Stoke Abbott
in Dorset of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
50.804 and -2.778 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 50° 48' 13" and W -2° 46' 39"
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: 08:54 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:28 am and 4:23 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

Delve into Stoke Abbott

Stoke Abbott in Dorset (England) is a city located in United Kingdom about 125 mi (or 201 km) south-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Stoke Abbott is now 08:54 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Stoke Abbott, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RNAS Yeovilton in a distance of 15 mi (or 25 km), North-East. 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 City of Bath in a distance of 63 mi (or 102 km), North-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there is an option about 24 mi (or 39 km). away. We saw 1 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Dorchester, Taunton, East Harptree, Compton Martin and Burrington. 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 / 44 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 81%
Air Pressure 1028 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 1% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

10°C (49 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

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

Monday, 18th of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
11°C (53 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Coach and Horses

Address
4,0 mi
Perrott
DT8 3HS Beaminster
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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

South West Trains Train arriving at Crewkerne from London.

Published: April 01, 2014
Length: 01:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: keith sparkes

URL to Share: http://youtu.be/M8nmHQWixV0 South West Trains Train arriving at Crewkerne from London. This is a South West Trains service ariving at Crewkerne Railway Station from London....


Dorset Bike Ride: Symondsbury to West Bay

Published: June 29, 2011
Length: 04:18 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: John Holman

Highlights of a bike ride one sunny Sunday from Symondsbury to West Bay, Bridport. Includes some unusual and exciting shots of the great West Dorset landmark Colmers Hill, known locally as...


High Tide at West Bay

Published: February 03, 2014
Length: 00:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Peter Roe

via YouTube Capture.


Harbour Lights S1E2 - Bridport on TV

Published: September 09, 2012
Length: 00:14 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: BridportOnTv

Series 1 Episode 2. Filmed at West Bay (Bridport Harbour) in Dorset. First Broadcast in 1999.


2009-02-27 The Boot Hill All Stars - 'Jolene'

Published: February 28, 2009
Length: 50:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SteveWurzel

Live at The Ropemakers, Bridport, Dorset. 27th February 2009 http://www.myspace.com/boothillallstars.


Pymore Flood

Published: September 12, 2008
Length: 07:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: physcosocial79

Mini flood.


Strange Signs 47 - WiFE WANTED must own a WORKiNG TRACTOR

Published: September 17, 2011
Length: 36:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JackBarnett21

Strange Signs around the UK: 47. I went to Bridport this Saturday and was amazed at how many different hats were being worn by hundred and hundreds of people of all shapes and sizes. One of...


34067 Tangmere on The Devonian. Honiton Bank & Whiteball Tunnel. Full HD 1080p 50fps

Published: July 04, 2013
Length: 34:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BlackSkyuk

34067 Tangmere on The Devonian. First steam video with my new and better tripod. Shot 1 at Crewkerne. Shot 2 at Honiton Bank. Shot 3 at Heathpark Honiton. Shot 4 at Whiteball Tunnel. Shot...


The Atlantic Coast Express 34067 tangmere, 34046 Braunton & 5029 Nunney Castle. Full HD 1080p

Published: September 05, 2014
Length: 30:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BlackSkyuk

The Atlantic Coast Express 34067 tangmere, 34046 Braunton & 5029 Nunney Castle. Info:- Date:- 5/09/2014 Location(s):- Crewkerne, Axminster, Pinhoe & Powderham Castle. Camcorder:- Panasonic...


BOY PELTED for CHARiTY

Published: June 12, 2010
Length: 18:10 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: JackBarnett21

At a untypical summer fete, Broadwindsor had many original stalls. This one was an old favourite however, when a young man stood in the stocks and was pelted, not with rotten fruit but with...


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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.

Broadwindsor

Broadwindsor is a village in west Dorset, England, two miles west of Beaminster. The village has a population of 1,218 (2001). Broadwindsor was also formerly a liberty, containing only the parish itself. Broadwindsor is renowned for its Craft Centre, Lewesdon Hill in bluebell time, 13th century church, in which Thomas Fuller preached.

Located at 50.8167, -2.8 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Dorset, Liberties of Dorset

River Cottage H.Q

River Cottage H.Q. (RCHQ for short) is the base of operations for a cookery/food training centre from chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's River Cottage series.

Located at 50.783, -2.751 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Dorset

River Cottage

River Cottage is a former weekend and holiday home that was originally a game-keeper's lodge in the grounds of Slape Manor, Netherbury, Dorset. It featured in a number of television series presented by television chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. The name is also used as a brand for some of Fearnley-Whittingstall's business ventures, including a restaurant in Bath.

Located at 50.783, -2.751 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Dorset

Lewesdon Hill

Lewesdon Hill is about 4 km west of Beaminster in south west Dorset, England. Like many of the high hills in Dorset, including its neighbour Pilsdon Pen, it is the site of an Iron Age hill fort. The hill is formed from upper greensand which is more resistant to erosion than the surrounding clay. The hill is the highest point in Dorset, closely followed by Pilsdon Pen (277 m) and Bulbarrow Hill (275 m). To the south of the hill is the Marshwood Vale. It is a National Trust property.

Located at 50.8085, -2.80183 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hills of Dorset, Hill forts in Dorset, Marilyns of England, Highest points of English counties, Hardys of England

Beaminster Forum and Redhone Hundred

Beaminster Forum & Redhone Hundred was a hundred in the county of Dorset, England, containing the following parishes: Beaminster Bradpole Chedington Chardstock (transferred to Devon 1896) Corscombe Mapperton Mosterton Netherbury North Poorton South Perrott Stoke Abbott Toller Porcorum (part) Wambrook (transferred to Somerset 1895) See also:

Located at 50.81, -2.741 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hundreds of Dorset

Conegar Road Cutting

Conegar Road Cutting is a 0.15 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Dorset, notified in 1996.

Located at 50.822, -2.7978 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Dorset, Sites of Special Scientific Interest notified in 1996, Road cuttings in the United Kingdom, Transport in Dorset, Geology of Dorset

Waddon Hill

Waddon Hill is a hill and the site of an old Roman fort near Beaminster, in the English county of Dorset. The name Waddon is from the Old English meaning wheat hill. The Wessex Ridgeway passes to the north around the base of the hill. The B3162 road passes close to the western end of the hill. Lewesdon Hill is about 0.6 miles to the west.

Located at 50.8104, -2.78625 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hills of Dorset, History of Dorset, Roman legions' camps in England, Archaeological sites in Dorset

Beaminster Tunnel

Beaminster Tunnel or Horn Hill Tunnel is a 345-foot long road tunnel on the A3066 road between Beaminster and Mosterton in Dorset, England. The tunnel was constructed between 1830–1832; it is notable for being one of the first road tunnels built in Britain and the only pre-railway road tunnel in the country still in use.

Located at 50.826, -2.757 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Road tunnels in England, Buildings and structures in Dorset, Transport in Dorset, Tunnels completed in 1832, Grade II listed buildings in Dorset


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Stoke Abbott