Froxfield
in Wiltshire of England, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.411 and -1.572 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 24' 38" and W -1° 34' 19"
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: 09:55 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:47 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: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Discover Froxfield

Froxfield in Wiltshire (England) is a town in United Kingdom about 63 mi (or 101 km) west of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Froxfield is now 09:55 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports near Froxfield, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RAF Lyneham in a distance of 19 mi (or 31 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 4 mi (or 6 km), South-West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Chilton Foliat, Great Bedwyn, Shalbourne, Burbage and Mildenhall. 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 2°C / 36 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 80%
Air Pressure 1005 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 84% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 26th of April 2024

8°C (47 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

6°C (43 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Crown at Aldbourne

Address
5,2 mi
The Square
SN8 2DU Marlborough
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Crown and Anchor

Address
2,7 mi
1 Crowood Lane
SN8 2PT Marlborough
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Days Inn Membury M4 Welcome Break Service Area

Address
5,1 mi
Membury Motorway Services Area
RG17 7TZ Lambourn,Hungerford
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

Ramsbury - Hilldrop to Aldbourne (Byway, S-N)

Published: September 10, 2012
Length: 10:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WiltshireByways

NGR Start: SU263722 NGR Finish: SU265746 Byway Number: RAMS3 Date: 07.09.12 Condition: Hard track and rutted grass track.


Shalbourne Ridge Day 24 02 13

Published: February 24, 2013
Length: 05:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Chris Bessent

Flying on the Ridge at Shalbourne.


Shalbourne - Newtown Lane (Byway, W-E)

Published: March 16, 2013
Length: 14:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WiltshireByways

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Little Bedwyn Lock and HST

Published: December 02, 2012
Length: 38:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: bill a graham

A view of Little Bedwyn Lock on the Kennet and Avon canal in Wiltshire, England. The scene, looking Eastwards towards Hungerford, is from a small minor road crossing over the canal and the...


An Introduction to Sir William Bentley Billiards.mp4

Published: April 24, 2012
Length: 02:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sir William Bentley Billiards

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Froxfield - Little Bedwyn to Jugg's Wood (Byway & ORPA, S-N)

Published: September 14, 2012
Length: 38:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WiltshireByways

NGR Start: SU304659 NGR Finish: SU304672 Byway Number: FROX7 Date: 09.09.12 Condition: Grassy track. Notes: Popular with horse riders.


The West Somerset Steam Express 21st July 2012

Published: July 21, 2012
Length: 38:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mookie1340

Un-rebuilt Battle of Britain class No. 34067 Tangmere thrashing down the line near Great Bedwyn.


Blocked Byway, Old Sign and Canal Lock Operation

Published: October 16, 2013
Length: 17:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WiltshireByways

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Tangmere at Crofton, Wiltshire with The Somerset Explorer 14 2 09

Published: February 15, 2009
Length: 48:00 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: combusticus

Battle of Britain Class Pacific Tangmere 34067 heads towards Crofton Pumping Station with The Somerset Explorer on Valentine's Day. The engine is reflected in the Kennet and Avon Canal as she passes.


The Farthing Layouts: Painting coach panels (GWR model railway)

Published: December 27, 2011
Length: 13:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: gwrmodelling .

Technique for painting panels on model railway coaches.


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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.

Chilton Foliat Meadows

Chilton Foliat Meadows is a 54.6 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in the civil parish of Chilton Foliat in the English county of Wiltshire. It was notified in 1971 and is split across Berkshire and Wiltshire.

Located at 51.4308, -1.54828 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Berkshire, Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Wiltshire, Sites of Special Scientific Interest notified in 1971

Potter's Lock

Potter's Lock is on the Kennet and Avon Canal, at Bedwyn, Wiltshire, England. Potter's lock was built between 1718 and 1723 under the supervision of the engineer John Hore of Newbury. The canal is administered by British Waterways. The lock has a rise/fall of 7 ft 6 in (2.28 m).

Located at 51.3869, -1.58751 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal, Canals in Wiltshire

Little Bedwyn Lock

Little Bedwyn Lock is on the Kennet and Avon Canal, at Little Bedwyn, Wiltshire, England. The lock at Little Bedwyn was built between 1718 and 1723 under the supervision of the engineer John Hore of Newbury. The canal is administered by British Waterways. The lock has a rise/fall of 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m).

Located at 51.3914, -1.5846 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal, Canals in Wiltshire

Oakhill Down Lock

Oakhill Down Lock is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, at Froxfield, Wiltshire, England. Oakhill Down Lock was built between 1718 and 1723 under the supervision of the engineer John Hore of Newbury. The canal is administered by British Waterways. The lock has a rise/fall of 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m). It is a grade II listed building.

Located at 51.4021, -1.57156 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Grade II listed buildings in Wiltshire, Locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal, Canals in Wiltshire

Froxfield Middle Lock

Froxfield Middle Lock is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, at Froxfield, Wiltshire, England. Froxfield Middle Lock was built between 1718 and 1723 under the supervision of the engineer John Hore of Newbury. The canal is administered by British Waterways. The lock has a rise/fall of 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m).

Located at 51.4048, -1.56866 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal, Canals in Wiltshire

Froxfield Bottom Lock

Froxfield Bottom Lock is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, at Froxfield, Wiltshire, England. Froxfield Bottom Lock was built between 1718 and 1723 under the supervision of the engineer John Hore of Newbury. The canal is administered by British Waterways. The lock has a rise/fall of 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m).

Located at 51.4066, -1.56577 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal, Canals in Wiltshire

Picketfield Lock

Picketfield Lock is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, near Hungerford, Berkshire, England. Picketfield Lock was built between 1718 and 1723 under the supervision of the engineer, John Hore of Newbury. The canal is administered by British Waterways. The lock has a rise/fall of 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m).

Located at 51.4101, -1.54848 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Locks of Berkshire, Locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal

Littlecote Roman Villa

Littlecote Roman Villa is a Roman winged corridor villa and associated religious complex at Littlecote Park in the civil parish of Ramsbury in the English county of Wiltshire. It has been archaeologically excavated under the direction of Bryn Walters, and is on display to the public.

Located at 51.4333, -1.56963 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roman religious sites in England, Roman villas in Wiltshire, Visitor attractions in Wiltshire, Archaeological sites in Wiltshire, Former populated places in England


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Froxfield