Towns & cities · South East England
Great Bedwyn
Great Bedwyn — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bedwyn · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Great Bedwyn is located in Wiltshire, South East England, with the nearest railway station being Bedwyn, just 0.2 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Great Bedwyn is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,347 people. Address: SN8. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England". Coordinates: 51.3790°, -1.6020°.
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Official information
Great Bedwyn is a village in Wiltshire, England, known for its community activities and local governance through the Parish Council. Visitors can explore the village's vibrant community life and participate in various local events.
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
Great Bedwyn is a village and civil parish in east Wiltshire, England. The village is on the River Dun about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) southwest of Hungerford, 14 miles (23 km) southeast of Swindon and 6 miles (9.7 km) southeast of Marlborough. The Kennet and Avon Canal and the Reading to Taunton line both follow the Dun and pass through the village. Bedwyn railway station is at Great Bedwyn and is the terminus of the rail commuter service via Reading and London Paddington. The parish lies within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It includes the hamlets of Crofton and St Katharines, together with Tottenham House and part of its estate, Tottenham Park.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3790, -1.6020
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Great Bedwyn
- Postcode
- SN8
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Population
- 1,347
- Nearest railway station
- Bedwyn — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.greatbedwyn-pc.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q995623 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Great Bedwyn (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Manor Farm Great Barn Ruislip - geograph-1872739.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Great Bedwyn War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Bedwyn
Abbeys & priories · 0.2 km
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Bedwyn
Cathedrals · 0.2 km
Tanner Monument, In Churchyard, West Of West Door And By Wall, Church Of St Mary
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Pinckney Monument In Churchyard, West South West Of Door And By Graveyard Wall, Church Of St Mary
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Bedwyn Church Lock
Canal locks · 0.4 km
Burnt Mill Lock
Canal locks · 0.6 km
St Martin's Chapel, Chisbury
Chapels · 1.3 km
Stoke Manor
Manor houses · 1.3 km
Potter's Lock
Canal locks · 1.3 km
Chisbury
Towns & cities · 1.7 km
Little Bedwyn Lock
Canal locks · 1.8 km
Great Bedwyn is a village located in South East England with a population of 1,347. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,347
- Constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Great Bedwyn
21 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Great Bedwyn →
📷 5Canal locks · South East England
Bedwyn Church Lock
Bedwyn Church Lock — canal lock in Wiltshire, England.
📷 5Canal locks · South East England
Burnt Mill Lock
Burnt Mill Lock — canal lock in Wiltshire, England.
📷 5Abbeys & priories · South East England
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Bedwyn
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Bedwyn — church in Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Wilton Water
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Wilton Windmill
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Cross Droves
Cross Droves — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Tottenham House
Tottenham House — a manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Fosbury House
Fosbury House — a manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Crofton Pumping Station
Crofton Pumping Station — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Stoke Manor
Stoke Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South East England
Crofton Crossing Lock No 61 And Accommodation Bridge
Crofton Crossing Lock No 61 And Accommodation Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Great Bedwyn War Memorial
Great Bedwyn War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Fosbury and Oxenwood War Memorial
Fosbury and Oxenwood War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Tanner Monument, In Churchyard, West Of West Door And By Wall, Church Of St Mary
Tanner Monument, In Churchyard, West Of West Door And By Wall, Church Of St Mary — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Pinckney Monument In Churchyard, West South West Of Door And By Graveyard Wall, Church Of St Mary
Pinckney Monument In Churchyard, West South West Of Door And By Graveyard Wall, Church Of St Mary — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Elizabeth II Longest Living Monarch
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📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Rivar Hill
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📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Botley Hill
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Flagship📷 4Cathedrals · South West England
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Bedwyn
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Bedwyn is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Great Bedwyn War Memorial
Great Bedwyn War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Abbeys & priories · South East England
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Bedwyn
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Bedwyn — church in Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, England, UK.
Flagship📷 4Cathedrals · South West England
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Bedwyn
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Bedwyn is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Tanner Monument, In Churchyard, West Of West Door And By Wall, Church Of St Mary
Tanner Monument, In Churchyard, West Of West Door And By Wall, Church Of St Mary — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Pinckney Monument In Churchyard, West South West Of Door And By Graveyard Wall, Church Of St Mary
Pinckney Monument In Churchyard, West South West Of Door And By Graveyard Wall, Church Of St Mary — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Canal locks · South East England
Bedwyn Church Lock
Bedwyn Church Lock — canal lock in Wiltshire, England.
Where to eat & stay near Great Bedwyn
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South East England
The Three Swans Hotel
The Three Swans Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
The Bruce Arms Campsite
The Bruce Arms Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Totteridge Farm
Totteridge Farm — a campsite in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Restaurants · South East England
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Tutti Pole
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Old Craven Arms
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Queens Head Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Bedwyn?
- Great Bedwyn is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN8), in the parish of Great Bedwyn.
- What is Great Bedwyn?
- Great Bedwyn — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England.
- How do I get to Great Bedwyn?
- The nearest railway station is Bedwyn, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN8.
- Is Great Bedwyn a protected site?
- Yes — Great Bedwyn is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Great Bedwyn free to visit?
- Yes, Great Bedwyn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great Bedwyn?
- The nearest railway station is Bedwyn, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN8.