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Royal Wootton Bassett is a small town (population 11,385 in 2011) in Wiltshire, England, not far from Swindon. It was founded in 681 as Wodeton, and gained the 'Royal' moniker in 2011 in recognition of the town's role in respectfully welcoming back deceased British troops from overseas.

Get in[edit]

There are regular bus services from Swindon, which has a major railway station with direct links to London Paddington, Bristol and Cardiff.

Get around[edit]

Royal Wootton Bassett is a compact and easily walkable town. Recent changes to make the pavements and walkways more accessible means less able-bodied people can also easily get around.

Map
Map of Royal Wootton Bassett

See[edit]

Former town hall, now housing the museum

Do[edit]

Buy[edit]

The ancient market is still retained every Wednesday. The Wiltshire Farmers Market also comes to the town on the fourth Saturday of every month.

The High Street boasts a large number of shops for a town of its size, from independent craft shops such as Sorelle and the stationery shop[dead link] to large national chains such as Sainsbury's and WH Smith. There is also an independent bookshop.

Eat[edit]

RWB boasts a number of good restaurants, including Indian, Chinese, Greek, Turkish and British pub-style eateries.

Drink[edit]

Sleep[edit]

  • 1 Angel Hotel, 47 High Street.

Connect[edit]

Go next[edit]

Routes through Royal Wootton Bassett
BristolChippenham  W  E  Swindon



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