Membury lies along the M4 in Wiltshire, not far from Swindon, between junctions 14 and 15. It is the site of the Membury Services, which provides rest and refreshment facilities for travellers, including the Days Inn motel for those in need of overnight accommodation. Membury is also the site of RAF Membury and USAF Membury. The airfield was built by the USAF in 1942 and used by the RAF until it was closed in 1946. Many of the wartime buildings remain and RAF Membury was used in the 1970s for the filming of Doctor Who episodes for the series of 'The Daemons' (1971) and 'Planet of the Spiders' (1974). The Campbell Aircraft Company's hangar was featured in 'The Daemons' and they built the single-seater Gyrocopter used in 'Planet of the Spiders'. Several other locations within a five-mile radius were used in the filming of 'The Daemons', including The Green, Crooked Corner, St Michael's Church, Four Barrows and Ramsbury Airfield. Clearly the area has a lot to offer fans of classic Doctor Who, or those who are interested in the airfields of World War II. It is, however, also a convenient place to stay for those visiting the nearby town of Swindon who does not want to stay in the town itself.
Places to Stay near Membury
Days Inn Membury - M4 (0.92 miles)
The Crown in Aldbourne (2.97 miles)
The Malt Shovel (3.28 miles)
The Malt Shovel a grade II listed pub, in the heart of the Lambourn valley has been sympathetically renovated, in keeping with its reputation as a favourite watering hole for ... More
Pheasant Inn (3.31 miles)
Ideally positioned within 300 yards of Junction 14 of the M4, The Pheasant Inn is a genuinely old unspoilt traditional Pub which offers a warm reception and good food. 11 ... More
Littlecote House Hotel (3.39 miles)
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Littlecote House Hotel is a superb Grade I listed Tudor mansion in Berkshire. Love, murder, scandal & romance. The history ... More | visit website
Queens Arms Country Inn (3.52 miles)
The Queens Arms Country Inn, situated in the picturesque Valley of the Race Horse, offers a warm welcome, friendly service, an excellent meal and importantly a good night’s sleep in ... More
Bear Hotel (4.00 miles)
A 13th century Coaching Inn with a modern twist, that has been refurbished to bring it into the 21st century providing all the latest in mod-cons! Including plasma tvs,with 12 ... More | visit website
Three Swans Hotel (4.17 miles)
A charming and historic coaching inn, situated in the beautiful Kennet Valley yet easy to reach, just 3 miles from junction 14 of the M4 and with excellent rail links. ... More
Pelican Inn (4.20 miles)
The Pelican Inn offers the best in refreshment, food and accommodation in the county. With its stunning Oak bar, serving a wide range of refreshments to the restaurant where you can eat ... More
Alderborne House (4.29 miles)
Alderbourne House is the family home of Colin & Pat Honeybone. A modern detached family house situated on the southern edge of the town in a quiet location and backing on to open countryside. A ... More | visit website
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