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Calne

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Calne

Calne works well as a base: 15 minutes from Lacock, 11km from Avebury Stone Circle.

Calne is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 17,274, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Calne sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Calne to your route.

About Calne

Calne () is a town and civil parish in Wiltshire, southwestern England, at the northwestern extremity of the North Wessex Downs hill range, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Calne is on a small river, the Marden, that rises 2 miles (3 kilometres) away in the Wessex Downs, and is the only town on that

Read more river. It is on the A4 road national route 19 mi (31 km) east of Bath, 6 mi (10 km) east of Chippenham, 13 mi (21 km) west of Marlborough and 16 mi (26 km) southwest of Swindon. Wiltshire's county town of Trowbridge is 15 mi (24 km) to the southwest, with London 82 mi (132 km) due east as the crow flies. At the 2021 Census, Calne had 19,074 inhabitants.

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What are the best things to do in Calne?

Calne offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Calne located?

Calne is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.4388 latitude, -2.0057 longitude.

What is the population of Calne?

Calne has a population of approximately 17,274 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
17,274
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.4388, -2.0057

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Calne

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Avebury Stone Circle

Largest prehistoric stone circle in the world, enclosing an entire village and considered by many to be more atmospheric than Stonehenge.

11 km · about 20 min drive

racetrack

Castle Combe Circuit

A charming Wiltshire circuit in a picturesque Cotswolds village, one of England's oldest operational racing venues.

16 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Castle Combe

A film-set medieval village of honey cottages with no visible modern intrusions, often called England's prettiest village.

16 km · about 20 min drive

ancient ruins

Roman Baths, Bath

Remarkably preserved Roman bathing complex fed by Britain's only natural hot springs, surrounded by elegant Georgian architecture.

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Stonehenge

Mysterious prehistoric stone circle dating back 5,000 years on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Bibury

Charming Cotswolds village famously described by William Morris as the most beautiful village in England, home to the iconic Arlington Row.

38 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

The Classic Motor Hub

A curated classic car showroom and events space set in the idyllic Cotswolds village of Bibury.

38 km · about 45 min drive

racetrack

Thruxton Circuit

The fastest circuit in the UK, a former airfield in Hampshire with high-speed sweeping corners that test car and driver to the limit.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Calne

  • 43 kmClifton Suspension BridgeIsambard Kingdom Brunel's iconic 1864 suspension bridge soaring 75m above the Avon Gorge at Bristol, still carrying traffic and glowing with lights after dark.
  • 55 kmCheddar Gorge ViewpointEngland's largest gorge with 450-foot limestone cliffs, offering jaw-dropping views from several pull-off points along the winding road.
  • 55 kmDevil's PulpitA narrow limestone pinnacle perched above the Wye Valley near Tintern Abbey, offering a dizzying view down through the forest canopy.
  • 63 kmSymonds Yat RockA famous viewpoint 504 feet above the River Wye, where peregrine falcons nest and the river performs a dramatic horseshoe bend.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Calne.

Bremhill

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km away

Lacock

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8 km awayPop. 320

Chippenham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 35,800

Rowde

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 1,223

Lyneham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 5,437

Sutton Benger

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 1,045

Devizes

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 16,834

Avebury

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km away

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