Royal Wootton Bassett Map
Royal Wootton Bassett map, view the Wiltshire town of Royal Wootton Bassett, located in the county of Wiltshire, England.
Detailed Street Map of Royal Wootton Bassett Wiltshire & Guide to the Town
Royal Wootton Bassett Map Wiltshire: Interactive map of Royal Wootton Bassett, displaying the town situated in the county of Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom.
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Other facilities in Royal Wootton Bassett, some of which may also be visible on the map are Co-op Food, The Crown Inn, Costa Coffee, The Cross Keys Hotel, The Angel Hotel, Sainsbury's Local, Royal Wootton Bassett Library, Jubilee Lake Nature Reserve, The Little Red Café, Bassett Garage, Town Hall Museum, Boots Pharmacy, St Bartholomew and All Saints Church, Prospect Hospice Shop, Tinkers Lane Surgery, Brighter Futures Charity Shop, The Oriental Aroma, Goughs Solicitors, Lily's Coffee Shop, RWB Medical Centre, Domino's Pizza, The Cooperative Funeralcare, Bevirs Law, Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby Club, Poundland, The Brunel Bar & Restaurant, Hays Travel, Andrew's Butchers, Age UK, Luscious Locks, Jubilee Dental Practice, Townsend Veterinary Practice, RWB Academy, Noremarsh Junior School, Longleaze Primary School, Ellendune Surgery, Belles and Beaus, White Horse Care Trust, The Wiltshire Hotel, Rosie's Florist, Enigma Hair & Beauty, The Park Academy, Greggs, KFC, The Honest Lawyer, Tesco Express, The Salvation Army, Town Gardens, Subway, Basset Books, RWB Fire Station.
By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Hook, Lydiard Millicent, Brinkworth, Broad Town, Purton, Lyneham, Wootton Bassett Without, Greatfield, Dauntsey, Tockenham, Calne, Malmesbury, Swindon, Cricklade, Royal Wootton Bassett Without, Avebury, Cherhill, Seagry, Charlton, Clyffe Pypard, Hilmarton, Bushton, Oaksey, Sutton Benger, Heddington, Goatacre, Wroughton, Winterbourne Bassett, South Marston, Chiseldon, Marlborough, Wootton Rivers, Aldbourne, Bishopstone, Castle Combe, Corsham, Chippenham, Pewsey, Lacock, West Tockenham, East Tytherton, Christian Malford, Compton Bassett, Hullavington, Highworth, Ashton Keynes, Bremhill, Coate, Kemble, Avebury Trusloe, Little Somerford.
Royal Wootton Bassett is a market town with plenty of charm and a strong sense of community. It sits just west of Swindon, right on the edge of the Wiltshire countryside, with a high street that's packed with character, independent shops, and a bit of a throwback feel in the best possible way. Despite its growth over the years, it still has that close-knit village vibe—people stop to chat, shop local, and take pride in the town's name and history.
This isn't just any old Wootton Bassett. It became “Royal” Wootton Bassett in 2011, a rare honour granted by the late Queen Elizabeth II as a tribute to the town's role in honouring fallen service members whose repatriations passed through nearby RAF Lyneham. The town's roots go way further back, though—it's been a market town since medieval times and was granted a charter in the 13th century. It flourished through the wool trade and later as a coaching stop between Bristol and London. These days, the population hovers around 13,000, and the community spirit still runs strong.
In the town centre, you'll find the old town hall and museum, plus a smattering of local pubs, cafés and little independents that give the place its unique identity. Jubilee Lake is a lovely green space to stretch your legs, and there's always something happening at the community centre or the local schools. Not far away, you've got National Trust gems like Avebury, with its ancient stone circle, and English Heritage's Lydiard House just down the road in Swindon. Walking trails, heritage parks, and traditional village pubs are never more than a short drive out.
If you've got time to explore a bit more, Wiltshire really does offer a bit of everything. From Stonehenge's mysterious stones to the honey-stoned streets of Bradford-on-Avon, or the sweeping views from the Marlborough Downs, there's always something new to stumble across. Salisbury Cathedral, Lacock Abbey, Longleat House, and the canals of Devizes all sit within an hour or so, with plenty of countryside and market towns in between to keep things interesting.
Getting to Royal Wootton Bassett's pretty straightforward. It's close to the M4, making it handy for car journeys to London, Bristol, or Cardiff. The nearest train station is in Swindon, about a 15-minute drive, where you can pick up direct services to London Paddington, Bath, or the West Country. Buses run regularly between the town and Swindon too. For flights, Bristol Airport is just over an hour away, with Heathrow reachable in about 90 minutes depending on traffic. Once you're in town, most places are walkable, and the town centre is well set out and easy to navigate.
Wiltshire is one of those counties that doesn't shout about itself, but it's packed with natural beauty and historical landmarks. It's got a bit of everything—rolling hills, chalk downlands, river valleys, and market towns with genuine character. There's something grounding about being here, whether you're exploring prehistoric monuments, browsing in a traditional market, or walking a quiet woodland path. And even with bigger towns like Swindon or Salisbury on the doorstep, it never feels rushed.
Some More Nearby Places: Hook, Lydiard Millicent, Brinkworth, Broad Town, Purton, Lyneham, Wootton Bassett Without, Greatfield, Dauntsey, Tockenham, Calne, Malmesbury, Swindon, Cricklade, Royal Wootton Bassett Without, Avebury, Cherhill, Seagry, Charlton, Clyffe Pypard, Hilmarton, Bushton, Oaksey, Sutton Benger, Heddington, Goatacre, Wroughton, Winterbourne Bassett, South Marston, Chiseldon, Marlborough, Wootton Rivers, Aldbourne, Bishopstone, Castle Combe, Corsham, Chippenham, Pewsey, Lacock, West Tockenham, East Tytherton, Christian Malford, Compton Bassett, Hullavington, Highworth, Ashton Keynes, Bremhill, Coate, Kemble, Avebury Trusloe, Little Somerford.
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