Wroughton
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Wroughton is a village in Wiltshire, England. It is part of the borough of Swindon (and is located on the southern outskirts of Swindon).
The older name for the village is Ellendune.
Wroughton is also known for being the largest village in the whole UK.
Until the 19th century it was nothing but a mere country village. Wroughton is most prominent for its connection to The Ridgeway (in which its secondary school is named after), a popular National Trail which is often in itself related to the ancient White Horse.
Wroughton was home to RAF Wroughton which closed in the late 1970s.
Wroughton is famous for its annual carnival which attracts many beer drinkers and young students, and of course the odd float.
Attractions
- Wroughton Fish and Chip Shop
- The Weir field
- Wroughton Science Museum
- The Ellendune Centre - Women's Institute
- Wroughton Lesiure Centre
- Silver City, famous Chinese franchise established around 1990
- Bombay Spice (Possibly the best Indian take away in the World)
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