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Wotton-under-Edge

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Wotton-under-Edge

Wotton-under-Edge works well as a base: 10 minutes from Charfield, 24km from A466 Wye Valley (Chepstow to Monmouth).

Wotton-under-Edge is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 5,627, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Wotton-under-Edge 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 Wotton-under-Edge to your route.

About Wotton-under-Edge

Wotton-under-Edge is a market town and civil parish in the Stroud district of Gloucestershire, England. Near the southern fringe of the Cotswolds, the Cotswold Way long-distance footpath passes through the town. In 2021 the parish had a population of 5632.

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Wotton-under-Edge is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.6324 latitude, -2.3451 longitude.

What is the population of Wotton-under-Edge?

Wotton-under-Edge has a population of approximately 5,627 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
5,627
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.6324, -2.3451

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 Wotton-under-Edge

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

film location

Castle Combe (Doctor Dolittle, War Horse, Stardust)

Often called England's prettiest village; it was the seaside town of Puddleby in the 1967 Doctor Dolittle and appears in War Horse and Stardust.

17 km · about 20 min drive

racetrack

Castle Combe Circuit

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

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Castle Combe

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

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Painswick

The 'Queen of the Cotswolds', a steep wool town whose churchyard holds 99 clipped yew trees and a Rococo garden nearby.

20 km · about 25 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.

23 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

A466 Wye Valley (Chepstow to Monmouth)

A wooded riverside road through a designated AONB past Tintern Abbey, gentle and beautiful rather than challenging.

24 km · about 30 min drive

film location

Puzzlewood, Forest of Dean (Star Wars, Merlin, Doctor Who)

The moss-covered rock maze in the Forest of Dean appears in The Force Awakens, Merlin and Doctor Who.

25 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Cotswold Water Park

A 40-square-mile network of 180 lakes formed by gravel extraction, now used for watersports and wildlife.

26 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Wotton-under-Edge

  • 23 kmDevil's PulpitA narrow limestone pinnacle perched above the Wye Valley near Tintern Abbey, offering a dizzying view down through the forest canopy.
  • 24 kmA466 Wye Valley (Chepstow to Monmouth)A wooded riverside road through a designated AONB past Tintern Abbey, gentle and beautiful rather than challenging.
  • 28 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.
  • 31 kmSymonds Yat RockA famous viewpoint 504 feet above the River Wye, where peregrine falcons nest and the river performs a dramatic horseshoe bend.
  • 40 kmCleeve HillThe highest point of the Cotswolds at 330 m, an open common above Cheltenham with views to the Malverns and Wales.
  • 48 kmCheddar Gorge ViewpointEngland's largest gorge with 450-foot limestone cliffs, offering jaw-dropping views from several pull-off points along the winding road.

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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