Upper Stratton
in Swindon of England, United Kingdom
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RAF Fairford (7 mi) - RAF Lyneham (11 mi)
- RAF Brize Norton (14 mi)
- Oxford (Kidlington) Airport (26 mi)
- Gloucestershire Airport (27 mi)
- RAF Benson (29 mi)
- Southampton Airport (47 mi)
- Bournemouth Airport (56 mi)
- Birmingham International Airport (60 mi)
- City of Bath (Unesco heritage, 15 mi)
- Blenheim Palace (Unesco heritage, 51 mi)
- Blaenavon Industrial Landscape (Unesco heritage, 51 mi)
- Dorset and East Devon Coast (Unesco heritage, 69 mi)
- Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites (Unesco heritage, 74 mi)
- Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal (Unesco heritage, 107 mi)
- Derwent Valley Mills (Unesco heritage, 113 mi)
- Chippenham Golf Club (Golf course, 17 mi)
- Bowood Golf & Country Club (Golf course, 17 mi)
- Lilley Brook Golf Club (Golf course, 23 mi)
- Faringdon Golf Course (Golf course, 25 mi)
- Birdland Park and Gardens (zoo, (20 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 51.586 and -1.767 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 51° 35' 9" and W -1° 46' 0"
- 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: 08:55 PM (Thursday)
- Timezone: Europe/London
- UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:47 am and 8:21 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay - References
- This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-04-25 08:17:04
Delve into Upper Stratton
Upper Stratton in Swindon (England) is located in United Kingdom about 71 mi (or 114 km) west of London, the country's capital town.
Current time in Upper Stratton is now 08:55 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports close to Upper Stratton, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RAF Fairford in a distance of 7 mi (or 11 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 15 mi (or 24 km), South. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 1 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Swindon, Hannington, Chiseldon, Wanborough and Lydiard Tregoze. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 51 °F
| Morning Temperature | 4°C / 39 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 9°C / 48 °F |
| Night Temperature | 4°C / 39 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 1% |
| Air Humidity | 74% |
| Air Pressure | 1004 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from East |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 85% of sky |
| General Conditions | Light rain |
Friday, 26th of April 2024
10°C (49 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Saturday, 27th of April 2024
7°C (45 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Sunday, 28th of April 2024
9°C (49 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Swindon Marriott Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon
Alexandra House
Blunsdon House
JCT.16 Holiday Inn Express SWINDON - WEST M4
VILLAGE SWINDON
Holiday Inn SWINDON
The Sun Inn
Jurys Inn Swindon
Stanton House
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
![preview picture of video '1994-03-19 Swindon Town vs Manchester United [extended highlights]'](https://img.youtube.com/vi/XU7dyb5ESCM/mqdefault.jpg "'1994-03-19 Swindon Town vs Manchester United [extended highlights]'")
1994-03-19 Swindon Town vs Manchester United [extended highlights]
Yes, it really did happen - Man Utd came to Swindon for a LEAGUE game, and didn't win! A week after the Town concede seven at Newcastle, they become the only team to score four past the ...
1993-03-21 Derby County vs Swindon Town (full match)
Full ITV coverage, as two goals in five second half minutes put Derby in the driving seat at the Baseball Ground.
![preview picture of video '2000-01-23 Swindon Town vs Crystal Palace [full match]'](https://img.youtube.com/vi/MwoNaICbmos/mqdefault.jpg "'2000-01-23 Swindon Town vs Crystal Palace [full match]'")
2000-01-23 Swindon Town vs Crystal Palace [full match]
Alan Reeves gives Swindon the lead - but after Clinton Morrison nets an equaliser, Palace are luckily awarded a second when Town goalkeeper Frank Talia is challenged - two minutes later, a...
1998-12-12 Swindon Town vs Bradford City
Not even a month after losing by three goals with ten men at Valley Parade, the feat is repeated at the County Ground - despite Iffy Onuora's early goal, Bradford score either side of half...
1975-01-25 West Ham United vs Swindon Town
Swindon almost cause an upset at Upton Park - but after Trevor Anderson is denied a clear goalscoring opportunity following a professional foul by Tommy Taylor, Billy Jennings gives West Ham...
![preview picture of video '2010-04-12 Swindon Town vs Exeter City [full match]'](https://img.youtube.com/vi/xfebcDg0l20/mqdefault.jpg "'2010-04-12 Swindon Town vs Exeter City [full match]'")
2010-04-12 Swindon Town vs Exeter City [full match]
Despite dominating the game, Swindon only retrieve a point thanks to a late own goal in this televised encounter.
![preview picture of video '1994-11-20 Bristol City vs Swindon Town [full match]'](https://img.youtube.com/vi/0783BSC61tQ/mqdefault.jpg "'1994-11-20 Bristol City vs Swindon Town [full match]'")
1994-11-20 Bristol City vs Swindon Town [full match]
The Town's fourth defeat on the spin is the final straw for the club's board - John Gorman being relieved of his duties after a 3-2 loss at Ashton Gate.
![preview picture of video '2010-05-17 Charlton Athletic vs Swindon Town [full match]'](https://img.youtube.com/vi/CUowKkMxJ8Q/mqdefault.jpg "'2010-05-17 Charlton Athletic vs Swindon Town [full match]'")
2010-05-17 Charlton Athletic vs Swindon Town [full match]
The match that had everything - after losing their goalkeeper to injury in the opening five minutes, Swindon go on to see their goal advantage wiped out by an own goal from Simon Ferry, and...
2007-05-05 Swindon Town vs Walsall
Needing a point for promotion against table topping Walsall, Jerel Ifil scores an excellent diving header to put Swindon into the lead - the game surprisingly comfortable until Dean Keates'...
![preview picture of video '1994-01-03 Coventry City vs Swindon Town [full match]'](https://img.youtube.com/vi/oW-3ggmNsPg/mqdefault.jpg "'1994-01-03 Coventry City vs Swindon Town [full match]'")
1994-01-03 Coventry City vs Swindon Town [full match]
When the originally scheduled match was postponed, Sky hastily arranged to show the Town's match at Coventry instead - but, with the Town 1-0 down, the pictures were lost with just three minutes...
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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.
British National Space Centre
The British National Space Centre (BNSC) was an agency of the Government of the United Kingdom, organised during 1985, that coordinated civil space activities for the UK. It was replaced on 1 April 2010 by the United Kingdom Space Agency (UKSA).
Magic Roundabout (Swindon)
The Magic Roundabout in Swindon, England was constructed in 1972 and consists of five mini-roundabouts arranged around a sixth central, anti-clockwise roundabout. It is located near the County Ground, home of Swindon Town F.C. Its name comes from the popular children's television series The Magic Roundabout. In 2009 it was voted the fourth scariest junction in Britain, in a poll by Britannia Rescue.
County Ground, Swindon
The County Ground is a stadium located near the town centre of Swindon, England, and has been home to Swindon Town Football Club since 1896. The current capacity of 15,728, all-seated, has been at that level since the mid-1990s. A record attendance of 32,000 was set on 15 January 1972, against Arsenal in the 3rd round of the FA Cup. North of the football stadium is Swindon Cricket Club, with their pitch is also named The County Ground which was used for the football club from 1893 til 1896.
School Library Association
The School Library Association (SLA) is an independent organization in the United Kingdom which promotes libraries and literacy in schools. The SLA was founded in 1937 and is based at Kembrey Park in north-eastern Swindon. It is a charity registered in England & Wales and Scotland. It provides training and information to teachers and librarians, promotes the role of librarians in schools and publishes a range of titles including a quarterly journal, The School Librarian.
Swindon College
Swindon College is a further education college in Swindon, England. Its campus is at North Star, just outside the town centre. The college has HNC/Ds and Foundation Degrees, through to BA (Hons) courses and a postgraduate programme. It is also the provider of The Fitness Academy, based at Centre Fitness gym.
St. Joseph's Catholic College
St. Joseph's Catholic College is a secondary school in Swindon. It is a Roman Catholic school but is open to other religions. It is a mixed sex school of approximately 1200 pupils. The school's uniform includes a red jumper for girls and a grey jumper for boys, who also have to wear a tie bearing the school logo. As the only Catholic Secondary school in Swindon it is culturally diverse, taking pupils from all over Swindon and the surrounding villages.
Oasis Leisure Centre
The Oasis Leisure Centre (commonly Swindon Oasis) is an entertainment and sports complex, situated outside Swindon town centre. It has many facilities available, such lagoon swimming pool, gym, bar and concert hall. Over the last few years, the concert hall has become a major venue for touring acts and can hold approximately 3,000 people. The Britpop band Oasis took their name after singer Liam Gallagher saw the name as a venue from a poster.
County Cricket Ground, Swindon
The County Ground is a cricket ground in Swindon, Wiltshire. The ground is located to the north of the County Football Ground used by Swindon Town. The ground was established in 1866, when Great Western Railway Swindon played Welsh Wanderers. The first Minor Counties Championship match played on the ground was in 1897 between Wiltshire and Glamorgan. From 1897 to 1998 it hosted 84 Minor Counties matches, with the last being against Wiltshire and Wales Minor Counties.
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