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Colerne

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Colerne

Colerne works well as a base: 5 minutes from North Wraxall, 38km from Cheddar Gorge.

Colerne is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 2,564, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Colerne 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 Colerne to your route.

About Colerne

Colerne is a village and civil parish in north Wiltshire, England. The village is about 3.5 miles (6 km) west of the town of Corsham and 7 miles (11 km) northeast of the city of Bath. It has an elevated and exposed position, 545 feet (166 m) above sea level, and overlooks the Box valley to the south (where Brunel's

Read more Box Tunnel is). The parish includes the hamlets of Eastrip and Thickwood. It is bounded to the west by a stretch of the Fosse Way Roman road, which forms the county boundary with Gloucestershire, and to the east by the Bybrook River. Part of the northern boundary is the Doncombe Brook, a tributary of the Bybrook, and part of the southern boundary is the Lid Brook, another tributary.

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What are the best things to do in Colerne?

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Where is Colerne located?

Colerne is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.4383 latitude, -2.2628 longitude.

What is the population of Colerne?

Colerne has a population of approximately 2,564 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
2,564
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.4383, -2.2628

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 Colerne

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Castle Combe Circuit

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

7 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Castle Combe

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

7 km · about 10 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.

9 km · about 15 min drive

bridge

Clifton Suspension Bridge

Isambard Kingdom Brunel's iconic 1864 suspension bridge soaring 75m above the Avon Gorge at Bristol, still carrying traffic and glowing with lights after dark.

25 km · about 30 min 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.

28 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Stourhead

One of the world's finest landscape gardens with a magnificent lake, classical temples and a stunning Palladian mansion in Wiltshire.

37 km · about 45 min drive

cathedral

Wells Cathedral

Exquisite Early English Gothic cathedral with a magnificent sculpted west front displaying nearly 300 medieval figures.

37 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Cheddar Gorge

Britain's largest gorge with 450-foot limestone cliffs, ancient caves containing the oldest complete human skeleton found in Britain.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Colerne

  • 25 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.
  • 38 kmCheddar Gorge ViewpointEngland's largest gorge with 450-foot limestone cliffs, offering jaw-dropping views from several pull-off points along the winding road.
  • 41 kmDevil's PulpitA narrow limestone pinnacle perched above the Wye Valley near Tintern Abbey, offering a dizzying view down through the forest canopy.
  • 52 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 Colerne.

Box

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km away

North Wraxall

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km away

Marshfield

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 1,441

Bathford

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km away

Biddestone

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 498

Neston

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 15,352

Corsham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 13,369

Monkton Farleigh

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km away

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