Memorials & monuments · South West England
Thames Source
In or near Kemble.
Thames Source — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kemble · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Thames Source is a memorial located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thames Source is a memorial located in the West Midlands. It marks the beginning of the River Thames, one of the longest rivers in the UK. The site is notable for its symbolic significance in British geography and culture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.6945, -2.0297
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Coates
- Postcode
- GL7 6NY
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Kemble — 2 km
Sources
- osm: node/8807692083 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
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Thames Head Inn
Campsites · 0.8 km
Skew Bridge
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Coates
Villages · 1.5 km
Tarlton Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.5 km
Coates Portal Sapperton Tunnel 1789
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Kemble railway station
Heritage railway stations · 2.1 km
Kemble
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Limekiln Hill
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Kemble War Memorial
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Royal Agricultural University
Ironworks & forges · 2.9 km
Cirencester Park Horse Guards
Follies · 3.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thames Source?
- Thames Source is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL7 6NY), in the parish of Coates.
- What is Thames Source?
- Thames Source — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thames Source?
- The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL7 6NY.
- Is Thames Source a protected site?
- Yes — Thames Source is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Thames Source free to visit?
- Yes, Thames Source is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thames Source?
- The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL7 6NY.