Walsoken
in Norfolk of England, United Kingdom

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.672 and 0.188 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 40' 19" and E 0° 11' 17"
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: 10:02 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:23 am and 4:04 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

Delve into Walsoken

Walsoken in Norfolk (England) is a town located in United Kingdom about 81 mi (or 131 km) north of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Walsoken is now 10:02 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Walsoken, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RAF Marham in a distance of 15 mi (or 25 km), East. 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 Derwent Valley Mills in a distance of 38 mi (or 62 km), North-West. 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: Thorney, Eye, Newborough, Peterborough and Peakirk. 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 5°C / 41 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 75%
Air Pressure 1027 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 94% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

9°C (49 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

8°C (47 °F)
4°C (38 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

6°C (42 °F)
0°C (32 °F)
Snow, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Elm Tree Inn

Address
1,9 mi
Low Road, Elm
PE14 0DD Wisbech
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Rose & Crown

Address
1,3 mi
Market Place 23
PE13 1DG Wisbech
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Bridge House

Address
5,2 mi
Main Road
PE13 5RG Wisbech
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Wisbech and Fenland Museum

Published: December 03, 2012
Length: 51:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: shapeyourplace

David Wright, curator of Wisbech and Fenland Museum talks about the museum and the important role played by Fenland District Council in maintaining its collections and exhibits. Visit Wisbech...


Wisbech Remembrance Day

Published: November 09, 2014
Length: 08:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Roger Rawson


Test Advert for Wisbech Museum

Published: June 06, 2014
Length: 27:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Pacific Presences

This advert was created by Pacific Presences team members and colleagues from the Imperial War Museum Duxford and Stevenage Museum on a Share Museum's film production training day.


Wisbech Rainbow Savers

Published: February 20, 2013
Length: 48:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: shapeyourplace

ShapeYourPlace Community Reporter interviews Terry, a volunteer with the Wisbech Rainbow Savers.


the little ranch.wisbech.cambs.family carp fishing

Published: April 11, 2010
Length: 14:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: John Goude

kids catch together. great place.


Wisbech Rose Fair 2012 by Reg Kemp

Published: July 11, 2012
Length: 55:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: MarchCommReps

by Reg Kemp.


Royley U13s Rugby Team at Wisbech

Published: March 02, 2009
Length: 42:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Bill Hails

Royston and Ely (aka "Royley") Combined U13s team at Wisbech 1st March 2009.


the little ranch. wisbech. to wolverhampton.asf

Published: April 15, 2010
Length: 42:29 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: John Goude

second part of filming wolverhamoton bloke carp.


the little ranch.wisbech.cambs.quality carp

Published: April 11, 2010
Length: 14:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: John Goude

kids now in compition on how many caught.having great time. highly recommend the little ranch lake for small to large carp. a real eye opener.


the little ranch .wisbech.cambs jj bigest.asf

Published: April 15, 2010
Length: 48:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: John Goude

jj shows off his carp.


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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.

Clarkson Memorial

The Clarkson Memorial in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England commemorates Thomas Clarkson (1760 – 1846), a central figure in the campaign against the slave trade in the British empire, and a former native of Wisbech. It is a Grade II* listed building. The memorial consists of statue mounted on a platform. Above this, rises a canopy, in the form of a spire. The whole structure is 68 feet (20.6 m) high.

Located at 52.6647, 0.158414 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Monuments and memorials in Cambridgeshire, Buildings and structures completed in 1881, George Gilbert Scott buildings and structures

Wisbech Town F.C

Wisbech Town F.C. is an English football club currently based in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. The club are currently members of the Eastern Counties League Premier Division and play at the Fenland Stadium.

Located at 52.6776, 0.180974 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Eastern Counties Football League, Association football clubs established in 1920, Wisbech Town F.C., Football clubs in Cambridgeshire, Southern Football League clubs, 1920 establishments in England

Wisbech Rural District

Wisbech was a rural district in Cambridgeshire in England from 1894 to 1974. It was formed from that part of the Wisbech rural sanitary district which was in Cambridgeshire, by the Local Government Act 1894. It covered the parishes of Elm, Leverington, Outwell, Parson Drove, Tydd St Giles, Upwell and Wisbech St Mary. It surrounded Wisbech itself to the north, west and south.

Located at 52.666, 0.159 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Cambridgeshire, Districts of England created by the Local Government Act 1894, Districts of England abolished by the Local Government Act 1972, Rural districts of England

Wisbech Castle

Wisbech castle was a motte-and-bailey castle built to fortify Wisbech, in the Fenland area of Cambridgeshire, England by William I in 1072. The Norman castle, reputedly was destroyed during a devastating flood of 1236, the original design and layout is still unknown. In the 15th century repairs were becoming too much for the ageing structure, and it was decided to create a new building, starting in 1478 under Bishop Morton of Ely (later Archbishop of Canterbury and Chancellor of England).

Located at 52.6642, 0.16011 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Cambridgeshire

Wisbech and Upwell Tramway

The Wisbech and Upwell Tramway was a rural standard gauge tramway in East Anglia. It was built by the Great Eastern Railway between Wisbech, Cambridgeshire and Upwell, Norfolk to carry agricultural produce. Although called a tram, in many ways it more closely resembled a conventional railway line.

Located at 52.6451, 0.18355 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wisbech and Upwell Tramway, Tram transport in England, Closed railway lines in the East of England, Rail transport in Cambridgeshire, Rail transport in Norfolk, Beeching closures in England, Railway lines closed in 1966

Elmbridge railway station (Upwell Tramway)

Elmbridge railway station was a stop on the Wisbech and Upwell Tramway. It was located on the outskirts of Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, though actually in the county of Norfolk being just across the border from Wisbech. It was opened in 1883 to serve nearby settlements and closed to passengers in 1927. The entire tramway line closed to goods in 1966 as part of the Beeching Axe. Former Services Preceding station Disused railways Following station Wisbech   Upwell Tramway   Boyces Bridge

Located at 52.6451, 0.1836 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Norfolk, Former Wisbech and Upwell Tramway stations, Railway stations opened in 1883, Railway stations closed in 1928

Wisbech & Fenland Museum

The Wisbech & Fenland Museum, located in the town of Wisbech in Cambridgeshire, England, is one of the oldest purpose-built museums in the United Kingdom. The Museum Society was founded in 1835 and the present building was opened in 1847. The museum houses a number of important collections relating to local history and the anti-slavery campaigner Thomas Clarkson. Its star exhibit is the original manuscript of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations, the bequest of Chauncy Hare Townshend.

Located at 52.6639, 0.160976 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Museums in Cambridgeshire, Museums established in 1847, Decorative arts museums in England, Natural history museums in the United Kingdom, Local museums in Cambridgeshire

Queens Road Cricket Ground

Queens Road Cricket Ground was a cricket ground in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. The first recorded match on the ground was in 1851, when Wisbech played an All-England Eleven. The ground held a single first-class match when Cambridgeshire played Yorkshire in 1867. The site of the ground today would be along Queens Road, which still exists within Wisbech today. Its likely location would be at the northern end of Queens Road.

Located at 52.6635, 0.1572 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Defunct cricket grounds in England, Cricket grounds in Cambridgeshire, Fenland