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Potterne

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Potterne

Potterne works well as a base: 5 minutes from Marston, 15km from Avebury Stone Circle.

Potterne is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,622, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Potterne 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 Potterne to your route.

About Potterne

Potterne is a village and civil parish in the county of Wiltshire, England. The village is 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Devizes and lies on the A360 which links Devizes to Salisbury. The civil parish includes the hamlet of Potterne Wick.

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What are the best things to do in Potterne?

Potterne 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 Potterne located?

Potterne is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.3292 latitude, -2.0052 longitude.

What is the population of Potterne?

Potterne has a population of approximately 1,622 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,622
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.3292, -2.0052

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 Potterne

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.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Stonehenge

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

21 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Castle Combe Circuit

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

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Castle Combe

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

24 km · about 25 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

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.

31 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.

33 km · about 40 min drive

cathedral

Salisbury Cathedral

Masterpiece of Early English Gothic architecture boasting Britain's tallest spire at 123 metres and housing the finest surviving Magna Carta.

33 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Potterne

  • 45 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.
  • 53 kmCheddar Gorge ViewpointEngland's largest gorge with 450-foot limestone cliffs, offering jaw-dropping views from several pull-off points along the winding road.
  • 62 kmDevil's PulpitA narrow limestone pinnacle perched above the Wye Valley near Tintern Abbey, offering a dizzying view down through the forest canopy.
  • 72 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 Potterne.

Devizes

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 16,834

Worton

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3 km awayPop. 624

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4 km away

Rowde

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 1,223

Market Lavington

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5 km awayPop. 2,482

Bulkington

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 285

Seend

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 267

Erlestoke

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km away

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