Skip to content
Voykit
Draft data. Times, fares and step counts are desk estimates awaiting field checks. How we verify
Source checked
A source and a date are on record: we read it from an official or published page. Not yet confirmed on the ground.
Field checked
Someone checked it on the ground, with the date shown.
Plan calculated
Worked out by Voykit from its own data (times, distances, budgets). A calculation, not a measurement.

Unknown times stay unknown. How we verify

Major city · United Kingdom

Melksham

Spend a half‑day in Melksham: walk the centre, visit St Michael's church and the Spa houses, then grab fish‑and‑chips.

Not yet checkedSourcesWhat these labels mean

Melksham is a small Wiltshire town on the A350. Its centre is walkable, with a historic church, Georgian Spa houses and a few pubs. With limited sights, one half‑day is enough; add extra time only for shopping or a night in a B&B.

basic guide: no trip line yet
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
Map
Google Maps Apple Maps Street View
More ways in
Print / PDF guide
Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
GBP
Best months
May–Sept
avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited opening hours)
Airports
BRS · LHR
Nights
0.5
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
  • United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
  • United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
  • United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

Checking your follows…
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Melksham999 ▾
  • Police999
  • Fire and ambulance999
  • NHS non‑urgent111

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Melksham, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
  • BeerPub pint of ale£3.5–£5 (≈ US$5–7)
  • Metro or bus rideBus ridecheck£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
  • Budget bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room£120 (≈ US$160)
  • Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room£180 (≈ US$250)
  • High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room£250 (≈ US$350)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget £55 (≈ US$75) · Mid £95 (≈ US$130) · High £150 (≈ US$200)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Georgian Spa housesSt Michael's churchThe Bear pub
Airports
BRS Bristol Airport (about 1 h 30 min by car on the A350) · LHR Heathrow Airport (about 1 h 30 min by car, traffic‑dependent)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  5. May

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    7°C (45°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F) low), wettest Dec (11 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Melksham: next 7 days

Loading forecast…

Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

Loading…

Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

7°C (45°F)

1°C (34°F)

10 rd

Feb

8°C (46°F)

2°C (36°F)

8 rd

Mar

11°C (52°F)

4°C (39°F)

7 rd

Apr

14°C (57°F)

6°C (43°F)

6 rd

May

17°C (63°F)

9°C (48°F)

5 rd

Jun

20°C (68°F)

12°C (54°F)

4 rd

Jul

22°C (72°F)

14°C (57°F)

3 rd

Aug

22°C (72°F)

14°C (57°F)

3 rd

Sep

19°C (66°F)

11°C (52°F)

5 rd

Oct

14°C (57°F)

7°C (45°F)

7 rd

Nov

10°C (50°F)

4°C (39°F)

9 rd

Dec

7°C (45°F)

2°C (36°F)

11 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The town centre is compact; walk everywhere. Buses link to Bath, Chippenham, Trowbridge and Devizes; train runs twice daily on the Swindon‑Southampton line.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Lacock

go

Door to door: ≈45 min

Bus from Melksham to Chippenham (≈15 min) then train to Lacock (≈10 min)

National Trust village with historic buildings.

Bradford on Avon

go

Door to door: ≈1 h

Bus to Devizes (≈20 min) then local bus to Bradford (≈15 min)

River Avon walk and historic bridge.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Beechfield House Hotel

Rooms from £125, central, on A350; good for a night after a day trip.

The King Arms

Pub‑style B&B in Market Place; basic rooms.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
£50–£80 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
Mid
£80–£130 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
High
£130 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
B&B room2 × 1 night × £110£220
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £95£190
Train Melksham ↔ Swindon (return)2 × £12 · check£24
Bus day‑pass (local routes)2 × £5 · check£10
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge£44
Trip total≈ £244 per person per day, bed included£488≈ US$700

2026 estimate in GBP; flights and car hire excluded.

Prices of common things

Fish‑and‑chips£6–£9 (≈ US$8–12)
Pub pint of ale£3.5–£5 (≈ US$5–7)
Coffee£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
Bus ridecheck£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Melksham is generally safe; be aware of occasional rowdy behaviour in pubs on weekends.
  • Weekend nights can be noisy in pubs; keep belongings secure.
  • Limited train service – check the timetable before planning a return trip.

Emergency numbers

Police
999
Fire and ambulance
999
NHS non‑urgent
111

Pocket card

One page · print or save as PDF

Fill in, then print or save as PDF

Stays in this browser only; nothing is sent anywhere.

MelkshamMelksham

Pocket card · Voykit

My bed tonight

—

—

—

To this address, pleaseTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police999
  • Fire and ambulance999
  • NHS non‑urgent111

Embassy

US consulate in Bristol (check address); UK embassy in London.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Melksham ↔ Swindon train: about £12 (≈ US$16) return (check)
  • A350 car travel to Bristol Airport: ≈£30–£40 (check)

Say or show

  • Sorry — Excuse me / Sorry (sɒri)
  • Thank you — Thank you (θæŋk juː)
  • How much is it? — How much is it? (haʊ mʌtʃ ɪz ɪt?)
  • Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet? (wɛə ɪz ðə ˈtɔɪlɪt?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Melksham. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sept · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited opening hours) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a night in a B&B if you want a relaxed evening after pubs.
  2. Combine with a day trip to Bath (30 min by train) for historic baths.

Meanwhile

Back to United Kingdom

Sources

Ask about Melksham

Loading…