Our Services
grounds maintenance
This is an overview of the numerous activities carried out by the Highworth Ground Teams on a weekly and monthly basis. While not an exhaustive list, it provides a concise summary of their ongoing efforts.
The following information can be found within the map below:
- Allotments
- Dog Bins
- Litter Bins
- Play Areas
- Skate Park
- Schools
- Highworth Cemetery
- Public Toilets
- Community Centre
- Conservation Area Boundary
- Parish Boundary
Room Hire
Our Community Room is available to hire along with an adjoining kitchen. If you are interested in holding your meeting or party with us then please get in touch at admin@highworthtowncouncil.gov.uk
Allotments
We currently have three allotment sites in Highworth, providing essential outdoor space to grow and cultivate. Located at Park Avenue, alongside the A361 Swindon Road and one a little further back from the A361 site near the Golf Course/ Recreation Centre field.
The allotments are very popular, we currently have 235 plots. To register your interest please email admin@highworthtowncouncil.gov.uk
The allotments rent runs from 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2026 and is £30.00 annually. We also request a one-off returnable deposit of £30.00.
The payment can be made by cash, bacs transfer or by card at out office. Cheques should be made payable to Highworth Town Council and any cash payments put in an envelope with your name and plot number on.
If you wish to pay by bacs, our bank details are
Sort Code: 08-90-12
Account Number: 61580271
If you do pay by bacs, then please use your plot number as the payment reference.
highworth Cemetery
Highworth Cemetery is a local green space situated along the Cricklade Road on the western side of the Town. This is a tranquil area with a small Chapel and commanding views over the Thames valley. The Cemetery is open to public at all times.
Highworth Cemetery is available for cremated remains into ashes plot or full burial plots. If you are not a Highworth Parishioner the cost is elevated. The Exclusive Rights of Burial are sold for 100 years with the ability to transfer ownership within that time, should this be required. Please call 01793 762377 or email admin@highworthtowncouncil.gov.uk for more information.
A full burial plot can hold 2 full interments and up to 6 sets of ashes which are interred on top following the second full burial. Cremation plots can hold up to 2 sets of ashes.
If you wish to find a friend or relative within Highworth Cemetery please email with as much information as possible to enable us to locate the correct plot number.
Highworth Town Council is pleased to be part of the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management
Highworth podium
If you would like to book the Podium or Market Square, please contact Highworth Town Council admin@highworthtowncouncl.gov.uk or 01793 762377.
play areas
Highworth Town Council is looking into upgrading the Play Areas within the Town and potential schemes are being drawn up, for more information see the specific park details above.
highworth skate park
Following many years of wishing, hoping and fundraising, our skate park, located at the Lower Rec, is now a reality. Completed ahead of schedule in under six weeks by specialist contractor Maverick Skateparks, the handover to Highworth Town Council took place in early December 2021. It was great to see it immediately being enjoyed by wheeled sports enthusiasts.
public toilets
The Public Toilets are open between the hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm and cost 20p. Each toilet is cleaned on a daily basis, if they are found to be unsatisfactory please contact our offices during working hours on 01793 762377 or email admin@highworthtowncouncil.gov.uk
