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Major city · United Kingdom

Devizes

One day covers the market, Wiltshire Museum, canal locks and a brewery; add a night for a relaxed pace or to catch a festival.

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Devizes is a compact market town in Wiltshire with a historic castle site, a museum, canal locks and a brewery. Most sights are within walking distance, so a single day is enough for a quick visit; stay longer if you want to enjoy festivals or a slower pace.

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Weather
see forecast
Currency
GBP
Best months
May–Sep
avoid Nov–Feb (cold, limited daylight)
Airport
BRS
Nights
1
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.

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Emergency numbers for Devizes999 ▾
  • Police999
  • Fire and ambulance999
  • NHS non‑urgent111

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

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

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

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

  • CoffeeCoffee at café£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
  • BeerPub pint of ale£3–£4 (≈ US$4–6)
  • Metro or bus rideBus ride (local)£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4) (check)
  • Museum or sight ticketWiltshire Museum entry£5 (≈ US$7)
  • Budget bedBudget hostel/guesthouse, a night, per person£30 (≈ US$40)
  • Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room£100 (≈ US$140)
  • High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room£150 (≈ US$200)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget £30 (≈ US$40) · Mid £55 (≈ US$75) · High £80 (≈ US$110)

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.

Devizes Castle ruinsWiltshire MuseumKennet and Avon Canal (Caen Hill Locks)Wadworth BreweryDevizes International Street Festival
Airports
BRS Bristol Airport (about 30 km (19 mi) north‑west, coach or train connections)

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

    18°C (64°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    10°C (50°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

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

Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Devizes: next 7 days

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Air quality

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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)

12 rd

Feb

8°C (46°F)

1°C (34°F)

10 rd

Mar

11°C (52°F)

3°C (37°F)

9 rd

Apr

14°C (57°F)

5°C (41°F)

8 rd

May

18°C (64°F)

8°C (46°F)

7 rd

Jun

21°C (70°F)

11°C (52°F)

6 rd

Jul

24°C (75°F)

13°C (55°F)

5 rd

Aug

24°C (75°F)

13°C (55°F)

6 rd

Sep

21°C (70°F)

11°C (52°F)

8 rd

Oct

15°C (59°F)

7°C (45°F)

10 rd

Nov

10°C (50°F)

4°C (39°F)

12 rd

Dec

7°C (45°F)

2°C (36°F)

13 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

Town centre is walkable; local buses connect to Swindon, Chippenham and Trowbridge. Car gives fastest access to surrounding countryside and canal trips.

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

Stonehenge

go

Door to door: ≈2 h

Coach from Devizes to Salisbury, then local bus; about 1 h 30 min total

World‑heritage site, best early morning.

Avebury

go

Door to door: ≈1 h 45 min

Bus via Swindon to Avebury; about 1 h 15 min

Stone circles and village.

Lacock

go

Door to door: ≈1 h

Car or bus via Chippenham; about 30 min

Historic village and abbey.

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.

Travelodge

London Rd, easy car access, basic rooms

The Castle Hotel

Near market, historic building

The Bear Hotel

Central Market Place, boutique

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
£30–45 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
Mid
£45–70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
High
£70 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × £100£100
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £55£110
Bus day ticket (local routes)2 × £5 · check£10
Museum entry (Wiltshire Museum)2 × £5 · check£10
Brewery tour (Wadworth)2 × £8 · check£16
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge£25
Trip total≈ £136 per person per day, bed included£271≈ US$400

2026 estimate in GBP; flights and rail passes excluded.

Prices of common things

Coffee at café£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
Pub pint of ale£3–£4 (≈ US$4–6)
Wiltshire Museum entry£5 (≈ US$7)
Bus ride (local)£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4) (check)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Devizes is generally safe; typical UK town risks – watch belongings on trains and check road crossing lights.
  • Bus services are infrequent on weekends; check timetables.
  • Museum and canal boat trips may close seasonally – verify opening hours.
  • Festival dates vary; confirm before planning.

Emergency numbers

Police
999
Fire and ambulance
999
NHS non‑urgent
111

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  • Police999
  • Fire and ambulance999
  • NHS non‑urgent111

Embassy

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Devizes → Chippenham (bus): about £5 (≈ US$7), 30 min (check)
  • Wadworth Brewery tour: about £8 (≈ US$11) per person (check)

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  • Thank you — Thank you (θæŋk juː)
  • How much is it? — How much is it? (haʊ mʌtʃ ɪz ɪt)
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card? (kæn aɪ peɪ baɪ kɑːd)
  • Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet? (wɛər ɪz ðə ˈtɔɪlət)
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 Devizes. 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–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (cold, limited daylight) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a night at The Bear Hotel for a relaxed market stroll.
  2. Visit Wadworth Brewery visitor centre on a weekday for guided tour.

Meanwhile

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