Towns & cities · South West England
Rowde
Rowde — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Melksham · 8.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Rowde is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,073 people. Address: SN10. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.3600°, -2.0300°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Rowde () is a village and civil parish in the English county of Wiltshire, on the A342 about 1.7 miles (2.7 km) northwest of Devizes. The parish includes the hamlet of Tanis.
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Background
History
The village now mainly consists of modern brick-built houses, but a number of 17th-century buildings still remain in the centre of the village, including the George & Dragon public house. This was pre-dated in the village by another pub, a timber framed and thatched building that was destroyed by fire in 1938; a replacement, the Cross Keys now stands in its place. On the outskirts of Rowde are the Caen Hill flight of locks of the Kennet and Avon Canal. The canal rises 237 feet by means of 29 locks, 16 of them in a straight line at Caen Hill. The canal was constructed between 1794 and 1810 and served to link Devizes with Bristol and London. It fell into disuse after the coming of the railway…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3600, -2.0300
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Rowde
- Postcode
- SN10
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
- Population
- 1,073
- Nearest railway station
- Melksham — 8.3 km
- Official site
- www.rowdevillage.org
Sources
Other places nearby
Rowde War Memorial Cross
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Caen Hill Locks
Canal locks · 0.9 km
Rowde Mill
Watermills · 0.9 km
Caen Hill Flight of Locks
Viewpoints · 0.9 km
Marsh Lane Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
Rowdeford Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Foxhangers Canalside Holidays
Campsites · 1.6 km
Prison Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
St Peter's Church War Memorial, Devizes
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
St Peter's Church, Devizes
Historic churches · 1.8 km
Shane's Castle
Castles · 1.8 km
The Town Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
Rowde is a village located in South East England with a population of 1,073. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,073
- Constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
Things to see in Rowde
78 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Rowde →
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📷 5Historic houses · South West England
1-4 Lansdowne Grove, Morris Lane
1-4 Lansdowne Grove, Morris Lane — houses in Devizes, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Barford House
Barford House — house in Devizes, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Brownston House
Brownston House — Grade I listed house in Devizes, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Viewpoints · South West England
Caen Hill Flight of Locks
Caen Hill Flight of Locks is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Canal locks · South West England
Caen Hill Locks
Caen Hill Locks — Flight of locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St John the Baptist, Devizes
Church of St John the Baptist, Devizes — church in Devizes, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary — church in Devizes, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Devizes Castle
Devizes Castle — Grade I listed castle in Devizes, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Great Porch House
Great Porch House — house in Devizes, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Greystone House
Greystone House — house in Devizes, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Heathcote House
Heathcote House — house in Devizes, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Kennet & Avon Canal Museum
Kennet & Avon Canal Museum — museum in Wiltshire, England.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Market Cross
Market Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Parnella House
Parnella House — house in Devizes, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Pound House
Pound House — house in Bromham, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Saint Edith's House
Saint Edith's House — house in Bromham, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Shane's Castle
Shane's Castle — castle in Devizes, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Southbroom House
Southbroom House — house in Devizes, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
St Peter's Church, Devizes
St Peter's Church, Devizes — church in Devizes, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Verlucio
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📷 5Theatres · South West England
Wharf Theatre
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📷 5Museums · South West England
Wiltshire Museum
Wiltshire Museum — Museum in Devizes, England, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Mother Anthony's Well
Mother Anthony's Well — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Rowde War Memorial Cross
Rowde War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Canal locks · South West England
Caen Hill Locks
Caen Hill Locks — Flight of locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal.
📷 5📷 5Viewpoints · South West England
Caen Hill Flight of Locks
Caen Hill Flight of Locks is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Marsh Lane Bridge
Marsh Lane Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Rowdeford Bridge
Rowdeford Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Rowde
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Foxhangers Canalside Holidays
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📷 5Hotels · South West England
The Bear Hotel
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📷 7Hotels · South West England
The Peppermill Hotel
The Peppermill Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
The Castle Hotel
The Castle Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
The Three Magpies
The Three Magpies — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Devizes Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Devizes Camping and Caravanning Club Site — a caravan park in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Black Swan Hotel
Black Swan Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Talbot Public House
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Bricklayers Arms Public House
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The Pack Horse And Attached Stable Block
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Three Crowns Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rowde?
- Rowde is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN10), in the parish of Rowde.
- What is Rowde?
- Rowde — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Rowde?
- The nearest railway station is Melksham, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN10.
- Is Rowde a protected site?
- Yes — Rowde is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Rowde free to visit?
- Yes, Rowde is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rowde?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN10. It sits within the Melksham and Devizes parliamentary constituency.