Towns & cities · East of England
Wraysbury
Wraysbury — village located in Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wraysbury · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Wraysbury, the nearest railway station is Wraysbury, located 0.7 km away. Entry to the town is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is TW19 5ND.
About
Wraysbury is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 3,641 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village located in Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.4580°, -0.5520°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Wraysbury is a village and civil parish in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in England. It is under the western approach path of London Heathrow Airport. It is located on the east bank of the River Thames, roughly midway between Windsor and Staines-upon-Thames, and 18 miles (29 km) west by south-west of London. Historically part of Buckinghamshire, Wraysbury was made part of the new non-metropolitan county of Berkshire in 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972. The Wraysbury Reservoir is located to the east, administratively wholly in the Spelthorne district of Surrey, although it was historically divided between Buckinghamshire and Middlesex.
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Background
History
Investigation by Windsor and Wraysbury Archaeological Society of a field in the centre of Wraysbury to the east of St Andrew's Church revealed evidence of human activity in Neolithic times. Many hundreds of flint artefacts were found and are now in the care of the Windsor Museum collection. The village name was traditionally spelt Wyrardisbury; it is Anglo Saxon in origin and means "Wigred's fort". Its name is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Wirecesberie and as Wiredesbur in 1195. The name is seen again as Wyrardesbury in 1422.
Description
The enclosure of the parish of Wraysbury was ordered by a private inclosure act of 1799 and was signed by the commissioners in 1803. The map of the village was redrawn by Thomas Bainbridge and shows the distribution of the lands in the following enclosure. Immediately prior to this the common land of the village was owned by the Lord of the Manor of Wraysbury, at that time John Simon Harcourt, the church and the trustees of William Gyll Esq., although, as common land, they were subject to legal rights of pasture and grazing for copyholders and other tenants. In addition to those with legal rights over the land, the poor of the district would have had 'real' or 'customary rights', for…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4580, -0.5520
- District
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Parish
- Wraysbury
- Postcode
- TW19 5ND
- Parliamentary constituency
- Windsor
- Population
- 3,641
- Nearest railway station
- Wraysbury — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q629786 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wraysbury (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: High St - geograph.org.uk - 4734001.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Wraysbury Baptist Chapel
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Splash Windmill
Windmills · 0.2 km
Wraysbury
Villages · 0.8 km
Old Windsor Lock
Canal locks · 1.3 km
River Roads
Public art & sculpture · 1.4 km
SS Peter and Andrew's Church, Old Windsor
Historic churches · 1.5 km
Ankerwycke Yew
Natural landmarks · 1.5 km
The Jurors
Public art & sculpture · 1.6 km
The Jurors
Public art & sculpture · 1.6 km
Ankerwycke Priory
Hill forts · 1.6 km
Runnymede
Gardens · 1.8 km
Runnymede Pleasure Ground
Theme parks · 1.8 km
Wraysbury is a village located in the London region with a population of 3,641. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 3,641
- Constituency
- Windsor
Things to see in Wraysbury
23 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Wraysbury →
📷 5Reservoirs & lochs · London
King George VI Reservoir
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📷 5Historic churches · London
St Mary's, Staines
St Mary's, Staines — church in Staines-upon-Thames.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · London
Staines Moor
Staines Moor is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Reservoirs & lochs · London
Wraysbury Reservoir
Wraysbury Reservoir — lake in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · London
Yeoveney Chapel
Yeoveney Chapel — a archaeological in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Maritime museums · London
HK Daybreak
HK Daybreak — a maritime museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · London
Staines Moor Graffiti Mural
Staines Moor Graffiti Mural — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
British European Airways Flight 548 Memorial
British European Airways Flight 548 Memorial — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hill forts · South East England
Ankerwycke Priory
Ankerwycke Priory — Benedictine nunnery with associated moat and fishponds.
📷 5Canal locks · South East England
Bell Weir Lock
Bell Weir Lock — lock on the River Thames in England.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
The Jurors
The Jurors — Public artwork (installation) by Hew Locke.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Ankerwycke Yew
Ankerwycke Yew — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theme parks · South East England
Runnymede Pleasure Ground
Runnymede Pleasure Ground — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Beaumont College War Memorial
Beaumont College War Memorial — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
River Roads
River Roads — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
The Jurors
The Jurors in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Fox And Castle Public House
The Fox And Castle Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Canal locks · East of England
Old Windsor Lock
Old Windsor Lock — lock on the River Thames in Berkshire, England.
📷 5Windmills · East of England
Splash Windmill
Splash Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
SS Peter and Andrew's Church, Old Windsor
SS Peter and Andrew's Church, Old Windsor — church in Old Windsor, Berkshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Wraysbury Baptist Chapel
Wraysbury Baptist Chapel — chapel in Berkshire, England.
📷 5Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Wraysbury Baptist Chapel
Wraysbury Baptist Chapel — chapel in Berkshire, England.
📷 5Windmills · East of England
Splash Windmill
Splash Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Canal locks · East of England
Old Windsor Lock
Old Windsor Lock — lock on the River Thames in Berkshire, England.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
River Roads
River Roads — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
SS Peter and Andrew's Church, Old Windsor
SS Peter and Andrew's Church, Old Windsor — church in Old Windsor, Berkshire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Wraysbury
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · London
Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
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📷 5Hotels · South East England
Royal Adelaide Hotel
Royal Adelaide Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Hotels · London
Sofitel London Heathrow
Sofitel London Heathrow — a hotel in england london.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Five Bells Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Fox And Castle Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Barley Mow Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Royal Stag
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Ostrich Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Morning Star Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wraysbury?
- Wraysbury is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW19 5ND), in the parish of Wraysbury.
- What is Wraysbury?
- Wraysbury — village located in Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wraysbury?
- The nearest railway station is Wraysbury, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TW19 5ND.
- Is Wraysbury free to visit?
- Yes, Wraysbury is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wraysbury?
- The nearest railway station is Wraysbury, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW19 5ND.