Hornby
in Lancashire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
54.113 and -2.637 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 54° 6' 47" and W -2° 38' 13"
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: 06:56 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:11 am and 3:50 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

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 Hornby

Hornby in Lancashire (England) with it's 468 habitants is a town located in United Kingdom about 208 mi (or 335 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Hornby is now 06:56 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Hornby, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Barrow Walney Island Airport in a distance of 25 mi (or 41 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 is Frontiers of the Roman Empire in Germany at a distance of 78 mi (or 126 km). The closest in United Kingdom is Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal in a distance of 80 mi (or 126 km), North-East. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. 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: Preston, Blackburn, Freckleton, Warton and Chorley. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 5°C / 41 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Evening Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 77%
Air Pressure 1023 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 41% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 4th of December 2024

6°C (43 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Thursday, 5th of December 2024

10°C (49 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, high wind, near gale, overcast clouds.

Friday, 6th of December 2024

8°C (46 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Whoop Hall Hotel and Leisure

Address
5,9 mi
Burrow with Burrow
LA6 2HP Kirkby Lonsdale
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Kickflip Axel, 270 out

Published: March 08, 2009
Length: 05:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: benji bum

kickflip to axel stall, 270 revert out, from last year. Lame hands Sorrt about the horrible sound, my first ramped slo mo :)


Camping & Caravanning Club Hutton Roof & HogRoast Ribchester

Published: September 15, 2007
Length: 31:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: sanctuaryy

Camping and Caravanning Club Rallies May 2007.


45690 Leander - Light Steam Test - Carnforth, 16/10/14

Published: October 17, 2014
Length: 58:38 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Craig Rycroft

45690 Leander returning to Carnforth on her maiden light steam test run following her overhaul, near Starricks Farm off Keer Holme Lane, 4 miles out of Carnforth on the Carnforth to Settle...


Water Challenge in England!!

Published: April 26, 2014
Length: 55:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JMAP1313

So there is this challenge going around on facebook where you nominate someone and within 24 hours you have to jump into cold water or else you owe them a ticket to the movies. So my best friend...


NorTec Tec 45 Class 12.01 Dive 1 and 2 at Capernwray 17.06.12

Published: August 19, 2012
Length: 37:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Gavin Brown

NorTec - Northern Technical Diver Training - Tec 45 Diver Training at Capernwray, Over Kellet, Lancashire, England, UK.


Scuba Diving at Capernwray 17th July 2013 - How many fish can you handle?

Published: July 18, 2013
Length: 31:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Steve Spiller

1st dive at Capernwray dive centre. Weather conditions and the lack of other divers made for an excellent day! Total dive time 44:40 Air temp 27c and water temp 17c at 18m Started the dive...


Capernwray Quarry Scuba Diving

Published: January 03, 2015
Length: 49:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Adam Broughton-Grant

Filmed at Capernwray Quarry in Lancashire UK. 29.11.14 Tagged along with an open water course run by my dive club Aquatech.


Scuba Diving at Capernwray 7th July 2013

Published: July 10, 2013
Length: 34:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Steve Spiller

Quick edit of a 47 minute dive at Capernwray Dive Centre. It was never meant to be made into a complete film but i decided to leave in as much footage as possible so everyone in the group was...


Scuba Diving at Capernwray 17th July 2013 Dive 2 - AOW Student & ROV

Published: July 19, 2013
Length: 06:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Steve Spiller

2nd dive - following an Advanced Open Water student doing her Wreck Dive at Capernwray Dive Centre. We started at the Podsnap, with the boat being measured. From there we moved onto the ...


Wray Scarecrow Festival

Published: May 07, 2011
Length: 54:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: LancashireOne

The little village of Wray in Lancashire celebrates each year with a Scarecrow Festival. Thousands of visitors come to the village to admire the skill and humour of the local residents.


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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.

River Wenning

The River Wenning is a tributary of the River Lune, flowing through North Yorkshire and Lancashire. The Wenning rises at Clapham in Yorkshire and flows westwards through High Bentham, Low Bentham and Wennington. It joins the River Lune approx. 1.5 kilometres east of Hornby. This river's valley, together with Airedale and Wharfedale make up the district of Craven.

Located at 54.1, -2.65 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Lancashire, Rivers of Lancaster, Forest of Bowland, Rivers of North Yorkshire

River Hindburn

The River Hindburn is a river in Lancashire, England. The Hindburn rises at Thrushgill where three smaller streams (namely Whitray Beck, Middle Gill and Dale Beck) combine. The river proceeds northwards past Low Gill to Wray, where it merges with the River Roeburn, before carrying on to meet the River Wenning in Hornby Park.

Located at 54.1, -2.61667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Lancashire, Rivers of Lancaster, Forest of Bowland

St John the Evangelist's Church, Gressingham

St John the Evangelist's Church, Gressingham is located in the village of Gressingham, Lancashire, England. The church is designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Tunstall, the archdeaconry of Lancaster and the diocese of Blackburn. Its benefice is combined with those of St Margaret, Hornby, St John the Baptist, Arkholme, and St Michael the Archangel, Whittington-in-Lonsdale.

Located at 54.1233, -2.6556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Church of England churches in Lancashire, Grade I listed churches, Grade I listed buildings in Lancashire, Gothic Revival architecture in Lancashire, Norman architecture, Religious buildings completed in 1734, Churches completed in 1862, Diocese of Blackburn, E. G. Paley buildings, Churches in Lancaster

St Margaret's Church, Hornby

St Margaret's Church, Hornby, is located in Main Street, Hornby, Lancashire, England. The church is designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Blackburn, the archdeaconry of Lancaster and the deanery of Tunstall. Its benefice is combined with those of St Michael, Whittington, St John, Arkholme, and St John, Gressingham.

Located at 54.1114, -2.6362 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Church of England churches in Lancashire, Grade I listed churches, Grade I listed buildings in Lancashire, English Gothic architecture, Gothic Revival architecture in Lancashire, Buildings and structures completed in 1514, Religious buildings completed in 1817, Religious buildings completed in 1889, Diocese of Blackburn, Churches in Lancaster, 19th-century Church of England church buildings, Paley, Austin and Paley buildings

St Wilfrid's Church, Melling

St Wilfrid's Church, Melling, is located in Main Street, Melling, Lancashire, England. It is designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building, and is an active Anglican church in the united benefice of East Lonsdale, the deanery of Tunstall, the archdeaconry of Lancaster and the diocese of Blackburn. Its benefice is combined with those of St Peter, Leck, St John the Baptist, Tunstall, St James the Less, Tatham, the Good Shepherd, Lowgill, and Holy Trinity, Wray.

Located at 54.1347, -2.6165 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Church of England churches in Lancashire, Grade I listed churches, Grade I listed buildings in Lancashire, English Gothic architecture, Gothic Revival architecture in England, Diocese of Blackburn, Churches in Lancaster

Hornby Priory

Hornby Priory was an English Premonstratensian monastic house in Hornby, Lancashire. Dedicated to St Wilfrid, the priory was a dependent cell of Croxton Abbey in Leicestershire. It was probably founded by Roger de Montbegon of Hornby, otherwise his father Adam or grandfather Roger. In 1544 Thomas Stanley, 2nd Baron Monteagle and Henry Croft bought the site of Hornby Priory.

Located at 54.113, -2.6368 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Lancaster, Demolished buildings and structures in England, Monasteries in Lancashire, Premonstratensian monasteries in England

St John the Baptist's Church, Arkholme

St John the Baptist's Church, Arkholme, is located in the village of Arkholme, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Tunstall, the archdeaconry of Lancaster, and the diocese of Blackburn. Its benefice is united with those of St Margaret, Hornby, St John the Evangelist, Gressingham, and St Michael the Archangel, Whittington-in-Lonsdale. The church has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II* listed building.

Located at 54.1406, -2.6305 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Church of England churches in Lancashire, Diocese of Blackburn, Grade II* listed buildings in Lancashire, Grade II* listed churches, English Gothic architecture, Gothic Revival architecture in Lancashire, Austin and Paley buildings

Loyn Bridge

Loyn Bridge (or Loyne Bridge) crosses the River Lune, carrying a minor road between the villages of Hornby and Gressingham in Lancashire, England. The present bridge replaces an older bridge, which is thought to have been constructed with timber decking between stone piers. There is evidence that the river was forded here before a bridge was built.

Located at 54.1217, -2.64157 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arch bridges, Grade II* listed bridges, Bridges in Lancashire, Buildings and structures in Lancaster, Grade II* listed buildings in Lancashire, Stone bridges, 17th-century bridges, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Lancashire


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Hornby