Royal Wootton Bassett, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Royal Wootton Bassett is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 13,571. Elevation: 423 ft (129 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

13,571 Population
423 ft Elevation 129 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
41.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population13,571
Veterans7.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Population13,571
Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Coordinates51.5419°, -1.9045°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation41.0 inches (1,042 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (8 cm)

About Royal Wootton Bassett

Royal Wootton Bassett is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 13,571. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet (129 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Royal Wootton Bassett

Royal Wootton Bassett has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 776 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F 2.1° / 6.8° 76.9
Feb 4.7°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.5° 55.4
Mar 6.7°C / 44°F 3.2° / 10.2° 48.7
Apr 9°C / 48°F 4.7° / 13.2° 53.7
May 11.8°C / 53°F 7.5° / 16.2° 55.6
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 10.4° / 19.2° 55.7
Jul 16.8°C / 62°F 12.3° / 21.4° 61.2
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 12.3° / 21° 66.2
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 10.2° / 18.3° 54.2
Oct 10.9°C / 52°F 7.8° / 14° 86.5
Nov 7.3°C / 45°F 4.7° / 9.9° 83.2
Dec 4.8°C / 41°F 2.5° / 7° 79.0
Royal Wootton Bassett experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Coordinates51.5419°N, 1.9045°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 110 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 113 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 117 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 136 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 85 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 90 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 56 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 109 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 90 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 149 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 90 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 95 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 91 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 81 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 91 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 112 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 143 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 130 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 90 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m - 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in
February 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 56°F (14°C) 2.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Royal Wootton Bassett has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Royal Wootton Bassett

7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Allsorts Pre School - - - -
St Bartholomew's Primary Academy - - - -
Noremarsh Junior School - - - -
Longleaze Primary School - - - -
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy - - - -
Wootton Bassett Infants' School - - - -
Longleaze Pre-School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Royal Wootton Bassett

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Mystery Train Radio americana, blues AAC 192 kbps
Incapable Staircase ambient, disco MP3 128 kbps
Vibe Central Radio club, club dance MP3 320 kbps
LASER558 - MP3 128 kbps
POP DAB pop MP3 128 kbps
BFBS Brize Norton - AAC+ 64 kbps
BFBS Blandford - AAC+ 64 kbps
WIDE Radio club, dance MP3
Frome FM 96.6 community radio, frome MP3 120 kbps
RAM FM - 80s Hit Radio 80s MP3 320 kbps
itisnow Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Grey Clay Radio ambient, dark ambient MP3 128 kbps
State of the Art Radio - MP3
Windrush Radio - MP3 160 kbps
Kennet Radio - AAC 48 kbps
Dean Radio local radio, pop MP3 128 kbps
Naim Radio classical, electronica OGG 160 kbps
Cotswold Hospital Radio - MP3 96 kbps
Naim Jazz jazz OGG 128 kbps
Radio Groovy - MP3 128 kbps
Naim Classical classical, orchestral OGG 128 kbps

Museums in Royal Wootton Bassett

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alexander Keiller Museum
Athelstan Museum
Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum
Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum
Avebury Tithe Barn/Alexander Keiller Museum
Calne Heritage Centre
Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre
Chiseldon Museum
Cirencester Air Raid Shelter
Corinium Museum
Fox Talbot Museum
Kennet and Avon Canal Museum
Lydiard House
Museum & Art Swindon
Museum of Computing
Pewsey Heritage Centre
Purton Museum
Ray Popes' Photo Musuem
REME Museum
Richard Jefferies Museum
Royal Wottoon Bassett Museum
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Swinford Museum
The Merchants House
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre
Wiltshire Heritage Museum
Wiltshire Museum

Libraries in Royal Wootton Bassett

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Badbury Park Library0.0
Badbury Park Library0.0
Calne Library0.0
Cirencester Library0.0
College Library0.0
Covingham Library0.0
Covingham Library0.0
Cricklade Library0.0
Devizes Community Hub & Library0.0
Fairford Library0.0
Lechlade Community Library & Visitor Information Centre0.0
LIbrary (L) Block0.0
Liden Library0.0
Lyneham Library0.0
Malmesbury Library0.0
Marlborough Library0.0
North Swindon Library0.0
Old Town Library0.0
Old Town Library0.0
Park Library0.0
Park Library0.0
Penhill Library0.0
Penhill Library0.0
Pewsey Library0.0
Pinehurst Library0.0
Pinehurst Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Purton Library0.0
Purton Library0.0
Rodbourne Cheney Library0.0
Science Museum Library and Archives0.0
Swindon Central Library0.0
Upper Stratton Public Library0.0
Upper Stratton Public Library0.0
West Swindon Library0.0
West Swindon Library0.0
Wootton Bassett Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Royal Wootton Bassett

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cirencester Markets
Planks Farm Shop
The Shambles Indoor Market
Wiltshire Country Markets
Wiltshire Country Markets

Hotels in Royal Wootton Bassett

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Marsh Farm Hotel
The Angel Hotel

Restaurants in Royal Wootton Bassett

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chillies
Ganges
Golden City
Il Camino
New Gormet Oriental
Oriental Aroma
The Burcher's Mate

Cafes in Royal Wootton Bassett

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Costa
Dan's Deli
Dandelion
Jubilee Lake Café
Quercus Bistro
The Little Gem
Town Hall Tea Rooms

Dentists in Royal Wootton Bassett

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grants Dental Practice
mydentist
The Cottage Dental and Implant Clinic

Veterinaries in Royal Wootton Bassett

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The George Veterinary Group

Gas Stations in Royal Wootton Bassett

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Esso
Show Meadow

Shopping Malls in Royal Wootton Bassett

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Apsley House

Breweries in Royal Wootton Bassett

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Arkells Brewery
Arkells Brewery
Cotswold Lakes Brew Co.
Hop Kettle Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Royal Wootton Bassett

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Ski Resorts Near Royal Wootton Bassett

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Southampton Alpine Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
South Wilts Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Royal Wootton Bassett

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gloucestershire AirportGLOMedium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
MoD Boscombe Down-Medium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
RNAS YeoviltonYEOMedium Airport
Southampton AirportSOUMedium Airport
Arden Heath Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Aston Down Airfield-Small Airport
Avon Lane Airfield-Small Airport
Badminton Airfield-Small Airport
Bagber Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Barton Ashes Airstrip-Small Airport
Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club-Small Airport
Bere Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Berrow Airstrip-Small Airport
Bidford Airfield-Small Airport
Biss Brook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bossington Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowden Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowerchalke Airfield-Small Airport
Bowerswaine Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Bowldown Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brimpton Airfield-Small Airport
Brine Pits Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club-Small Airport
Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Calcot Airfield-Small Airport
Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Charlton Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Charmy Down Airstrip-Small Airport
Chase Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chilbolton Airfield-Small Airport
Clench Common Airfield-Small Airport
Clutton Hill Airstrip-Small Airport
Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Compton Abbas Aerodrome-Small Airport
Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip-Small Airport
Cornbury House Airstrip-Small Airport
Cotswold AirportGBASmall Airport
Craysmarsh Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Crumpton Oaks Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Denford Manor Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford Airstrip-Small Airport
Devizes Airstrip-Small Airport
Draycot Farm Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in Royal Wootton Bassett

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poets Field Post Office
Wootton Bassett Post Office

Treatment Centers in Royal Wootton Bassett

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Gloucester House Rehabilitation Centre
The Avalon Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Royal Wootton Bassett

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catholic Church of The Sacred Heart
Church of God in Swindon
Royal Wootton Bassett Methodist Church
St. Bartholomews and All Saints
Wootton Bassett United Reformed Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Royal Wootton Bassett has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

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