Wiltshire village home to Hollywood star Rupert Everett

Rupert Everett is somewhat of a "local legend" in the village of Enford. <i>(Image: PA)</i>
Rupert Everett is somewhat of a "local legend" in the village of Enford. (Image: PA)
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Hidden away in Wiltshire, just north of Stonehenge, is a small village home to Hollywood star Rupert Everett.

Everett, 66, has starred in a wide range of Hollywood films, including:

  • Shrek
  • My Best Friend's Wedding
  • St Trinian's
  • Napoleon
  • Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
  • Stardust
  • The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
  • The Happy Prince

More recently, he featured in series two of Channel 4's Big Mood, alongside Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan.

He has also joined the cast of Rivals (for series two), which was released on Disney+ last Friday (May 15), playing the role of Malise Gordon.

Gordon is the former show-jumping coach and mentor of Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell), and the new husband of his ex-wife, Helen Gordon (Hayley Atwell).

While Everett was born in Burnham Deepdale, he now resides in the small village of Enford in Wiltshire, where he is a "local legend", according to Muddy Stilettoes.

Enford - the small Wiltshire village home to Rupert Everett

Enford is located 10 miles southeast of Devizes and 14 miles north of Salisbury, and has a population of just over 600, according to the 2021 census.

There isn't much in the village itself, apart from the Swan Inn pub, All Saints Church, Enford Village Hall, and a few houses and holiday cottages.

Everett has become somewhat of a legend in Enford, having helped residents save the local pub (The Swan Inn) in 2025.

Muddy Stilettoes explains: "In Wilts, Rupert Everett is something of a local legend, not least for stepping in to help save his local, The Swan.

"When it closed last summer, a group of locals committed to keeping the 16th-century pub going, and he added his name to the volunteer rota.

"After a bit of training, surprised visitors found him pulling pints on a Saturday afternoon.

"Now, if you’re lucky, you might catch him sipping a pint of Pigswill, his favourite beer from Stonehenge Ales."

If you happen to be visiting Enford, or anywhere nearby, it is worth stopping at the Swann Inn, and not just to catch a glimpse of the village's local Hollywood star.

It comes highly recommended by visitors, boasting a near-perfect 4.5 (out of 5) rating on Tripadvisor from 355 reviews.

One person commented: "Our go to local pub!

"The staff are welcoming and cheerful, the atmosphere is cosy with a lovely open fire - just what a village pub should be.

"Freshly cooked food, locally sourced ingredients - menu is varied and delicious.

"Everything a village pub should be.

"Highly recommend."

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