East Stour
in Dorset of England, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.008 and -2.285 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 0' 27" and W -2° 17' 6"
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: 06:18 AM (Monday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:43 am and 4:09 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
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 East Stour

East Stour in Dorset (England) with it's 573 citizens is a city in United Kingdom about 100 mi (or 160 km) west of London, the country's capital city.

Local time in East Stour is now 06:18 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of East Stour, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RNAS Yeovilton in a distance of 15 mi (or 25 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 38 mi (or 61 km), North-East. Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. 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: Mere, Kilmington, Hindon, Chicklade and Corsley. 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 8°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 77%
Air Pressure 1003 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 40% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

5°C (40 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Thursday, 28th of November 2024

4°C (40 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Butt of Sherry

Address
5,8 mi
Castle Street
BA12 6JE Warminster
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Coppleridge Inn

Address
3,3 mi
unknown
SP7 9HW Shaftesbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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

Bleeding Wall

Published: August 07, 2010
Length: 16:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: chicken

I was about to paint this roughcast rendered wall and when washing down with small hose; the wall began to bleed! sorry video quality is poor but this all freaked me out at the time.


Caalm Camp - Dorset Yurt Campsite

Published: July 17, 2013
Length: 17:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mark Ralph

Luxury Yurt camping holidays at Caalm Camp, a family-run rural retreat in the Dorset countryside close to Somerset and Wiltshire borders. Try a Glamping holiday at this luxury Yurt campsite...


Bellringing at Stour Row, Dorset

Published: August 14, 2012
Length: 23:46 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: anonmonen

Potentially a video that could cause some trouble, although not as much as other recently posted Bellringing videos!! There is a small village in Dosret called Stour Row, where a small steel...


Strangebrew II Our Best Run

Published: May 31, 2010
Length: 07:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: John Rogers

Marnhull Soapbox Derby - An annual event run in this Dorset village where normally sane people build 4 wheeled cars to freewheel down a lane against the clock. It's all in aid of the Dorset...


The Nemo Go Go LE Tent - Incredibly lightweight & breathable inflatable shelter.

Published: June 28, 2012
Length: 00:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Webtogs

http://www.webtogs.co.uk/nemo The Nemo Go Go LE lightweight tent is a shelter designed for those who need to travel fast and light coming in at just a kilogramme all together. Gogo LE is the...


The In Hand section of the SW UK Heavy Horse Championships, 2009

Published: October 06, 2009
Length: 58:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: uthund

The championships recently took place at Gillingham near Shaftesbury, UK. This wee film is of the In Hand section being led into the judging ring.


Episode 109 Winter Carping at Wadmill lake, Todber Manor. Back Of The Landing Net

Published: December 04, 2012
Length: 16:58 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Back Of The Landing Net Carp Fishing

We decided to head up to Todber Manor and fish on Wadmill lake for our best chance of good carp on a short sub-zero winter day session. We are joined by Gareth, Damien and Rich for this session,...


Summer camp for 11 - 14 year olds

Published: October 29, 2014
Length: 47:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Chris Etchells

Life on our residential English Language and activity summer camps for 11 - 14 year olds. Fun, friendship, learning - and adventure!


The North Face Makalu Insulated Jacket

Published: June 28, 2012
Length: 03:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Webtogs

http://www.webtogs.co.uk/insulated-clothing?manufacturer=65&type_clothing=1291 The North Face Men's Makalu Insulated Jacket is a Primaloft One filled synthetic jacket that will keep you warm...


Heavy Horse drawn dray

Published: October 05, 2009
Length: 15:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: uthund

Sponsor's Dray at Gillingham heavy Horse Show. Choosing this years heavy Horse Champions of the South West of England! This rig came second in the Commercial Class.


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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.

East Stour, Dorset

East Stour is a village in the county of Dorset in southern England. It lies within the North Dorset administrative district of the county, about two miles south of the town of Gillingham. It is sited on Corallian limestone soil, half a mile from the east bank of the River Stour in the Blackmore Vale and 2 miles west of the broadly conical local landmark Duncliffe Hill (210 m). Above the west bank of the river, about a mile away, is the village of West Stour.

Located at 51.0047, -2.28611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Dorset

West Stour, Dorset

West Stour is a small village situated in the Blackmore Vale area of North Dorset, England. The village has a population of 187. It is one of a group of villages known as The Stours, located in the River Stour Valley, five miles south of Gillingham. West Stour has a village hall, one public house and a service station on the main A30 road. See also: East Stour Stour Provost

Located at 51.002, -2.307 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Dorset

Stour Provost

Stour Provost is a village in the Blackmore Vale area of north Dorset, England, situated on the River Stour between Sturminster Newton and Gillingham. The village has a population of 560 (2001). 5.6% of dwellings are second homes. Stour Provost once constituted a liberty, containing only the parish itself. In old writings, it is usually spelled Stower Provost. See List of liberties in Dorset.

Located at 50.9925, -2.29222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Dorset, Liberties of Dorset

Todber

Todber is a village in north Dorset, England, situated in the Blackmore Vale five miles south west of Shaftesbury. The village has a population of 124.

Located at 50.9833, -2.28333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Dorset

Gillingham (liberty)

Gillingham Liberty was a liberty in the county of Dorset, England, containing the following parishes: Bourton (from 1866) Gillingham Motcombe

Located at 51.0388, -2.2782 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Liberties of Dorset

St Mary the Virgin, Gillingham, Dorset

St Mary's Church is the parish church for the town of Gillingham in the Blackmore Vale in the north of Dorset. The church is in the Diocese of Salisbury in the Church of England, and part of the Anglican Communion. There is believed to have been a Christian presence in the area since Anglo-Saxon days, evidence being a stone with a complicated interlaced pattern, now in the church, which is believed to be the remains of a 9th century cross - either a preaching cross or a grave marker.

Located at 51.0381, -2.2775 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Grade I listed churches, Church of England churches in Dorset

Bugley

Bugley is a small hamlet in the district of North Dorset, in the county of Dorset, England. The River Stour runs past the hamlet. It is close to the town of Gillingham.

Located at 51.0207, -2.3071 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hamlets in Dorset

Gillingham Friary

Gillingham Friary was a friary in Dorset, England.

Located at 51.033, -2.28658 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Monasteries in Dorset


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Stour, East Stour