Beechingstoke
in Wiltshire of England, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.332 and -1.876 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 19' 56" and W -1° 52' 33"
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: 07:49 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:45 am and 8:24 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
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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: 2024-04-26 08:02:42

Delve into Beechingstoke

Beechingstoke in Wiltshire (England) is a city located in United Kingdom about 76 mi (or 123 km) west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Beechingstoke is now 07:49 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports closer to Beechingstoke, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RAF Lyneham in a distance of 13 mi (or 21 km), North-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 11 mi (or 17 km), East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Woodborough, Wilsford, Rushall, Avebury and Huish. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 6°C / 42 °F

Morning Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 94%
Air Pressure 1003 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

4°C (40 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

13°C (55 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

13°C (56 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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

Carvings and Shapes at West Kennet Long Barrow

Published: October 14, 2009
Length: 15:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Marina Graham

West Kennet Long Barrow is thought to have been built in about 3800BC. That makes it about six thousand years old. The remains of the 46 individuals and their belongings found inside...


East Kennett - The Ridgeway (Byway, N-S)

Published: May 02, 2014
Length: 25:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WiltshireByways

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1998 KTM 620SC

Published: November 06, 2012
Length: 29:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WiltshireByways

Recorded on 1st May 2010 on a now closed private track (Broadbury Banks) on the side of Salisbury Plain near Wilsford in Wiltshire. Featured are a '98 620SC and a CR250.


Tour of Britain 2014 - Rushall, Wiltshire (Stage 6)

Published: September 12, 2014
Length: 03:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WiltshireByways

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L' Elegance Carriages No1

Published: May 27, 2009
Length: 51:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Graham Brown

Our two Frieians horses, Hercules and Samson, doing a days work on the hotest day of 2008. They didn't even break out in a sweat (unlike the driver and groom!) This video, filmed in HD, replaces...


Pebbly Maximus

Published: July 01, 2012
Length: 47:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Hayley Hankey

2* Dressage Barbury Castle International Event 2012.


A Ride Around Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire (620SC, 15.8.12)

Published: August 17, 2012
Length: 32:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WiltshireByways

A ride around Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire using off-road/trail routes where appropriate rights of way exist. The route crosses Salisbury Plain, Larkhill and Westbury White Horse. Note: ...


paragliding - milk hill white horse (2.10.2011)

Published: October 04, 2011
Length: 12:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dave Ross

paragliding in the pewsey downs.


Manningford Bohune - A345 to A342 Lower Everleigh (Byway, E-W)

Published: April 27, 2013
Length: 13:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WiltshireByways

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Manningford Bruce - Primrose Lane to Dragon Lane (Byway, W-E)

Published: May 30, 2012
Length: 40:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WiltshireByways

NGR Start: Su132594 NGR Finish: SU136593 Byway Number: ? Date: 23.05.12 Condition: Dirt track. Notes: Several dwellings adjoin the byway.


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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.

Wiltshire

Wiltshire is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is landlocked and borders the counties of Dorset, Somerset, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. It contains the unitary authority of Swindon and covers 3,485 km . The ancient county town was Wilton, but since 1930 Wiltshire County Council and its successor Wiltshire Council (from 2009) have been based at Trowbridge. Wiltshire is characterised by its high downland and wide valleys.

Located at 51.3333, -1.91667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wiltshire, English unitary authorities created in 2009, Unitary authorities of England, Local government districts of South West England

Vale of Pewsey

The Vale of Pewsey or Pewsey Vale is an area of Wiltshire, England to the east of Devizes and south of Marlborough, centred on the town of Pewsey.

Located at 51.352, -1.851 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Valleys of England, Geography of Wiltshire

Wilsford, Wiltshire

Wilsford is a village and civil parish in the Vale of Pewsey in the English county of Wiltshire

Located at 51.3138, -1.85647 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Wiltshire

All Cannings Cross

All Cannings Cross is the name of farm and an archaeological site close to All Cannings near Devizes in the English county of Wiltshire. It is famous as being the first site where the emergence of iron age technology in Britain was identified by archaeologists. In 1911 it was first investigated by Ben and Maud Cunnington after they were informed of finds of numerous hammerstones in a ploughed field in the Vale of Pewsey.

Located at 51.37, -1.887 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Wiltshire, Iron Age sites in England, Archaeological sites in Wiltshire, Former populated places in England

Woodborough, Wiltshire

Woodborough is a small village near Pewsey, Wiltshire. It is named for the woods surrounding it. All significant local government services are provided by Wiltshire Council, with its headquarters in Trowbridge, and the parish is represented there by Brigadier Robert Hall. Its Member of Parliament is Claire Perry, Member for Devizes.

Located at 51.338, -1.847 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Wiltshire

Marden, Wiltshire

Marden is a small village in the County of Wiltshire, in the south west of England.

Located at 51.328, -1.873 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Wiltshire

Patney

Patney is a village in Wiltshire, England, located around 7 km south-east of Devizes. The A342 road runs just to the south of it. All significant local government services are provided by Wiltshire Council, with its headquarters in Trowbridge, and the parish is represented there by Brigadier Robert Hall. Its Member of Parliament is Claire Perry, Member for Devizes.

Located at 51.3167, -1.9 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Wiltshire

Marden Henge

Marden Henge is the largest stone age henge enclosure in the United Kingdom, located in the village of Marden, Wiltshire, situated within the Vale of Pewsey between the World Heritage sites of Avebury and Stonehenge. Encompassing an area of 15 hectares and under the care of English Heritage, antiquarian accounts of the site describe a huge mound within the enclosure called Hatfield Barrow, which collapsed after excavation by William Cunnington in the early 19th century.

Located at 51.328, -1.873 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2nd-millennium BC architecture, Buildings and structures in Wiltshire, English Heritage sites in Wiltshire, History of Wiltshire, Ruins in Wiltshire, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Wiltshire, Stone Age sites in England, Neolithic settlements, Visitor attractions in Wiltshire, Archaeological sites in Wiltshire


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Beechingstoke