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Lechlade

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Lechlade

Lechlade works well as a base: 10 minutes from Fairford, 32km from Avebury Stone Circle.

Lechlade is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 2,469, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Lechlade 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 Lechlade to your route.

About Lechlade

Lechlade () is a town at the edge of the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire, England, 55 miles (89 km) south of Birmingham and 68 miles (109 km) west of London. It is the highest point at which the River Thames is navigable, although there is a right of navigation that continues south-west into Cricklade, in the

Read more neighbouring county of Wiltshire. The town is named after the River Leach that joins the Thames near The Trout Inn and St. John's Bridge. The low-lying land is alluvium, Oxford Clay and river gravels and the town is surrounded by lakes created from disused gravel extraction sites, forming parts of the Cotswold Water Park; several have now been designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest and nature reserves. Human occupation dates from the Neolithic, Iron Age and Roman periods and it developed as a trading centre served by river, canal, roads and railway, although the station closed in 1962. The Anglican Church of St Lawrence is a Grade I listed building dating from the 15th century. The development of the nearby RAF Fairford and RAF Brize Norton after World War II contributed to the expansion of the town.

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Where is Lechlade located?

Lechlade is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.6940 latitude, -1.6913 longitude.

What is the population of Lechlade?

Lechlade has a population of approximately 2,469 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
2,469
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.6940, -1.6913

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 Lechlade

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Bibury

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

12 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

The Classic Motor Hub

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

12 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Bourton-on-the-Water

Picturesque Cotswolds village known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds' for its elegant low bridges spanning the River Windrush.

22 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Stow-on-the-Wold

The highest Cotswold town, famed for its ancient market square and the yew-flanked north door of St Edward's Church.

26 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.

32 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Sudeley Castle

A Tudor castle near Winchcombe, the only private home where a queen of England, Katherine Parr, lies buried.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Snowshill

A timeless hilltop hamlet famed for its lavender fields and the eccentric manor of collector Charles Wade.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Broadway Tower

A folly castle crowning the Cotswold escarpment at 1,024 feet, with views across 16 counties from the second-highest point.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Lechlade

  • 67 kmSymonds Yat RockA famous viewpoint 504 feet above the River Wye, where peregrine falcons nest and the river performs a dramatic horseshoe bend.
  • 68 kmDevil's PulpitA narrow limestone pinnacle perched above the Wye Valley near Tintern Abbey, offering a dizzying view down through the forest canopy.
  • 70 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.

Driving in United Kingdom

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

When to drive here

April to October

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