Castle Eaton
in Swindon of England, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.661 and -1.792 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 39' 37" and W -1° 47' 31"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:37 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:48 am and 6:35 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Touring Castle Eaton

Castle Eaton in Swindon (England) is a town located in United Kingdom about 72 mi (or 116 km) west of London, the country's capital place.

Time in Castle Eaton is now 09:37 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 10 airports nearby Castle Eaton, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RAF Fairford in a distance of 1 mi (or 2 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is City of Bath in a distance of 20 mi (or 33 km), South. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are several options within driving distance. We collected 1 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Hannington, Cricklade, Swindon, Purton and Leigh. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 7°C / 44 °F

Morning Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Chance of rainfall 17%
Air Humidity 91%
Air Pressure 973 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 22 km/h (14 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 90% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

10°C (50 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

12°C (53 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

12°C (53 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Blunsdon House

Address
3,3 mi
The Ridge, Blunsdon
SN26 7AS Swindon
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Stanton House

Address
4,1 mi
The Avenue
SN6 7SD Swindon
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Swindon North

Address
3,6 mi
BROAD BUSH BLUNSDON
SN26 8DJ SWINDON
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Swindon Central

Address
5,8 mi
KEMBREY BUSINESS PARK CRICKLADE ROAD
SN2 8YS SWINDON
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


THE PEAR TREE AT PURTON

Address
6,3 mi
CHURCH END PURTON
SN5 4ED SWINDON
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Fairford 1991

Published: June 19, 2014
Length: 08:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 2000mark

Amateur camcorder footage of the 1991 RIAT air display at RAF Fairford. Various military aircraft flying and static.


The Red Arrows - RAF Fairford RIAT 2014 - Saturday

Published: March 22, 2015
Length: 10:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: High Flight

Another Red Arrows display, this time from the Saturday of the Royal International Air Tattoo 2014 at RAF Fairford. The Red Arrows are the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team and during 2014 celebrated...


Army Air Corps Agusta Westland AH1 Apache - RAF Fairford RIAT 2014 - Saturday

Published: March 21, 2015
Length: 39:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: High Flight

A role demo from the Army Air Corps Agusta Westland Apache AH1 attach helicopter, during the Royal International Air Tattoo 2014 at RAF Fairford. For well over a decade, the spearhead of Army...


mig 29 ovt raf fairford riat 2006

Published: January 31, 2009
Length: 08:32 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: jetnoiseforever

fantastic flying from a mig 29 at "riat " filmed in dv THIS VIDEO IS UNDER COPYRIGHT TO JETNOISEFOREVER.


Fairford Fitter's - Polish Sukhoi SU 22's - RAF Fairford RIAT 2014

Published: March 17, 2015
Length: 34:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: High Flight

A pair of Sukhoi SU22 'Fitter's' of the Polish Air Force, displaying on the Saturday of the Royal International Air Tattoo 2014 at RAF Fairford. Today, the Polish Air Force is the sole European...


Swedish Air Force SAAB JAS-39C Gripen - RAF Fairford RIAT 2014

Published: March 22, 2015
Length: 35:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: High Flight

A SAAB JAS-39C Gripen of the Swedish Air Force, displaying at the Royal International Air Tattoo 2014 at RAF Fairford. The JAS 39 Gripen multi-role fighter is the latest in a long line of...


VC10 Departure from RAF Fairford 2005

Published: July 28, 2013
Length: 09:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: hayabusamik

RAF VC10 tanker departing from Fairford on the Monday following the International Air Tattoo airshow July 2005. Notice how little of the runway she needs and the steep rate of climb.


Estonian Air Force L-39C Albatros - RAF Fairford RIAT 2014 - Friday

Published: March 15, 2015
Length: 06:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: High Flight

An Estonian Air Force Aero Vodochody L-39C Albatros, displaying on the Friday of The Royal International Air Tattoo 2014 at RAF Fairford. Produced by the Aero Vodochody company in what was...


RAF Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 - RAF Fairford RIAT 2014 Friday

Published: March 15, 2015
Length: 18:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: High Flight

A Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 of 29(R) Squadron based at RAF Coningsby, displaying at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford on the Friday of the 2014 show.


C-5 Galaxy at RIAT 2012, RAF Fairford

Published: July 16, 2012
Length: 07:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: RotorWashVids

This is a little video about the C-5 Glalaxy (from the USAF) wich was at RIAT 2012. It include a scene INSIDE the Galaxy... voici une petite vidéo sur le C-5 Galaxy de l'USAF qui étaot présent...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Ermin Street

Ermin Street or Ermin Way is one of the great Roman roads of Britain. It runs from Gloucester via Cirencester to Silchester. Much of it is now covered by the modern A417, A419 and B4000 roads.

Located at 51.6274, -1.81987 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roman roads in Britannia, Archaeological sites in Hampshire, Archaeological sites in Berkshire, Archaeological sites in Gloucestershire, Archaeological sites in Wiltshire

Water Eaton House Bridge

Water Eaton House Bridge is a footbridge across the River Thames in Wiltshire, England. It is situated between Cricklade and Castle Eaton near Water Eaton House. It is one of the first bridges on the Thames Path. Water Eaton farmhouse is a modern house on an ancient site, known in the 18th century as Nun Eaton. This old manor house at Water Eaton had a tradition attaching to it that it was a "house of mercy" connected with Abbey of Godstow near Oxford.

Located at 51.6442, -1.8222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges across the River Thames, Bridges in Wiltshire

Hannington Bridge

Hannington Bridge is a road bridge across the River Thames in England. It carries a minor road between Kempsford in Gloucestershire and Hannington Wick in Wiltshire. It was built of stone in 1841 replacing an earlier wooden bridge. The bridge comprises three small skew arches, with a causeway either side with flood arches. The river this far is navigable from Lechlade for rowing boats but the bridge is very difficult to negotiate as the stream here is fast and shallow.

Located at 51.6632, -1.74904 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges across the River Thames, Skew bridges

Castle Eaton Bridge

Castle Eaton Bridge is a road bridge across the River Thames in England at Castle Eaton in Wiltshire. It carries a minor road between Cricklade, 4 miles to the southwest, and Kempsford 1½ miles to the east. The iron girder bridge with brick piers was built in 1893 with materials supplied by iron founders E Finch & Sons of Chepstow. It was described by Fred Thacker in 1920 "The present deplorable iron trough ...

Located at 51.661, -1.79264 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges across the River Thames, Road bridges in England

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Meysey Hampton

The Church of St Mary the Virgin is an Anglican church in Meysey Hampton, a Cotswolds village in the English county of Gloucestershire. It is an active parish church in the Diocese of Gloucester and the archdeaconry of Cheltenham. It has been designated a Grade II* listed building by English Heritage. The church dates from the 13th century and may have been financed by the Knights Templar.

Located at 51.6992, -1.832 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Church of England churches in Gloucestershire, Diocese of Gloucester, Grade II* listed buildings in Gloucestershire, Grade II* listed churches

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