Dunkeswell
in Devon of England, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
50.863 and -3.223 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 50° 51' 46" and W -3° 13' 22"
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: 10:52 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:30 am and 4:24 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

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

Discover Dunkeswell

Dunkeswell in Devon (England) with it's 1,361 citizens is a town in United Kingdom about 141 mi (or 227 km) west of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Dunkeswell is now 10:52 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports near Dunkeswell, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Exeter International Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 20 km), South-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 Blaenavon Industrial Landscape in a distance of 65 mi (or 104 km), North. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 2 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: Taunton, Bickleigh, Exeter, Torquay and Bleadon. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 47 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 84%
Air Pressure 1028 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 2% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

9°C (49 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

9°C (49 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Honiton

Address
4,7 mi
TURKS HEAD LANE
EX14 1BQ HONITON
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Skydive at Dunkeswell

Published: March 17, 2015
Length: 00:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Eviesmummy


Microlighting over Devon & Somerset

Published: July 24, 2010
Length: 23:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: sarnia89

Flying in a microlight over Devon & Somerset. Taking off from and landing at Dunkeswell airfield, Devon.


The Royal Oak Pub Dunkeswell Devon England

Published: June 07, 2012
Length: 14:00 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: TheSamanthawakefield

We have 2 weeks to save our one and only pub from being converted to a 3/4 bed private dwelling...........


Nicola's Amazing First AFF Jump

Published: July 23, 2012
Length: 04:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Carl Roos

This was Nicola's first AFF jump with Skydive UK Ltd at Dunkeswell Airfield, UK on 20 July 2012. She absolutely loved it!!!


Dunkeswell2

Published: August 23, 2009
Length: 54:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Stephen Bailey

Flying back to Clench from Dunkeswell.


Awesome Microlight Flyby

Published: March 19, 2011
Length: 25:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MegaWooler

A microlight flyby at about 80 knots (90 MPH)


Bedford SB3 Mobile Cinema Unit

Published: July 12, 2008
Length: 05:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: olliehalls

Bedford SB3 mobile cinema moving under it's own steam for the first time in over 15 years! First on road in 1967, was once owned by Sir William McAlpine to tour with Flying Scotsman, this unit...


DJI Naza GPS plus Turnigy Talon return home

Published: July 16, 2012
Length: 30:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Chris Hornby

At an air rally at Dunkeswell, tried out the return home feature of the dji Naza new GPS upgrade.


Cessna 172 at Dunkeswell Aerodrome/Airfield my first flight

Published: August 04, 2013
Length: 39:55 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: James Cooper

This is my first flight in a light aircraft, also the first time of controlling an aircraft. The reg is G-DUNK, and we were flying VFR.


AFF Dunkeswell Lvl 1,4, 5 & 6

Published: July 28, 2012
Length: 43:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Colin Bailey

AFF Levels 1,4,5 & 6 at Dunkeswell, Devon UK. Sadly don't have videos of levels 2 and 3 but all were passed first time. Little bit of an unstable exit on level 6 and the backflip won't be winning...


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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.

Hembury

Hembury is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure near Honiton in Devon. It dates from the late fifth and early fourth millennia BC onwards to the Roman invasion. The fort is situated on a promontory to the north of and overlooking the River Otter valley at approx 178 metres above sea level. It has given its name to some of the earliest Neolithic pottery in southern Britain. An Iron Age hill fort was later built on the same site.

Located at 50.8206, -3.262 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hill forts in Devon, History of Devon, Iron Age sites in England, Ancient Roman forts in Devon, Hills of Devon, Archaeological sites in Devon

Abbey, Devon

Abbey is a village in the English county of Devon. It is located in the Blackdown Hills. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:50|53|12|N|3|13|00|W| |primary |name= }}

Located at 50.8867, -3.21667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Devon

Goodleigh, Bodmiscombe

Goodleigh is a village in the county of Devon, England, located about 1 km northeast of Bodmiscombe.

Located at 50.8867, -3.25833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Devon

Wolford Chapel

Wolford Chapel is the burial place of John Graves Simcoe, the first lieutenant governor of Upper Canada. It is the property of the Canadian province of Ontario, and flies the Flag of Canada despite being in the English countryside. The chapel was part of the Simcoe Estate near Honiton, Devon, in South West England and was built on John Graves Simcoe's commission in 1802.

Located at 50.8402, -3.2268 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Devon, Ontario Heritage Trust

capture of the webcam Broadhembury: Honiton − Devon & Somerset Gliding Club

Broadhembury: Honiton − Devon & Somerset Gliding Club, Broadhembury (source)

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