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Lower Brailes

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Lower Brailes

Lower Brailes works well as a base: 10 minutes from Shipston on Stour, 15km from Aston Martin Visitor Experience (Gaydon).

Lower Brailes is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,027, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Lower Brailes 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 Lower Brailes to your route.

About Lower Brailes

Brailes is a civil parish about 3 miles (5 km) east of Shipston-on-Stour in Warwickshire, England. It includes the two villages of Lower and Upper Brailes which are located in the north Cotswolds, but it is often referred to as one village as the two villages adjoin each other. The parish includes the village of

Read more Winderton about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northeast of Brailes, and the deserted medieval village of Chelmscote about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) north of Brailes. The parish is bounded to the east by Ditchedge Lane and Beggars' Lane, which are a historic ridgeway that also forms part of the county boundary with Oxfordshire. The northeastern boundary is a minor road, part of which follows the course of a Roman road. The River Stour forms part of the southern boundary, and another part is formed by Sutton Brook, a tributary of the Stour. To the west, north and the remainder of the south the parish is bounded by field boundaries. Brailes is surrounded by hills. Upper Brailes is on the side of Brailes Hill, which at 761 feet (232 m) high is the fourth-highest point in Warwickshire. The east side of the village is bordered by Mine Hill, which is over 620 feet (190 m) high and is topped by a television mast, and Holloway Hill, up which the B4035 road runs towards Banbury. Between Holloway Hill and the Oxfordshire Boundary, the B4035 passes near the top of Gallow Hill, which is 679 feet (207 m) high.

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Lower Brailes 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 Lower Brailes located?

Lower Brailes is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.0503 latitude, -1.5418 longitude.

What is the population of Lower Brailes?

Lower Brailes has a population of approximately 1,027 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,027
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.0503, -1.5418

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 Lower Brailes

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Caffeine & Machine

The original car culture cafe and social space set in a stunning Warwickshire farmhouse, drawing enthusiasts from across the UK.

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Aston Martin Visitor Experience (Gaydon)

Guided tours of Aston Martin's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility where DB11 and Vantage models are hand-built.

15 km · about 30 min drive

museum

British Motor Museum

Home to the world's largest collection of historic British cars with over 400 vehicles at the Gaydon Heritage Centre.

16 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Chipping Campden

A wool-trade gem with a curving High Street of golden terraces and the arched 17th-century Market Hall.

16 km · about 20 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.

18 km · about 20 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.

20 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.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Snowshill

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

23 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Lower Brailes

  • 79 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 Lower Brailes.

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