Quatford
in Shropshire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.516 and -2.388 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 30' 59" and W -2° 23' 15"
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: 10:25 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:36 am and 4:12 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
This place on Geonames.org
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

Touring Quatford

Quatford in Shropshire (England) is a town located in United Kingdom about 119 mi (or 191 km) north-west of London, the country's capital place.

Time in Quatford is now 10:25 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 10 airports nearby Quatford, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Birmingham International Airport in a distance of 27 mi (or 44 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 38 mi (or 62 km), North-West. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are several options within driving distance. We collected 1 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Romsley, Ryton, Madeley, Albrighton 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 / 47 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 73%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 95% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Monday, 18th of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

2°C (36 °F)
-0°C (32 °F)
Rain and snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 20th of November 2024

4°C (39 °F)
1°C (33 °F)
Light snow, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Bull's Head Inn at Chelmarsh

Address
2,1 mi
Chelmarsh
WV16 6BA Celmarsh
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Bear Inn

Address
2,0 mi
24 Northgate
WV16 4ET Bridgnorth
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hundred House

Address
5,8 mi
Bridgnorth Road
TF11 9EE Telford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


The Down Inn

Address
3,4 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.

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway

Published: October 31, 2012
Length: 40:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: AwesomeBritain

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway in Shropshire, England connecting the Low Town of Bridgnorth with the High Town is one of the steepest railways in the country. It was originally opened in 1892 and...


Bridgnorth Cliff Railway - Shropshire Attractions - Samsung NX1

Published: December 09, 2014
Length: 28:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Andrew Cox

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway shot with Samsung NX1. UHD 3840x2160 25fps HQ/Medium Quality. Contrast -5/Sharpness -5/Saturation -1. (Apologies. Realised I failed to hit the 'Set' button when adjusting...


34053 Sir Keith Park on test at Bridgnorth 17.07.12 Severn Valley Railway

Published: July 17, 2012
Length: 49:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Steve Llewellyn

34053 Sir Keith Park at Bridgnorth just after a short test run on the 17.07.12 for photos see my blog: http://bgrsteam.blogspot.co.uk/


metropolitan 1 steam on test at Bridgnorth SVR on the 28.11.12 met 1 london underground tube 150

Published: December 03, 2012
Length: 46:37 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Steve Llewellyn

Met 1 being tested at Bridgnorth SVR on the 28.11.12.


Severn Valley Railway - Bridgnorth

Published: August 15, 2011
Length: 38:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Stu .H

Severn Valley Railway - Bridgnorth Something I always have to see whenever I go to Bridgnorth is this! Just a few bits filmed in the Autumn of 2010 and some in Summer 2011. http://www.svr.co...


D8188 Class 20 Diesel-Electric Locomotive, Bridgnorth, Shropshire 19th February 2011

Published: March 12, 2011
Length: 09:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mike Fairman

D8188 Class 20 diesel-electric locomotive Videoed from The Cankhorn, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England on Saturday, 19th February 2011 Train videos playlist: ...


Bridgnorth Shed 27th Sept 2009

Published: September 30, 2009
Length: 15:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pennysteam

Early Morning action at Bridgnorth Engine shed on the final day of seven valley railway autumn steam gala.


Trevithick 200 Bridgnorth

Published: July 20, 2008
Length: 40:01 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: olavuafa

Replicas of Trevithicks early locomotives seen at the Trevithick 200 rally in Bridgnorth.


20080905 GWR 5764 at Bridgnorth

Published: February 12, 2012
Length: 02:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Sheldrake9er

GWR 57xx 0-6-0PT in Bridgnorth, Severn Valley Railway on 05 Sep 08.


SVR 43106 12.07.12 severn valley railway bridgnorth

Published: July 12, 2012
Length: 02:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Steve Llewellyn

SVR 43106 12.07.12.


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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.

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway

The Bridgnorth Cliff Railway, also known as the Bridgnorth Funicular Railway or Castle Hill Railway, is a funicular railway in the town of Bridgnorth in the English county of Shropshire. The line links the Low Town of Bridgnorth, adjacent to the River Severn, with the High Town, adjacent to the ruins of Bridgnorth Castle. The line is one of four funicular railways in the UK built to the same basic design.

Located at 52.534, -2.417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Rail transport in Shropshire, Visitor attractions in Shropshire, Heritage railways in England, Funicular railways in the United Kingdom, Works by George Croydon Marks, 3ft 6in gauge railways

Quatford

Quatford is a village in the Severn Valley, Shropshire, England. It is located on the A442, just south of the town of Bridgnorth and on the bank of the River Severn.

Located at 52.5167, -2.38333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Shropshire

Daniels Mill, Shropshire

Daniels Mill is a working water mill used for milling flour, located near Bridgnorth in the English county of Shropshire. The mill has the largest cast iron waterwheel in England, spanning a 38 feet diameter. The present mill worked until 1957 grinding all kinds of grain for animal feed, but ceased operation upon the death of the miller, who is the present owner's father. After a great deal of restoration work, the mill was re-opened in 2008.

Located at 52.5206, -2.416 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Shropshire, Visitor attractions in Shropshire, Watermills in England, Museums in Shropshire, Mill museums in England

Knowlesands Tunnel

Knowlesands Tunnel is a very short railway tunnel between Bridgnorth and Hampton Loade on the Severn Valley Railway in Shropshire, England. It has always only carried a single track although constructed so two lines of standard gauge track could pass through it.

Located at 52.513, -2.382 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rail transport in Shropshire, Railway tunnels in England

RAF Bridgnorth

RAF Bridgnorth was a Royal Air Force Station, created on 6 November 1939, at Stanmore, to the east of Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England. However, as RAF Stanmore Park already existed in Middlesex, it was named RAF Bridgnorth. Although during its existence various static aeroplanes were displayed as Gate Guardians, RAF Bridgnorth never had a runway. The first unit stationed there was No.4 Recruit Centre. Their role was to carry out the basic training of new recruits in the RAF.

Located at 52.533, -2.383 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Royal Air Force stations in Shropshire, Military units and formations established in 1939

Stanmore Country Park, Bridgnorth

Stanmore Country Park (officially Stanmore Camp Countryside Site) is a 100-acre country park located in Stanmore, 1.2 miles east of Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England. Created in 1994 on the former site of RAF Bridgnorth, the park is run by the Shropshire County Council and contains an RAF memorial to those killed who were stationed at the military camp. It has many flat paths (some of which are hard-surface tracks) which form circular walks through the park.

Located at 52.5326, -2.383 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Country parks in Shropshire

Chelmarsh Reservoir

Chelmarsh Reservoir is a water supply reservoir located in the village of Chelmarsh, Shropshire. The reservoir is operated by South Staffordshire Water and was created in 1963 to augment the supply of water in a large area of South Staffordshire and the Black Country. The main source of water to the reservoir is from abstraction from the River Severn.

Located at 52.4853, -2.39311 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Reservoirs in Shropshire

Astbury Hall

Astbury Hall is a stately home, with a 320-acre estate, at Chelmarsh, near Bridgnorth, in Shropshire, England. It is the home of K. K. Downing, former guitarist with Judas Priest, who has had a championship-standard golf course built in the grounds, and plans to open a hotel there. The building was destroyed by fire in 1889, and rebuilt by Edmund Southwell (mayor of Bridgnorth, 1895-1897) in in 1891. John Arthur Buston, Master of the Wheatland hunt, lived at Astbury from c.  1911-c.  1937.

Located at 52.4998, -2.4096 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Shropshire, Golf clubs and courses in Shropshire, Judas Priest


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Quatford