Steeple Ashton
in Wiltshire of England, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.310 and -2.135 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 18' 37" and W -2° 8' 7"
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: 08:09 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:42 am and 4:08 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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Steeple Ashton

Steeple Ashton in Wiltshire (England) with it's 935 inhabitants is located in United Kingdom about 88 mi (or 141 km) west of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Steeple Ashton is now 08:09 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports in the wider vicinity of Steeple Ashton, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RAF Lyneham in a distance of 15 mi (or 24 km), North-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 22 mi (or 35 km), East. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Bratton, Edington, Bulkington, Seend and North Bradley. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Chance of rainfall 22%
Air Humidity 82%
Air Pressure 992 hPa
Wind Speed High wind, near gale with 26 km/h (16 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Monday, 25th of November 2024

9°C (48 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

6°C (43 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

An Auberge Resort Malliouhana

Address
4,0 mi
Malliouhana
AI-02640 West End Village
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Beechfield House

Address
5,5 mi
Beanacre Rd
SN12 7PU Beanacre
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 7:30 - 23:00


The Kings Arms Hotel - Inn

Address
4,3 mi
20 Market Place
SN12 6EX Melksham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hilbury Court Hotel

Address
2,8 mi
Hilperton Road
BA14 7JW Trowbridge
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Conigre Hotel

Address
4,0 mi
Semington Road
SN12 6BZ Melksham
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Trowbridge

Address
3,1 mi
ST STEPHENS PLACE
BA14 8AH Trowbridge
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

A trip from Morrisons Westbury via Bratton and West Ashton to Tesco Trowbridge X 4

Published: October 25, 2009
Length: 59:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Philip Reed

Presented at four times normal speed, an autumnal trip from Westbury to Trowbridge via Bratton, Dunge and West Ashton.


Anti-Tank Pillbox Type FW3/28A

Published: March 04, 2011
Length: 11:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: John Grech

This Anti-Tank Pillbox, Official Designation FW3/28A, Is Situated On The Outskirts Of Semington Village In Wiltshire. It Was Originally Part Of Stop line Blue And Would Have Been An Integral...


White Christmas - The Semingtones

Published: December 08, 2013
Length: 42:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: nellythemarrow

The Semingtones, the ladies choir of Semington in Wiltshire, performing White Christmas to celebrate the lighting of the village Christmas tree. Conductor Lorraine Mahoney.


12 Days of Christmas - The Semingtones

Published: December 08, 2013
Length: 18:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: nellythemarrow

The Semingtones, the ladies choir of Semington in Wiltshire, performing the Twelve Days of Christmas to celebrate the lighting of the village Christmas tree. Conductor Lorraine Mahoney.


I Sing of a Maiden - The Semingtones

Published: December 08, 2013
Length: 48:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: nellythemarrow

The Semingtones, the ladies choir of Semington in Wiltshire, performing I Sing of a Maiden to celebrate the lighting of the village Christmas tree. Conductor Lorraine Mahoney.


A trip from Westbury to Tesco Trowbridge

Published: January 01, 2010
Length: 25:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Philip Reed

A trip from Westbury to Tesco in Trowbridge.


(HD) Tornado 60163 FLYS PAST Edington 18th June 2009

Published: July 18, 2009
Length: 58:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Steam trains by XxBec3509

(HD) Tornado 60163 FLYS PAST Edington departing Westbury and heading up the Berks and Hants line 18th June 2009.


Salisbury Plain - Edington to Coulston Hill (Salisbury Hollow) (Byway, W-E)

Published: November 09, 2012
Length: 47:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WiltshireByways

NGR Start: ST934533 NGR Finish: ST950529 Byway Number: EDIN26 Date: 7.11.12 Condition: Dirt track with some ruts. Note: Popular with walkers. Beware houses at bottom!


Once in Royal David's City - The Semingtones

Published: December 08, 2013
Length: 35:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: nellythemarrow

The Semingtones, the ladies' choir of Semington in Wiltshire, performing Once in Royal David's City to celebrate the lighting of the village Christmas tree. ...


Welcome to Stephen Graver Ltd.

Published: March 26, 2013
Length: 15:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Stephen Graver

Stephen Graver Ltd welcome video. (1 minute summary) Introducing Stephen Graver Ltd, the studio and workshops in Steeple Ashton.


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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.

Seend Cleeve Quarry

Seend Cleeve Quarry is a 7.5 acres Geological Site of Special Scientific Interest at Seend Cleeve, Wiltshire, England, notified in 1987. The site was an iron ore quarry and a steel mill, with the coal being delivered via the Kennet and Avon Canal. It also had its own on-site railway. None of these facilities had been preserved; the site is now pasture.

Located at 51.3471, -2.0976 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Wiltshire, Sites of Special Scientific Interest notified in 1987

Bratton Downs

Bratton Downs is a 395.8 hectare biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Wiltshire, notified in 1971.

Located at 51.2689, -2.10889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Wiltshire, Sites of Special Scientific Interest notified in 1971, Hills of Wiltshire

Edington Priory

Edington Priory in Wiltshire, England, was founded by William Edington, the bishop of Winchester, in 1332 in his home village of Edington. The priory church was built between 1352 and 1361.

Located at 51.2789, -2.1068 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Augustinian monasteries in England, Monasteries in Wiltshire, Grade I listed monasteries, Grade I listed buildings in Wiltshire, 1332 establishments in England, Churches in Wiltshire, Christian monasteries established in the 14th century

Semington Locks

The Semington Locks are situated at Semington, Wiltshire on the Kennet and Avon Canal, England. Both the locks at Semington were built between 1718 and 1723 under the supervision of the engineer John Hore of Newbury. They have a combined rise/fall of 16 feet 1 inch (4.9 m). The two locks at Semington are known as Buckley's (No.15) and Barrett's (No.16). Adjacent to the locks is the point at which the former Wilts and Berks Canal joined the Kennet and Avon.

Located at 51.3471, -2.14497 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal, Canals in Wiltshire

Seend Locks

Seend Locks are at Seend Cleeve, Wiltshire on the Kennet and Avon Canal, England. The five locks were built between 1718 and 1723 under the supervision of the engineer John Hore of Newbury. They have a rise/fall of 38 ft 4ins (11.68m). During the 19th century there were several wharves at Seend primarily serving the Seend Iron Works but these have been disused for many years. The five locks at Seend Cleeve are numbered 17 to 21.

Located at 51.3507, -2.09759 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal, Canals in Wiltshire

RAF Keevil

Royal Air Force Station Keevil or more simply RAF Keevil is a former Royal Air Force station located 4 miles east of Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England. The airfield was built on a site previously ear-marked for the purpose in the mid-1930s. Consisting of 3 long concrete runways the airfield was used by the Royal Air Force and the United States Army Air Forces Eighth and Ninth Air Forces.

Located at 51.3128, -2.11306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airfields of the IX Fighter Command in the United Kingdom, Military history of Wiltshire, Royal Air Force stations in Wiltshire

Whorwellsdown Hundred

Whorwellsdown was a hundred of the English county of Wiltshire, lying in the west of the county to the south of the towns of Bradford on Avon and Melksham and to the north and east of Westbury. An arm of the hundred reached several miles southwards into Salisbury Plain, with a detached portion, a tithing of Tilshead, lying high on the Plain about five miles east of the southern arm of the rest of the hundred. At its western end, it reached as far as the Somerset county boundary.

Located at 51.32, -2.14 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hundreds of Wiltshire, History of Wiltshire

Semington Halt railway station

Semington Halt railway station was the railway station serving Semington in Wiltshire, England. The station was on the Devizes Branch Line, in between Holt Junction and Seend.

Located at 51.3525, -2.14508 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Wiltshire, Railway stations opened in 1929, Railway stations closed in 1964, Beeching closures in England