Ashen
in Essex of England, United Kingdom

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Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.052 and 0.546 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 3' 6" and E 0° 32' 47"
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: 12:27 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:19 am and 4:05 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
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

Explore Ashen

Ashen in Essex (England) is a city in United Kingdom about 47 mi (or 76 km) north-east of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Ashen is now 12:27 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Ashen, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Wethersfield Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 9 km), South. 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 Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in a distance of 41 mi (or 66 km), South. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. We found 3 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Linton, Tiptree, Chelmsford, Fulbourn and Fyfield. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 77%
Air Pressure 1028 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 88% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

9°C (47 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

7°C (44 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

6°C (42 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Swan Hotel

Address
6,0 mi
High Street
CO10 9QA Lavenham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Ollivers Farm Bed & Breakfast

Address
3,5 mi
Toppesfield
CO9 4LS Halstead
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Bell Hotel

Address
2,4 mi
Market Hill
CO10 8NN Clare,Sudbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Waggon & Horses

Address
2,7 mi
High Street
CO9 4EX Halstead
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.

Great Yeldham Bus rally 18/5/14 Video and gallery

Published: May 25, 2014
Length: 37:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Lifemovements

Selection of video clips and photos from Gt Yeldham bus rally on the 18/5/14, heritage buses and modern buses, includes rare Westcliff On Sea livery president trident 33191. Please check out...


Take A Video Tour

Published: April 11, 2014
Length: 01:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Poole Farm Feed Centre

http://poolefarm.co.uk/ CALL 01787 237542 | Pet Foods | Dog Food | Cat Food | Horse Feed | Stable Equipment | Reptile Food | Chickens | Fishing Bait | Wild Bird Feed | Hay | Straw About...


Class 03s CVR Diesel Gala 25th March 2012

Published: March 25, 2013
Length: 32:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Cooperail

Class 03 shunters D2041 And D2184 running along with 31255 and DMUs 141108 and 55033 at the Colne Valley Railways diesel gala, In this film we see the 03s make a round trip starting at Castle...


Living the steam - Colne Valley Railway

Published: November 05, 2013
Length: 14:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Official Colne Valley Railway

A look into the Colne Valley Railway, Castle Hedingham, Essex. An all volunteer railway operating a mile of track with the station complex in the middle, meaning the line is unique in being...


ACME Condor Nitro Car Team infinity .18 Engine

Published: November 08, 2010
Length: 04:53 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: pilot74sparki

Second outing of my surprise birthday present of an ACME Condor 1:10 scale nitro powered RC car. Before running in the engine and going 'bashing' I trawled youtube to find out more, I have...


Colne Valley Miniature Railway - Visiting Steam loco

Published: August 07, 2014
Length: 25:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Official Colne Valley Railway

Stafford class steam locomotive 'Helen' visited the miniature railway in May 2014. A great day was had by all and we hope to see them again soon.


Picking hand placement

Published: June 17, 2010
Length: 07:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Brian House

Getting the right attitude with your picking hand is at the heart of producing great tome and speed. Watch as Phil Ockelford shows how it should be done.


Motocross | Foxborough Enduro Test Day 2014 | GoPro Chest Cam | By Dan Elsey | HD

Published: October 12, 2014
Length: 02:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: danthebox

One lap around the foxborough enduro track near Sible Hedingham. Track was very slippery in the morning but in the afternoon the track got quite fast and was able to get some laps dowwwnnn....


Colne Valley Railway - Diesel Gala 2012

Published: March 25, 2012
Length: 17:39 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Official Colne Valley Railway

The Colne Valley Railway held their 5th annual diesel gala this year (2012) which featured the likes of our resident diesel locos including, class 31 31255, class 141 pace 141108 in br blue-grey...


RICHARD ATTWOOD & THE LE MANS WINNING NUMBER #23, 917K

Published: October 31, 2012
Length: 15:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dede Seward

Held in the grounds of Hedingham Castle, Classics at the Castle is a very special Porsche car show held annually. One of the highlights of the show was the Le Mans winning, Number 23, 917K...


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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.

Ovington, Essex

Ovington is a small village in Essex, England. The village is situated about three miles (5 km) from the village of Clare. It consists of St. Mary's Church, and a few houses. There is the air traffic of Ridgewell Airfield. (Usually gliders and sometimes military training exercises. ) One of the earliest mentions of this place is in the Domesday book where it is mentioned together with Hedingham Castle and listed amongst the lands given to Roger Bigod by the King.

Located at 52.052, 0.577555 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Essex, Braintree (district)

Clare Castle Country Park

Clare Castle Country Park in Suffolk, England, was created around the ruins of Clare Castle and incorporates the now defunct Clare railway station on the Colchester to Cambridge branch of the Great Eastern Railway. There are several walks through the park and along the river Stour, as well as a nature trail, and the park lies on the Stour Valley Path and forms the end of the Bury to Clare walk. There is also a visitors centre in the former station with pictures of the site in former years.

Located at 52.0771, 0.5837 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Suffolk, Country parks in Suffolk

Clare Priory

Clare Priory is a modern English house of the Augustinian order, established 1248 near Clare Castle on the banks of the River Stour in Suffolk. It was one of the first English monastic houses suppressed in 1538 during the Dissolution of the Monasteries, but the Irish Augustinian Friars purchased the house in 1953, with the help of the family who then owned it, and by doing this returned to their origins in England.

Located at 52.0751, 0.5814 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Augustinian monasteries in England, Monasteries in Suffolk, 1248 establishments, 1240s establishments in England, Roman Catholic churches in Suffolk, Christian monasteries established in the 13th century, 1538 disestablishments in England

Yeldham railway station

Yeldham railway station was located in Great Yeldham, Essex. It closed in 1962. Preceding station Disused railways Following station Whitley   Colne Valley and Halstead Railway   Sible and Castle Hedingham

Located at 52.0115, 0.5627 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Essex, Former Colne Valley and Halstead Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1862, Railway stations closed in 1962

Whitley railway station

Whitley railway station was located 1 kilometre to the east of the village of Birdbrook, Essex. It opened in 1862, and closed in 1863 when it was replaced by Birdbrook station. Former Services Preceding station Disused railways Following station Birdbrook   Colne Valley and Halstead Railway   Yeldham

Located at 52.0437, 0.5062 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Essex, Former Colne Valley and Halstead Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1862, Railway stations closed in 1863

Ancient House, Clare

The Ancient House is a medieval timber-framed building located in Clare in Suffolk. It is a Grade I listed building. The oldest part of the building is the west wing, dating from the 14th century, whilst the heavily decorated east wing is believed to have been built in 1473. The house features a moulded timber ceiling in one of the ground floor rooms and some elaborately carved oriel windows. It is mentioned in a will dating to 1502.

Located at 52.0788, 0.5808 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Landmark Trust properties in England, Grade I listed buildings in Suffolk, Grade I listed houses, Houses in Suffolk, Museums in Suffolk