Calne is a town and civil parish in Wiltshire, southwestern England, at the north western extremity of the North Wessex Downs hill range. A marked Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Calne is positioned on a little river, the Marden, that rises 2 miles (3 km) away in the Wessex Downs, and it is the only town on that river. During the time of the 2011 Census, Calne boasted a permanent population of 17,000 inhabitants. Since the end of the 1990s, Calne developed dramatically in contrast to most other towns in the South West region. The Lansdowne Park housing development, finished at the end of 2008, has drastically enhanced the physical size of the town, developing a completely modern north-western suburban area. This features a brand-new primary school, a medical centre and a modest shopping area containing a mix of stores. This redevelopment has drawn in professional workers from traditionally more prosperous areas including Bath, Bristol, Marlborough and as far afield as the 'silicon valley' towns of central Berkshire. Remarkable buildings in the town include St Mary's Church, a range of houses on The Green, and the town hall. Of special note is Calne Library, opened by the Queen in 2001, which has won prizes for its groundbreaking style. Ever since the demolition of the Harris pork factory and the conclusion of the first phase of redevelopment regeneration in 2001, Calne has seen Cotswold stone, just like local limestone, being utilised along with smart red brickwork, previously saved for fine historic buildings. For all your house improvements, ensure to make use of reputable professionals in Calne to be sure of a fantastic quality service at a great price.