Wroughton
in Swindon of England, United Kingdom

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.524 and -1.796 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 31' 26" and W -1° 47' 44"
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: 10:10 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:50 am and 8:20 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: 2024-04-24 08:14:40

Delve into Wroughton

Wroughton in Swindon (England) with it's 6,474 habitants is located in United Kingdom about 72 mi (or 116 km) west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Wroughton is now 10:10 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports close to Wroughton, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RAF Lyneham in a distance of 9 mi (or 14 km), West. 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 12 mi (or 19 km), South-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. 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, Lydiard Tregoze, Chiseldon, Wanborough and Purton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 66%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 90% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

10°C (50 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

13°C (56 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Poulton Grange - B&B

Address
6,8 mi
Poulton Farm Estate
SN8 2LN Marlborough
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon

Address
2,3 mi
Lydiard Fields Great Western Way
SN5 8UZ Swindon
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Parklands Hotel & Bentley's Chop House

Address
5,4 mi
Ogbourne St George
SN8 1SL Marlborough
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Crown at Broad Hinton

Address
3,4 mi
Broad Hinton
SN4 9PA Swindon
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Swindon Marriott Hotel

Address
1,6 mi
Pipers Way
SN3 1SH Swindon
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Alexandra House

Address
1,3 mi
Whittingham Drive
SN4 0QJ Swindon
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Jurys Inn Swindon

Address
2,7 mi
19 Fleming Way
SN1 2NG Swindon
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


VILLAGE SWINDON

Address
2,9 mi
SHAW RIDGE LEISURE PARK WHITEHILL WAY
SN5 7DW Swindon
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Sun Inn

Address
2,6 mi
Coate
SN3 6AA Swindon
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn SWINDON

Address
2,7 mi
Marlborough Road
SN3 6AQ SWINDON
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


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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.

RAF Wroughton

RAF Wroughton was a Royal Air Force station located just south of the village of Wroughton, Wiltshire, UK. It is 4 miles south of the town of Swindon. The station was an operational military installation from the late 1930s through the 70s, during which time it served as host to maintenance units. Although it is no longer a military installation, the airfield and some of the original buildings still exist today.

Located at 51.51, -1.79833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Royal Air Force stations in Wiltshire, Military history of Wiltshire

Great Quarry, Swindon

Great Quarry, Swindon is a 0.994 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Wiltshire, notified in 1951.

Located at 51.5511, -1.78362 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Wiltshire, Sites of Special Scientific Interest notified in 1951, Swindon, Geology of Wiltshire

Okus Quarry

Okus Quarry is a 2,500 square metre geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Wiltshire, notified in 1951. The site was formerly notified under the name "Okus Quarries".

Located at 51.5511, -1.78939 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Wiltshire, Sites of Special Scientific Interest notified in 1951, Quarries in England

Old Town Railway Cutting, Swindon

Old Town Railway Cutting is a 1.78 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Swindon, Wiltshire, notified in 1975. It is near the site of the former Swindon Town railway station. The site is notable for an unusual exposure of the Kimmeridge Clay formation.

Located at 51.5475, -1.78075 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Wiltshire, Sites of Special Scientific Interest notified in 1975, Railway cuttings in the United Kingdom, Rail transport in Wiltshire, Parks and Open Spaces in Swindon, Transport in Swindon, Geology of Wiltshire

Burderop Wood

Burderop Wood is a 48.5 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Wiltshire, notified in 1971. The site contains wet Ash-maple and acid Pedunculate oak-Hazel-Ash woodland, and its notification as an SSSI is due to this, and in particular the richness of the associated ground flora. Ash is the most widespread tree in the wood, but a large number of mature oaks also occur.

Located at 51.5277, -1.76355 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Wiltshire, Sites of Special Scientific Interest notified in 1971

Clout's Wood

Clout's Wood is a 11.78 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Wiltshire, notified in 1951.

Located at 51.5152, -1.80396 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Wiltshire, Sites of Special Scientific Interest notified in 1951

Science Museum at Wroughton

The Science Museum at Wroughton, near Swindon, England, is the large-object store of the Science Museum (London). It is part of the National Museum of Science and Industry.

Located at 51.5122, -1.81278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Museums established in 1979, Science Museum (London), Collections of the Science Museum (London), Industry museums in the United Kingdom, Science museums in the United Kingdom, Museums in Wiltshire, Libraries in Wiltshire, Archives in Wiltshire

Rushey Platt railway station

Rushey Platt railway station was on the Midland and South Western Junction Railway at Swindon in Wiltshire. The station opened on 18 December 1883 on the Swindon and Cheltenham Extension Railway line from Swindon Town to the temporary terminus at Cirencester Watermoor.

Located at 51.5522, -1.8094 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Wiltshire, Former Midland and South Western Junction Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1883, Railway stations closed in 1905