Towns & cities · South East England
Burbage
Also known as: Burbage, Wiltshire
Burbage — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bedwyn · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Burbage is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,660 people. Address: SN8. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England". Coordinates: 51.3490°, -1.6710°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Burbage is a village and civil parish in the Vale of Pewsey, Wiltshire, England. It is about 6 miles (9.7 km) south of Marlborough and 20 miles (32 km) west of Newbury. The parish includes the hamlets of Durley, Eastcourt, Marr Green, Ram Alley, Stibb Green, The Warren (which is close to Tottenham House), and Westcourt.
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Background
History
The name Burbage derives from the Old English burh bæc meaning 'fortification by a stream', or 'fortification by a ridge'. The 1086 Domesday survey recorded a church, four landholders and 15 households, and a further eight households at the settlement later known as Wulfhall or Wolfhall, about three-quarters of a mile to the east. In the 16th century, Wulfhall was the seat of the Seymour family; among them Jane Seymour, who was queen to Henry VIII. The Seymour manor house was demolished in 1723 and replaced by a larger house nearby. Wulfhall was anciently a tithing of Great Bedwyn parish and was transferred to Burbage parish in the late 19th century. The Kennet and Avon Canal, completed in…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3490, -1.6710
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Burbage
- Postcode
- SN8
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Population
- 1,660
- Nearest railway station
- Bedwyn — 6.1 km
- Official site
- www.burbage-pc.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q693399 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Burbage, Wiltshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Church of All Saints, Burbage (5) - geograph.org.uk - 1328747.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Kingston Monument In Churchyard, Approximately 7 Metres South Of South Aisle, Church Of All Saints
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Church of All Saints
Abbeys & priories · 0.4 km
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Barn House
Historic houses · 0.6 km
Wolfhall
Manor houses · 1.4 km
Wolfhall Manor
Manor houses · 1.4 km
Wolfhall Bridge At Su 244624
Historic bridges · 2.0 km
Wolfhall Fields Bridge And Crofton Top Lock At Su 249623
Historic bridges · 2.2 km
Three Hearn And Collins Monuments In Churchyard, Approximately 4-6 Metres South Of Nave, Church Of Holy Trinity
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
Butcher Monument In Churchyard, Approximately 11 Metres South West Of West End, Church Of Holy Trinity
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
Crofton Locks
Canal locks · 2.6 km
Grafton
Villages · 2.7 km
Easton Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.7 km
Burbage is a village in South East England with a population of 1,660. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,660
- Constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Burbage
15 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Burbage →
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Barn House
Barn House — house in Burbage, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Abbeys & priories · South East England
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints — church in Burbage, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Canal locks · South East England
Crofton Locks
Crofton Locks — canal locks in Wiltshire, England.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Wolfhall
Wolfhall — a manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Wolfhall Manor
Wolfhall Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South East England
Wolfhall Bridge At Su 244624
Wolfhall Bridge At Su 244624 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South East England
Wolfhall Fields Bridge And Crofton Top Lock At Su 249623
Wolfhall Fields Bridge And Crofton Top Lock At Su 249623 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
East Grafton War Memorial
East Grafton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Kingston Monument In Churchyard, Approximately 7 Metres South Of South Aisle, Church Of All Saints
Kingston Monument In Churchyard, Approximately 7 Metres South Of South Aisle, Church Of All Saints — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Butcher Monument In Churchyard, Approximately 11 Metres South West Of West End, Church Of Holy Trinity
Butcher Monument In Churchyard, Approximately 11 Metres South West Of West End, Church Of Holy Trinity — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Three Hearn And Collins Monuments In Churchyard, Approximately 4-6 Metres South Of Nave, Church Of Holy Trinity
Three Hearn And Collins Monuments In Churchyard, Approximately 4-6 Metres South Of Nave, Church Of Holy Trinity — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Grafton, Wiltshire
Grafton, Wiltshire — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Easton Hill
Easton Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Easton Clump
Easton Clump — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 240 m.
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Kingston Monument In Churchyard, Approximately 7 Metres South Of South Aisle, Church Of All Saints
Kingston Monument In Churchyard, Approximately 7 Metres South Of South Aisle, Church Of All Saints — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Abbeys & priories · South East England
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints — church in Burbage, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Barn House
Barn House — house in Burbage, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Wolfhall
Wolfhall — a manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Wolfhall Manor
Wolfhall Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South East England
Wolfhall Bridge At Su 244624
Wolfhall Bridge At Su 244624 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Burbage
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South East England
The Bruce Arms Campsite
The Bruce Arms Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Totteridge Farm
Totteridge Farm — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5
📷 5
📷 7Hotels · South East England
Castle & Ball Hotel
Castle & Ball Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 7Places to eat & drink
📷 7Cafés · South East England
St Peter's and St Paul's
St Peter's and St Paul's — a café in england south east.
📷 7
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Queens Head Inn
The Queens Head Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Pelican Public House
The Pelican Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Cricketer's Arms
The Cricketer's Arms in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burbage?
- Burbage is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN8), in the parish of Burbage.
- What is Burbage?
- Burbage — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England.
- How do I get to Burbage?
- The nearest railway station is Bedwyn, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN8.
- Is Burbage a protected site?
- Yes — Burbage is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Burbage free to visit?
- Yes, Burbage is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burbage?
- The nearest railway station is Bedwyn, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN8.