London take around 1 and 39 minutes. Southampton Airport offers the closest overseas getaway.
News – The Wiltshire Times covers all Warminster’s latest goings on and forthcoming events.
Best of Warminster
Our recommendations for the best in town;
SL Corden & Sons
This charming and timeless shop has been helping make homes in Warminster for over 100 years. Selling hardware, homeware, gifts and more, it should be the first stop on your new adventure.
4 High St, BA12 9AE
Grace Decorative
Warminster is blessed with some excellent antique shops, pick of the bunch for us is Grace Decorative. There’s always something new, so it’s worth popping in whenever you pass.
9 Chinns Court, Market Place, BA12 9AN
Iris & Olive
A sheer delight, this artistic shop is packed with gifts, treats, homeware, candles, scents, skin care, wonderfully different, unashamedly quirky!
Market Place, BA12 9AY
TAPhouse
Craft beers, locally brewed ciders and friendly, expert knowledge. If you want to experience local flavour, this is the best place to start.
9/10 George Street, BA12 8QA
Warminster Malt
Home brewers can pick up sustainable malt grown on fields just outside the town. You can even visit the maltings. Award-winning malt, right on your doorstep!
39 Pound Street, BA12 8NN
About Warminster
The UFO capital of the UK, home of the mysterious “Warminster Thing” and a short distance from the ‘ghost village’ of Imber, Warminster has a fascinating history. It was the site of battles during the Civil War, became a base for thousands of troops and sits on the edge of Salisbury Plains.
Today the garrison town doesn’t have the large troop numbers it once did, but it does have a good number of independent stores and some superb restaurants and cafes. Along with pet stores, antique shops and a delicious bakery, there is also a Waitrose.
Leisure
The town has a superb park with a small boating lake. The site which remains largely unchanged since it was first created, holds a number of events throughout the summer months. Warminster has a variety of very busy groups and societies, encompassing all manner of interests, art, poetry, cooking, baking needlework, classic cars and man-sheds. The town is surrounded by stunning countryside and some great hill walks, leading to 3 Iron age forts. Longleat is less than 10-minutes away and an annual pass gives you access to the large number of events on their calendar.
Transport
Close to Westbury and Frome, Warminster is within commuter distance of both Salisbury and Bath. The main route is the A36 which connects with the A303 that links the M3 and Cornwall. There is a train station with direct routes to London and the closest airport is at Southampton at the southern-most point of the A36.
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