Whitchurch Canonicorum
in Dorset of England, United Kingdom
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RNAS Yeovilton (20 mi) - Exeter International Airport (24 mi)
- Bristol International Airport (44 mi)
- Bournemouth Airport (45 mi)
- Cardiff International Airport (49 mi)
- MOD St. Athan (51 mi)
- Bristol Filton Airport (54 mi)
- RAF Lyneham (64 mi)
- RAF Fairford (79 mi)
- City of Bath (Unesco heritage, 68 mi)
- Blaenavon Industrial Landscape (Unesco heritage, 71 mi)
- Enmore Park Golf Club (Golf course, 26 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 50.755 and -2.860 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 50° 45' 18" and W -2° 51' 36"
- 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: 11:34 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:
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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 Whitchurch Canonicorum
Whitchurch Canonicorum in Dorset (England) with it's 312 citizens is a town in United Kingdom about 129 mi (or 208 km) south-west of London, the country's capital city.
Current time in Whitchurch Canonicorum is now 11:34 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports near Whitchurch Canonicorum, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RNAS Yeovilton in a distance of 20 mi (or 32 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 68 mi (or 110 km), North-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there is an option about 26 mi (or 43 km). away. 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, Dorchester, Bleadon, Hutton 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
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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.
Marshwood
Marshwood is a village in west Dorset, England, situated on the northern edge of the Marshwood Vale six miles north of Lyme Regis. The village has a population of 283, 8.6% of dwellings are second homes. The Bottle Inn on the outskirts of Marshwood is home to the world stinging nettle eating championships.
Stanton St Gabriel
Stanton St Gabriel is a civil parish in west Dorset, England, with a population of 89 (as of 2001). The population in 1991 was 93, and in 1921 was 54.
Whitchurch Canonicorum
Whitchurch Canonicorum or Whitechurch Canonicorum is a village in south-west Dorset, England, situated in the Marshwood Vale five miles northwest of Bridport. The village has a population of 647; 10.1% of dwellings are second homes. On the northern edge of the village is the Church of St Candida and Holy Cross. It is noteworthy as containing the only shrine in Britain to have survived the Reformation with its relics intact, apart from that of Saint Edward the Confessor in Westminster Abbey.
River Char
The River Char is a river in West Dorset. The Char runs a few miles from Bettiscombe to Charmouth, passing Pilsdon and Whitchurch Canonicorum.
Whitchurch Canonicorum Hundred
Whitchurch Canonicorum Hundred or Whitechurch Canonicorum Hundred was a hundred in the county of Dorset, England, containing the following parishes: Burstock Catherston Leweston Charmouth Chideock Lyme Regis Marshwood Pilsdon Stanton St Gabriel Stockland (part) Symondsbury Thorncombe (transferred to Devon 1844 and back to Dorset 1896) Whitchurch Canonicorum Wootton Fitzpaine
Stonebarrow Hill
Stonebarrow Hill is a hill near the coast of Dorset, England, with a height of 486 feet (148 m). Stonebarrow and the surrounding area is notable for its landslides. The hill is often a starting point for walks around the Golden Cap estate.
Church of St Candida and Holy Cross
The Church of St Candida and Holy Cross is an Anglican church in Whitchurch Canonicorum, Dorset, England. A Saxon church stood on the site but nothing remains of that structure. The earliest parts of the church date from the 12th century when it was rebuilt by Benedictine monks. Further major rebuilding work took place in the 13th century and in the 14th century the church's prominent tower was constructed.
Hardown Hill
Hardown Hill (207 metres, 679 feet high) is a hill between Ryall and Morcombelake in the county of Dorset, England. It rises west of the South Dorset Downs, close to the Dorset coast, and overlooks the Marshwood Vale to the north. Its prominence qualifies it as one of Dorset's four Marilyns. The hill lies about 6 kilometres west of Bridport and about 500 metres north of the A 35 road.
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