Priston
in Bath and North East Somerset of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.343 and -2.439 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 20' 35" and W -2° 26' 21"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:48 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:32 am and 4:17 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Priston

Priston in Bath and North East Somerset (England) with it's 232 citizens is a town in United Kingdom about 100 mi (or 161 km) west of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Priston is now 09:48 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports near Priston, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Bristol International Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 20 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is City of Bath in a distance of 35 mi (or 56 km), East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Camerton, Corston, Timsbury, Saltford and Wellow. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 50 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 80%
Air Pressure 1017 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Monday, 18th of November 2024

9°C (48 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

3°C (38 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 20th of November 2024

5°C (41 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Bath Priory Hotel and Spa

Address
4,1 mi
Weston Road
BA1 2XT Bath
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bath Circle Luxury Serviced Apartments

Address
4,4 mi
Northampton Street 3
BA1 2SN Bath
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa

Address
4,3 mi
16 Royal Crescent
BA1 2LS Bath
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Francis Hotel Bath - MGallery by Sofitel

Address
4,3 mi
QUEEN SQUARE
BA1 2HH BATH
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Brocks Guest House

Address
4,4 mi
32 Brock Street
BA1 2LN Bath
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Bath House Boutique Bed and Breakfast

Address
4,2 mi
40 Crescent Gardens, Upper Bristol Road
BA1 2NB Bath
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Brooks Guesthouse

Address
4,1 mi
1 Crescent Gardens
BA1 2NA Bath
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Bath House Apartments

Address
4,1 mi
Check In: 40 Crescent Gardens
BA1 2NB Bath
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


High Beeches B&B

Address
3,5 mi
Midford Road
BA2 5SD Bath
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Oldfields House - Bed & Breakfast

Address
3,8 mi
102 Wells Road
BA2 3AL Bath
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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May Day Village Fair - Newton St Loe

Published: May 14, 2013
Length: 27:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Stephen Maudsley

Every year Newton St Loe has a festival at the start of May. A traditional village fair with food stalls, competitions and games with guns (clay pigeon shooting). Newton St Loe is wholly owned...


English Farmer plants Olympic Linseed Rings: Part 2: The Air Reconnoissance Mission (HD)

Published: June 28, 2012
Length: 05:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: James Addicott

Gerald Addicott, a farmer outside the city of Bath in England, has planted a crop of linseed with the Olympic rings to celebrate the 2012 Olympic Games. With trusty pilot Clive, the daring...


Church St. Mary in Bath

Published: January 21, 2014
Length: 15:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Georgi Stankov

Bath Spa, Somerset, is a spectacular English city with a unique architecture. For numerous reasons Bath is in my Top 3 list of most favorite English cities. Here is one of the reasons: Bath...


Bath, Somerset

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Length: 15:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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The Berks & Hants Aquae Sulis 15/10/11

Published: October 15, 2011
Length: 53:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Pete Devrell

In the fadeing light of a beautiful day Castle Class 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe hauls the 'Berks & Hants Aquae Sulis' through Newton Meadows near Bath on its return journey from Bristol to...


English Farmer plants Linseed Rings for Olympic Games 2012: (Part 1: HD)

Published: June 28, 2012
Length: 01:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: James Addicott

A farmer outside the city of Bath in England plants a crop of Linseed with the Olympic rings to celebrate the 2012 Olympic Games in London. The linseed rings should be visible the summer of...


Cheese House 2007

Published: December 17, 2007
Length: 02:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ian Foster

The Cheese House. A two bedroom self catering holiday cottage, near Bath.


FullHD 34046 BRAUNTON Weymouth Seaside Express 10th August 2014

Published: August 11, 2014
Length: 49:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Steam trains by XxBec3509

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(HD) 34067 Tangmere at Twerton Tunnel Bristol-Southall 5Z47 24th March 2013

Published: March 24, 2013
Length: 42:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Steam trains by XxBec3509

SR Light Pacific 4-6-2 no 34067 Tangmere heads into Twerton tunnel http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Great_Western_Railway_heritage_sites http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twerton-on-Avon_railway_.


Katia Taylor Photographer

Published: August 26, 2009
Length: 45:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: birminghamb1ues

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

A39 road

The A39 is an A road in south west England. It runs south-west from Bath in Somerset through Wells, Glastonbury, Street and Bridgwater. It then follows the north coast of Somerset and Devon through Williton, Minehead, Porlock, Lynmouth, Barnstaple, Bideford, Stratton, Camelford, Wadebridge and St Columb Major. It then joins the route of the A30 road for around 5 miles, re-emerging near Zelah to head for the south Cornish coast via Truro and Falmouth.

Located at 51.3861, -2.4307 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roads in England, Roads in Cornwall, Roads in Devon, Roads in Somerset

Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University is a university based in, and around, Bath, England. The institution was previously known as Bath College of Higher Education, and later Bath Spa University College. It gained full university status in August 2005.

Located at 51.3756, -2.43833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Bath Spa University, Association of Commonwealth Universities, Educational institutions established in 1898, Million+, 1975 establishments in England, Audio engineering schools in the United Kingdom

Somerset Coal Canal

The Somerset Coal Canal (originally known as the Somersetshire Coal Canal) was a narrow canal in England, built around 1800 from basins at Paulton and Timsbury via Camerton, an aqueduct at Dunkerton, Combe Hay, Midford and Monkton Combe to Limpley Stoke where it joined the Kennet and Avon Canal. This gave access from the Somerset coalfield, which at its peak contained 80 collieries, to London. The longest arm was 18 miles (29 km) long with 23 locks.

Located at 51.334, -2.409 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1805 establishments in England, 1904 disestablishments, Bath and North East Somerset, Canals in Somerset, History of Somerset, Industrial archaeological sites in the United Kingdom, Somerset coalfield

Radstock rail accident

The Radstock rail accident took place on the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway in south west England, on 7 August 1876. Two trains collided on a single track section, resulting in fifteen passengers being killed. It was difficult to assign blame to any individual for the crash. The underlying cause was that the Somerset and Dorset Railway was essentially bankrupt at the time of the crash.

Located at 51.302, -2.41 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway accidents in England, 1876 in England, Railway accidents in 1876

Weston Lock

Weston Lock is situated on the River Avon, on the western outskirts of Bath, England, in what now forms the Newbridge suburb of Bath. Weston cut is a man made channel, opened in 1727, for boats to approach and pass through Weston lock, which created an island between the cut and the river weir, which became known as Dutch island after the owner of the brass mill established on the river side in the early 18th century.

Located at 51.3827, -2.397 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1727 establishments, Buildings and structures in Bath, Somerset, History of Bath, Somerset, Transport in Bath, Somerset, Locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal

Newton Park

Newton Park is an 18th-century landscape garden, designed by the landscape gardener Capability Brown, and now owned by the Duchy of Cornwall. Newton Park was laid out on land containing the 14th century keep and gateway of St Loe's Castle, a fortified medieval manor house, Elizabethan farm buildings, and various enclosed gardens. It is 6 km west of Bath, Somerset, England between the A39 Wells Road and the village of Newton St Loe.

Located at 51.3757, -2.43834 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bath Spa University, Grade I listed buildings in Somerset, Grade I listed educational buildings, Duchy of Cornwall, English Landscape Garden style, Landscape design history of England

Shoscombe and Single Hill Halt railway station

Shoscombe & Single Hill Halt was a small railway station on the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway serving small villages between Wellow and Radstock, about seven miles south of Bath. The station was the last to open on the Somerset and Dorset main line, with services beginning on 23 September 1929. It closed with the rest of the line on 7 March 1966 under the Beeching Axe.

Located at 51.3, -2.4 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Somerset, Former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1929, Railway stations closed in 1966, Beeching closures in England

Duncorn Hill

Duncorn Hill is a rounded hill with a flat top close to the Fosse Way on the limestone plateau south of Bath in Somerset, England. It is 585 feet above sea level and is a landmark. Its name derives from the Celtic din for fort and corn meaning horn-shaped.

Located at 51.3529, -2.4056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Somerset, Hill forts in Somerset, Iron Age Britain