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Sherston

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Sherston

Sherston works well as a base: 5 minutes from Norton, 24km from Roman Baths, Bath.

Sherston is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,449, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sherston 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 Sherston to your route.

About Sherston

The Rattlebone Inn is a public house in Sherston, Wiltshire, England. It has been listed Grade II on the National Heritage List for England since December 1986. The inn is named for Rattlebone, who fought for Edmund Ironside against King Cnut at the Battle of Sherston in 1016. A major fire occurred at the pub in March

Read more 2014. The pub is popular with members of the nearby Beaufort Hunt. The pub has three boules pitches, and hosts turnip tossing competitions.

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Where is Sherston located?

Sherston is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.5720 latitude, -2.2128 longitude.

What is the population of Sherston?

Sherston has a population of approximately 1,449 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,449
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.5720, -2.2128

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 Sherston

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.

9 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.

9 km · about 15 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.

24 km · about 25 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.

29 km · about 35 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.

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

The Classic Motor Hub

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

33 km · about 40 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.

34 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Devil's Pulpit

A narrow limestone pinnacle perched above the Wye Valley near Tintern Abbey, offering a dizzying view down through the forest canopy.

35 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Sherston

  • 32 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.
  • 35 kmDevil's PulpitA narrow limestone pinnacle perched above the Wye Valley near Tintern Abbey, offering a dizzying view down through the forest canopy.
  • 42 kmSymonds Yat RockA famous viewpoint 504 feet above the River Wye, where peregrine falcons nest and the river performs a dramatic horseshoe bend.
  • 49 kmCheddar Gorge ViewpointEngland's largest gorge with 450-foot limestone cliffs, offering jaw-dropping views from several pull-off points along the winding road.
  • 77 kmGospel PassThe highest road pass in Wales at 549m, a narrow single-track lane over the Black Mountains between Hay-on-Wye and Llanthony, with vast views across the Wye Valley from beneath Hay Bluff.

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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