Grittleton
in Wiltshire of England, United Kingdom

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.519 and -2.206 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 31' 6" and W -2° 12' 20"
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: 04:51 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:26 am and 4:19 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Grittleton

Grittleton in Wiltshire (England) is a town in United Kingdom about 89 mi (or 144 km) west of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Grittleton is now 04:51 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports near Grittleton, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RAF Lyneham in a distance of 9 mi (or 15 km), East. 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 26 mi (or 42 km), East. 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: Luckington, Norton, Biddestone, Nettleton and North Wraxall. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 53 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 85%
Air Pressure 1033 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 83% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Friday, 15th of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
4°C (40 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

9°C (48 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Old House At Home

Address
2,6 mi
Burton
SN14 7LT Burton,Chippenham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 22:00


Stable Cottage - Battens Farm

Address
3,1 mi
Battens Farm, Allington
SN14 6LT Chippenham
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Hare & Hounds

Address
5,8 mi
Westonbirt
GL8 8QL Westonbirt,Tetbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 23:00 - Checkin: 07:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Chippenham

Address
4,3 mi
CEPEN PARK WEST CEPEN WAY
SN14 6UZ Chippenham
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Diana Lodge

Address
5,2 mi
72 Marshfield Road
SN15 1JR Chippenham
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Pines Guest Accommodation

Address
5,3 mi
81-82 Marshfield Rd
SN15 1JR Chippenham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 22:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Neeld Arms

Address
0,2 mi
The Street
SN14 6AP Chippenham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 17:30
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00 (lunchbreak: 15:30 - 17:30)
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE CHIPPENHAM LEIGH DELAMERE M4

Address
2,1 mi
MOTO SERVICE AREA LEIGH DELAMERE
SN14 6LB CHIPPENHAM
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


TRAVELODGE LEIGH DELAMERE M4 WEST

Address
2,1 mi
MOTO SERVICE AREA LEIGH DELAMERE, M4 MOTORWAY
SN14 6LB Chippenham
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


WHATLEY MANOR

Address
5,2 mi
EASTON GREY
SN16 0RB MALMESBURY
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

BRSCC Super Mighty Mini's Championship Castle Combe Bank Holiday Monday 25 August 2014

Published: August 26, 2014
Length: 42:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: David Kirkman

BRSCC Super Mighty Mini's Championship race at Castle Combe on 25 August 2014.


Japfest 2013 - The Trip (Devonshire Convoy)

Published: May 16, 2013
Length: 20:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TeamDriftNationVideo

Our 20+ car convoy on the way up to Castle Combe circuit for Japfest 2013. Most cars hailing from the Devon area.


GoPro Black 3 - 360° view of Castle Combe, Wiltshire. Voted UK's prettiest village.

Published: June 16, 2013
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Dazel Domanillo

Castle Combe in Wiltshire is very pretty, Whether or not I rate it as number 1 is up for debate. Needs more thatched roofs.


Castle Combe Race 21st April 2014 Tony Hutchings Audi TT

Published: April 23, 2014
Length: 29:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: turnpikeracing

Race win by Tony Hutchings in his Audi TT at Castle Combe.


Castle Combe Duathlon

Published: August 05, 2009
Length: 13:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: neilstube4u

10 mile Bike.


Dave Vivian at Formula Ford 1600 Festival, Castle Combe

Published: March 24, 2013
Length: 06:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Milo Longboarder

David Vivian coming through the field...again, at the Castle Combe Formula Ford Festival.


Volkswagen 1303 Beetle at Castle Combe UK

Published: November 26, 2006
Length: 42:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: sprintstar66

My Volkswagen 1303 Beetle at an track day at Castle Combe circuit in the UK. It had a stock 1600 engine, but lowered and stiffened suspension. For further developements, see www.fastbug.net.


2013 Dick Mayo Sprint

Published: February 10, 2014
Length: 31:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Bristol Motor Club

Bristol Motor Club members star in this epic adventure of 0.75 laps around Castle Combe Circuit. The club organises two sprints each year at Castle Combe; the Great Western Sprint and the...


Castle Combe - Supercar Saturday 2014

Published: October 26, 2014
Length: 44:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: RaufGorges

On track action from the Supercar Saturday event at Castle Combe, 25th October 2014. A great event with a good assortment of cars, all in aid of the Stroke Association Charity. And by donating,...


Caterham R600 / 620 R Qualifying at Castle Combe Circuit - 14th July 2013

Published: July 25, 2013
Length: 48:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JonBarnesdotcom

Caterham works driver, Jon Barnes, takes the Caterham R600 race car for a lap of Castle Combe, 14th July 2013. This was a lap of 1:09.6, set during qualifying and was fast enough to secure...


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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.

Grittleton House School

Grittleton House School is a small, family-run independent school and children's daycare provider situated in the village of Grittleton near Chippenham in Wiltshire. The school is co-educational with around 300 pupils and toddlers aged 2-16. Grittleton House is non-selective and therefore classes are made up of pupils with a wide range of abilities. It offers pupils small classes and claims to teach traditional family values, courtesy, consideration for others, and responsibility for oneself.

Located at 51.5196, -2.20192 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Independent schools in Wiltshire, Educational institutions established in 1951, Grade II* listed buildings in Wiltshire, People educated at Grittleton House School

Castle Combe Circuit

Castle Combe Circuit is a motor racing circuit in Wiltshire, England, approximately 20 miles from Bristol. The circuit used to be the perimeter track of a World War II airfield, and opened to racing in 1950.

Located at 51.4897, -2.2125 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Motorsport venues in England, Sports venues in Wiltshire, Castle Combe

Grittleton

Grittleton is a village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, 7 miles NW of Chippenham, Wiltshire at grid reference ST860800. The Grittleton House estate is the home of Grittleton House School, which was founded in 1951. The village is represented in parliament by James Gray and in Wiltshire Council by Jane Scott, both Conservatives.

Located at 51.5187, -2.20316 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Wiltshire

Alderton Tunnel

The Alderton Tunnel sits on the South Wales Main Line on a stretch of line between Swindon and Bristol Parkway. It is 506 yards long. It was opened on 1 January 1903 along with the line between Wootton Bassett and Badminton, that being the first section of the South Wales & Bristol Direct Line of the Great Western Railway. Building of the tunnel commenced at least two years before 1903 as the rise in railway workers boarding in Alderton village can be seen in the 1901 UK Census.

Located at 51.5417, -2.22194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
South Wales Main Line, Railway tunnels in England, Rail transport in Wiltshire, Great Western Railway

RAF Castle Combe

RAF Castle Combe was a Second World War Royal Air Force station situated half a mile southeast of Castle Combe in Wiltshire, England. The Castle Combe airfield opened in May 1941. The land which the airfield occupied belonged to the Castle Combe estate, which was owned by the Gorst family. It was used as a practice landing ground by nearby RAF Hullavington, home of No. 9 Service Flying Training School. Flying training expanded considerably and the facilities were upgraded.

Located at 51.4897, -2.2125 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Royal Air Force stations in Wiltshire, Military history of Wiltshire, Castle Combe

Manor House Hotel

Manor House Hotel is a 14th century country house hotel in Castle Combe, Wiltshire in the south of England.

Located at 51.4938, -2.23209 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Hotels in Wiltshire, Castle Combe, Country houses in Wiltshire

Castle Combe Clock

The Castle Combe clock is situated in St. Andrews Church, Castle Combe, Wiltshire.

Located at 51.4934, -2.2298 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Turret clocks, Castle Combe, Clocks in the United Kingdom

Grittleton Strict Baptist Chapel

Grittleton Strict Baptist Chapel is a redundant Baptist chapel located in The Street, Grittleton, Wiltshire, England. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Historic Chapels Trust.

Located at 51.5193, -2.2006 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Grade II* listed buildings in Wiltshire, 18th-century architecture, 18th-century church buildings, Churches preserved by the Historic Chapels Trust


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Grittleton