Broad Blunsdon
in Swindon of England, United Kingdom
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RAF Fairford (5 mi) - RAF Lyneham (12 mi)
- RAF Brize Norton (13 mi)
- Oxford (Kidlington) Airport (25 mi)
- Gloucestershire Airport (26 mi)
- RAF Benson (29 mi)
- Southampton Airport (49 mi)
- Coventry Airport (54 mi)
- Birmingham International Airport (58 mi)
- Bournemouth Airport (58 mi)
- City of Bath (Unesco heritage, 17 mi)
- Blaenavon Industrial Landscape (Unesco heritage, 50 mi)
- Blenheim Palace (Unesco heritage, 51 mi)
- Dorset and East Devon Coast (Unesco heritage, 71 mi)
- Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites (Unesco heritage, 75 mi)
- Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal (Unesco heritage, 105 mi)
- Derwent Valley Mills (Unesco heritage, 111 mi)
- Bowood Golf & Country Club (Golf course, 17 mi)
- Chippenham Golf Club (Golf course, 18 mi)
- Lilley Brook Golf Club (Golf course, 21 mi)
- Faringdon Golf Course (Golf course, 27 mi)
- Birdland Park and Gardens (zoo, (19 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 51.613 and -1.779 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 51° 36' 48" and W -1° 46' 43"
- 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: 04:40 AM (Thursday)
- Timezone: Europe/London
- UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 7:25 am and 4:17 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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Delve into Broad Blunsdon
Broad Blunsdon in Swindon (England) with it's 1,803 habitants is a city located in United Kingdom about 71 mi (or 115 km) west of London, the country's capital town.
Current time in Broad Blunsdon is now 04:40 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 10 airports closer to Broad Blunsdon, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RAF Fairford in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 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 17 mi (or 27 km), South. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 1 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Hannington, Swindon, Cricklade, Lydiard Tregoze and Purton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 51 °F
| Morning Temperature | 9°C / 48 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 7°C / 45 °F |
| Night Temperature | 6°C / 42 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 78% |
| Air Pressure | 1033 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South-West |
| Cloud Conditions | Scattered clouds, covering 28% of sky |
| General Conditions | Scattered clouds |
Friday, 15th of November 2024
9°C (48 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.
Saturday, 16th of November 2024
10°C (50 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.
Sunday, 17th of November 2024
7°C (45 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Swindon Marriott Hotel
Blunsdon House
DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon
Stanton House
Holiday Inn Express SWINDON CITY CENTRE
Jurys Inn Swindon
TRAVELODGE SWINDON CENTRAL
VILLAGE SWINDON
The Sun Inn
Holiday Inn SWINDON
Videos from this area
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![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...
Trains at Swindon 05/11/2013
A variety of services heading East and West at Swindon in the South West of the United Kingdom. Trains include: First Great Western HSTs and a Freightliner 66. Filmed on 5th November 2013,...
![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'...
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Attractions and noteworthy things
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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.
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.
Nova Hreod
Nova Hreod College is a comprehensive school in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, educating children between the ages of eleven and sixteen. The school is a dual specialist Science College and Mathematics and Computing College, designated as such in September 2006. Hreod is the Anglo Saxon word for a reed. The small stream that runs along the bottom of the field where the school was built is called the Hreod Burna, from which the first school got its name.
Swindon Stadium
Swindon Stadium is a greyhound racing track located in Blunsdon, Swindon, England. Matinée races take place on Monday and Friday with evening race meetings on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Rodbourne
Rodbourne (previously known as Even Swindon) is a suburb of Swindon in Wiltshire, England.
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