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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Sir Daniel Gooch Place

In or near Wroughton.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Sir Daniel Gooch Place — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Ornate clock outside Swindon railway station - geograph.org.uk - 5524405

Jaggery — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Swindon · 0.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Sir Daniel Gooch Place is a memorial located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2026

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

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.

Place summary

Sir Daniel Gooch Place is a memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates Sir Daniel Gooch, noted for his contributions to the railway industry.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.5653, -1.7846
District
Swindon
Parish
South Swindon
Postcode
SN1 1BY
Parliamentary constituency
Swindon South
Nearest railway station
Swindon0.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sir Daniel Gooch Place?
Sir Daniel Gooch Place is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN1 1BY), in the parish of South Swindon.
What is Sir Daniel Gooch Place?
Sir Daniel Gooch Place — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Sir Daniel Gooch Place?
The nearest railway station is Swindon, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN1 1BY.
Is Sir Daniel Gooch Place a protected site?
Yes — Sir Daniel Gooch Place is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
Is Sir Daniel Gooch Place free to visit?
Yes, Sir Daniel Gooch Place is free to enter.
How do I get to Sir Daniel Gooch Place?
The nearest railway station is Swindon, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN1 1BY.