Acton Round
in Shropshire of England, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.557 and -2.537 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 33' 25" and W -2° 32' 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: 05:04 PM (Monday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:50 am and 4:04 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

Explore Acton Round

Acton Round in Shropshire (England) is a city in United Kingdom about 126 mi (or 202 km) north-west of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Acton Round is now 05:04 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 10 airports in the vicinity of Acton Round, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Birmingham International Airport in a distance of 34 mi (or 55 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 Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal in a distance of 33 mi (or 52 km), North-West. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. 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: Harley, Kenley, Madeley, Wellington and Telford. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 46 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 80%
Air Pressure 998 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 29% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

6°C (43 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

4°C (39 °F)
0°C (33 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Thursday, 28th of November 2024

3°C (38 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Ironbridge View Townhouse

Address
5,4 mi
2 Severn Bank
TF8 7AN Telford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Fox Inn

Address
2,7 mi
46 High Street
TF13 6AD Much Wenlock
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Gaskell Arms

Address
2,8 mi
bourton road
TF13 6AQ Much Wenlock
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 23:00


Best Western Valley

Address
5,4 mi
Buildwas Road
TF8 7DW Ironbridge,Telford
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Mercure Telford Madeley Court Hotel

Address
6,9 mi
Castlefields Way Madeley Shropshire
TF7 5DW TELFORD
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Raven

Address
2,7 mi
Barrow Street
TF13 6EN Much Wenlock
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Down Inn

Address
4,3 mi
Ludlow Road
WV16 6UA Chetton
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.

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE - Ironbridge - Coalport - Coalbrookdale round

Published: June 22, 2011
Length: 03:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: thetaxidriverj

Our video is a guided walk In the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge Gorge in Shropshire. The walk starts in Ironbridge going over the famous Iron Bridge along the side of the River Severn to...


IronBridge 10K MudKiller 2013

Published: August 15, 2013
Length: 21:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: restyle100

Some of the shots I took at the 1st IronBridge 10K MudKiller race on 11th Aug 2013, assembling around 1000 shots into this short video. Thanks to everyone who took part & who played up to the...


Severn River Flooding in Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Tues 11th Feb

Published: February 11, 2014
Length: 49:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lightmoor Life

While helping out at Ironbridge Antiques, Arts & Crafts Centre this morning I took this video before leaving. You can see that the path, wall and grass embankment by the side of Merry Thought...


Ironbridge Gorge, England 3D HSBS

Published: May 12, 2013
Length: 26:43 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ChrisFilmDigital

Originally called the Severn Gorge, the gorge now takes its name from its famous Iron Bridge, the first iron bridge of its kind in the world, and a monument to the industry that began there....


Ironbridge Coracle Regatta 2013

Published: August 27, 2013
Length: 44:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: restyle100

Some 1800 or so of the shots I took at the Ironbridge Coracle Regatta on 26th Aug 2013 compiled with Proshow to make a slightly strange video.


Sean Hattersley - Britaininaday - An Afternoon in Ironbridge

Published: November 12, 2011
Length: 17:43 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Sean Hattersley

Britain in a Day film from me taken in Ironbridge. All raw footage or 'rushes' edited together in one convenient video, nothing else has been added or taken away. All footage was filmed on...


Ironbridge Regatta 2012 - Devils Elbow Mx.IM3.8+

Published: June 24, 2012
Length: 58:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Leicester Rowing Club


Ironbridge Shropshire September 2010

Published: November 22, 2010
Length: 45:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: RealtorNigel

Ironbridge Gorge, in Shropshire, England, is known as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.


Ironbridge Regatta 2012 - Leicester W.IM3.8+

Published: June 24, 2012
Length: 11:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Leicester Rowing Club


Olympic torch Ironbridge 30-05-12.mp4

Published: May 30, 2012
Length: 01:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Andy Haycock

Olympic Torch Relay through Ironbridge 30/05/12.


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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.

Wenlock Priory

Wenlock Priory, or St Milburga's Priory, is a ruined 12th century monastery, located in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, at grid reference SJ625001. The foundation was a part of the Cluniac order, which was refounded in 1079 and 1082, on the site of an earlier 7th century monastery, by Roger de Montgomery. It is thought to be the final resting place of Saint Milburga, whose bones were reputedly discovered during restoration work in 1101.

Located at 52.5974, -2.55506 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ruins in Shropshire, Christian monasteries established in the 7th century, Monasteries in Shropshire, English Heritage sites in Shropshire, Cluniac monasteries in England, 7th-century establishments in England, 1540 disestablishments in England

Acton Round

Acton Round is a village and civil parish in the English county of Shropshire. It is known as Achetune in the Domesday Book.

Located at 52.55, -2.53333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Shropshire, Civil parishes in Shropshire

Aston Eyre

Aston Eyre is a hamlet and civil parish in Shropshire, England, about four miles west of Bridgnorth. The parish had a population of 54 according to the 2001 census. The Manor House dates from the early 14th century.

Located at 52.543, -2.51 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Shropshire, Civil parishes in Shropshire

Barrow, Shropshire

Barrow is a hamlet and civil parish in Shropshire, England, some 5 miles south of Telford between Ironbridge and Much Wenlock. Although Barrow itself consists of a church and just a few dwellings, the parish extends from Broseley to the eastern edge of Much Wenlock; it also includes the hamlet of Willey. According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 636. Barrow is a short distance south of the site of a lost mediaeval village, Arlescott.

Located at 52.5978, -2.50444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Shropshire, Civil parishes in Shropshire

Aston Eyre Hall

Aston Eyre Hall is an unfortified stone manor house at Aston Eyre near Bridgnorth in the English county of Shropshire, United Kingdom.

Located at 52.543, -2.5123 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Country houses in Shropshire

St Michael's Church, Upton Cressett

For the church with a similar name in Northamptonshire, see St Michael's Church, Upton St Michael's Church, Upton Cressett St Michael's Church, Upton Cressett, from the southSt Michael's Church, Upton Cressett, from the south St Michael's Church, Upton Cressett is located in ShropshireSt Michael's Church, Upton CressettSt Michael's Church, Upton Cressett {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:52.5289|-2.5085|region:GB_type:landmark|||||| |primary |name= }} OS grid referenceSO 655 924LocationNear Bridgnorth, ShropshireCountryEnglandDenominationAnglicanWebsiteChurches Conservation TrustHistoryDedicationSaint MichaelArchitectureFunctional statusRedundantHeritage designationGrade IIDesignated9 March 1970Architectural typeChurchStyleNormanGroundbreaking12th centurySpecificationsMaterialsStone, tile roofs St Michael's Church, Upton Cressett, is a redundant Anglican church.

Located at 52.5289, -2.5085 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Grade II listed buildings in Shropshire, Grade II listed churches, Church of England churches in Shropshire, Norman architecture, 12th-century architecture, 13th-century architecture, Churches preserved by the Churches Conservation Trust

Much Wenlock Guildhall

The Much Wenlock Guildhall is a guildhall located on Wilmore Street in the small town of Much Wenlock. It is a half-timbered building that was built in 1540. Although the lower section of the guildhall is used as a market, the upper half of the guildhall is only open to visitors (after the payment of a fee) from April to October.

Located at 52.596, -2.55719 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Shropshire, Guildhalls

St Giles' Church, Barrow

St Giles' Church, Barrow, is located in the hamlet of Barrow, Shropshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Telford Severn Gorge, the archdeaconry of Ludlow, and the diocese of Hereford. Its benefice is united with those of All Saints, Broseley, St Mary, Jackfield, St Bartholomew, Benthall, and St Leonard, Linley. The church is designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building.

Located at 52.5965, -2.5065 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Grade I listed buildings in Shropshire, Grade I listed churches, Church of England churches in Shropshire, Anglo-Saxon architecture, Norman architecture, Religious buildings completed in 1895, Gothic Revival architecture in Shropshire, Diocese of Hereford


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Acton Round