Do students study in Amesbury itself?

Students staying in Amesbury usually take part in programmes elsewhere in the area, such as in Salisbury, travelling in by bus or as part of a group.

How does a student get from Amesbury to Salisbury?

Regular buses run between Amesbury and Salisbury, and Salisbury station has direct trains to London and the south coast.

Is HostFamily.uk free if I live in Amesbury?

Yes. There is no cost for host families to register, and no subscription or placement fees.

Can families in Durrington or Bulford host too?

Yes. Families in the villages around Amesbury can list their homes, and schools will consider travel times when they get in touch.

Become a Host Family in Amesbury

Why Amesbury needs host families

Not many students can say they lived a couple of miles from Stonehenge. Amesbury offers exactly that, along with riverside walks, open chalk downland and a friendly town centre with everything needed for day-to-day life.

Salisbury is close by and well served by buses, so a homestay in Amesbury can suit students taking part in programmes in the wider area. The town itself is quieter than a city, which many students find makes it easier to settle in and talk with their hosts.

If you have a spare bedroom and enjoy meeting new people, hosting can be rewarding for the whole household. You set your availability and decide which placements to accept, and schools speak to you directly.

Host family sharing a meal with an international student in Amesbury

Who you could host in Amesbury

You choose the ages, lengths of stay and dates that suit your household.

Stonehenge and Salisbury visits

Study groups exploring the area's history sometimes need families nearby for short stays built around excursions and English practice.

Summer placements in the region

When schools across the south are busiest in summer, hosts within reach of Salisbury and other centres can help meet demand.

Students wanting a rural homestay

Some adult learners prefer a small-town home with space and quiet, travelling to lessons and exploring the countryside at weekends.

Where you could host

Schools look for homes within easy reach of their classes. These are some of the areas in and around Amesbury.

Amesbury town centre

Kings Gate

Boscombe Down

Durrington

Bulford

Larkhill

Porton

Shrewton

Figheldean

How it works

1. Register for free

Create your host profile in a few minutes. There are no fees or subscriptions.

2. Get found by schools

Language schools that place students in and around Amesbury search for hosts by location, rooms and availability.

3. Welcome your student

A school contacts you directly to arrange a placement. You decide which students you accept.

Earn up to £7,500 a year tax-free

Under the government's Rent a Room scheme, income from hosting students in your Amesbury home is tax-free up to £7,500 a year.

Applies whether you own or rent (with your landlord's permission)
Claim it with a single tick box on your tax return

General guidance only. Read more on GOV.UK

Hosting in Amesbury: common questions

Ready to host in Amesbury?

Registration is free and takes just a few minutes. Language schools can find you as soon as your profile is live.

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