Historic pubs · South East England
The Pelican Public House
In or near Little Bedwyn.
The Pelican Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hungerford · 3.7 km
About
The Pelican Public House is a historic pub in England South East, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kennet SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Pelican Public House is a pub located in Froxfield, South-East England, within the postcode SN8. It is situated in an area designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to the River Kennet, and lies within two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty: the Cotswolds and the North Wessex Downs. Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere, offering a selection of drinks and a place to relax in a scenic rural setting.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4100, -1.5648
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Froxfield
- Postcode
- SN8 3JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Hungerford — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26587858 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Pelican Public House?
- The Pelican Public House is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN8 3JZ), in the parish of Froxfield.
- What is The Pelican Public House?
- The Pelican Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Pelican Public House?
- The nearest railway station is Hungerford, about 3.7 km away. The nearest town is Little Bedwyn. Drivers can use postcode SN8 3JZ.
- Is The Pelican Public House a protected site?
- Yes — The Pelican Public House is part of the River Kennet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Pelican Public House?
- The nearest railway station is Hungerford, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN8 3JZ.