Dean Prior
in Devon of England, United Kingdom
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Plymouth City Airport (14 mi) - Exeter International Airport (25 mi)
- Newquay Cornwall Airport (53 mi)
- RNAS Yeovilton (63 mi)
- MOD St. Athan (67 mi)
- Cardiff International Airport (68 mi)
- Bristol International Airport (79 mi)
- Swansea Airport (80 mi)
- Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape (Unesco heritage, 43 mi)
- Blaenavon Industrial Landscape (Unesco heritage, 99 mi)
- Bigbury Golf Club (Golf course, 12 mi)
- Boringdon Park Golf Club (Golf course, 12 mi)
- China Fleet Country Club (Golf course, 19 mi)
- Fingle Glen Golf Club (Golf course, 20 mi)
- Exeter Golf And Country Club (Golf course, 21 mi)
- Paignton Zoo (zoo, (9 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 50.457 and -3.791 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 50° 27' 26" and W -3° 47' 26"
- 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: 02:45 PM (Friday)
- Timezone: Europe/London
- UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 7:31 am and 4:28 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou - References
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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 Dean Prior
Dean Prior in Devon (England) is a city in United Kingdom about 175 mi (or 282 km) south-west of London, the country's capital city.
Local time in Dean Prior is now 02:45 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Dean Prior, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Plymouth City Airport in a distance of 14 mi (or 23 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape in a distance of 43 mi (or 69 km), South-West. Also, if you like golfing, 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: Torquay, Plymouth, Exeter, Millbrook and Bickleigh. 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 | 8°C / 46 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 7°C / 45 °F |
| Night Temperature | 6°C / 43 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 76% |
| Air Pressure | 1028 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from South |
| Cloud Conditions | Broken clouds, covering 63% of sky |
| General Conditions | Broken clouds |
Saturday, 16th of November 2024
11°C (52 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Sunday, 17th of November 2024
10°C (50 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Monday, 18th of November 2024
8°C (47 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Tidwell Farm
Furzeleigh Mill Country House
Anchor Inn
The Rising Sun
Dartmoor Lodge
Videos from this area
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Buckfastleigh Steam Railway - Devon Holiday Attractions
Video of the South Devon Railway at Buckfastleigh. It is one of Devon's best loved tourist attractions. Originally built in 1872, it runs on a 7 mile stretch along the River Dart between...
Driving On The A38 From Ashburton To Dean Prior, Devon, England 22nd April 2011
Driving on the A38 from Ashburton to Dean Prior, Devon, England Videoed on Friday, 22nd April 2011 Playlist: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=D51E968929FA80D0.
Driving On The A38 From Ashburton To Dean Prior, Devon, England 23rd December 2011
Driving on the A38 from Ashburton to Dean Prior, Devon, England Videoed on Friday, 23rd December 2011 Playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA9698EACA6B19EB1.
Driving On The A38 From Ashburton To Dean Prior, Devon, England 19th August 2011
Driving on the A38 from Ashburton to Dean Prior, Devon, England Videoed on Friday,19th August 2011 Playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1D45CD4672503D36.
Driving On The A38 From Ashburton To Dean Prior, Devon, England 21st October 2011
Driving on the A38 from Ashburton to Dean Prior, Devon, England Videoed on Friday, 21st October 2011 Playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7EE21E133BCE9812.
Pannier Tank 1369 at the South Devon Railway
This short film follows Pannier Tank 1369 as it travels along a short section of the South Devon Railway. We join the engine steaming on a chilly march morning in 2013 as it waits to depart...
South Devon Railway: Delivering the Goods
Videos from the South Devon Railway's Delivering the Goods Easter Gala. As the name suggests the there were various freight trains running. GWR 2251 Class No.3205 GWR 5700 Class No.5786 as...
South Devon Railway 2009 and 2013
See this friendly branch line from both the train and the line side as it meanders next to the River Dart through delightful Devon scenery between Buckfastleigh and Totnes.
GWR 2251 Class 0-6-0 No. 3205
After a 4 year overhaul, the sole surviving 'Collett Goods' 2251 0-6-0 No. 3205 returned to steam and regular service on the South Devon Railway following its heavy overhaul. This engine made...
Vinnie Meercats horrific biker initiation.avi
Natchpatch biker Vinnie the Meercat is initiated as a F.O.K.H.R. at the 2012 Region 12 Rally.
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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.
Buckfast Abbey
Buckfast Abbey forms part of an active Benedictine monastery at Buckfast, near Buckfastleigh, Devon, England. Dedicated to Saint Mary, it was founded in 1018 and run by the Cistercian order from 1147 until it was destroyed under the Dissolution of the Monasteries. In 1882 monks began living there again, and today it is a Benedictine foundation.
South Devon Railway (heritage railway)
The South Devon Railway is a 6.64 miles heritage railway from Totnes to Buckfastleigh in Devon, alongside the River Dart. It was previously known as the Dart Valley Railway. The Railway is operated by the South Devon Railway Trust, a registered charity. The Railway's headquarters and museum are located in Buckfastleigh railway station.
Rattery
Rattery is a village and civil parish in Devon, England, a few miles from Buckfastleigh, Ashburton, and Dartington. The name is often interpreted as a variant of "Red Tree" and is listed in the Domesday Book as Ratreu. Robert Herrick, the famous seventeenth century poet, lived in the hamlet of Dean Prior on the edge of Rattery.
Bakers Pit
Bakers Pit is a phreatic maze cave system near Buckfastleigh, Devon, England. It was first opened in 1847 by quarrying activities. Bakers Pit is entered via a vertical descent of 16 metres. It has 3.631 kilometres of passage contained within an area of 4 hectares and a small stream, flowing to the River Dart, that is still actively developing the cave. It was once connected to Reeds cave, however, only "voice" connection is currently possible, and only in a few locations.
Reed's cave
Reed's cave is a cave in Higher Kiln Quarry near Buckfastleigh, Dartmoor, Devon. It has many formations including the unique Little Man formation, which is beyond Easter Chamber. Devon's only true troglobite collembolan Pseudosinella dobati is recorded from this cave.
Brent Hill
Brent Hill is the site of an Iron Age hill fort situated close to South Brent in Devon, England. The fort occupies the top of Brent Hill at approx 311 Metres above Sea Level.
Pennywell Farm
Pennywell Farm is the largest farm tourist attraction in the south west of England and is situated just outside the town of Buckfastleigh in South Devon. It is an organic farm situated 600 feet above sea level with views over Dartmoor National Park. Pennywell opened to the public in 1989 by husband and wife, Christopher and Nicola Murray. The idea was that visitors to the farm would not be spectators but that they would be able to have hands on interaction with the animals.
Dean Prior
Dean Prior is a village and civil parish near the A38 road, in the South Hams district, in the county of Devon, England. It is located near the town of Buckfastleigh. Dean Prior has a church called St George Martyr, Dean Prior, where the seventeenth-century poet Robert Herrick was twice vicar.
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