Downhead
in Somerset of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.211 and -2.444 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 12' 41" and W -2° 26' 38"
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: 03:34 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:28 am and 4:20 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
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 Downhead

Downhead in Somerset (England) is a town located in United Kingdom about 102 mi (or 164 km) west of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Downhead is now 03:34 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Downhead, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RNAS Yeovilton in a distance of 16 mi (or 26 km), South-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 in United Kingdom is City of Bath in a distance of 37 mi (or 59 km), East. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 1 points of interest near this location. 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: Camerton, Paulton, Timsbury, Priston and Wellow. 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 4°C / 38 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 79%
Air Pressure 1028 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 20% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

10°C (49 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

9°C (48 °F)
4°C (40 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

7°C (44 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Stay at Penny's Mill

Address
2,7 mi
Horn street
BA11 4NP Nunney,Frome
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Best Western Plus Centurion Midsomer Norton

Address
4,6 mi
Charlton Lane
BA3 4BD Radstock
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Charlton House Spa Hotel

Address
4,0 mi
near Glastonbury
BA4 4PR Shepton Mallet
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


CHARLTON HOUSE

Address
4,0 mi
CHARLTON ROAD 1
BA4 4PR SHEPTON MALLET
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Prestleigh Inn

Address
4,9 mi
Prestleigh
BA4 4NL Shepton Mallet
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


BABINGTON HOUSE

Address
3,3 mi
BABINGTON
BA11 3RW SOMERSET
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Oakhill Inn

Address
3,2 mi
Fosse Road
BA3 5HU Oakhill,Radstock
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.

(GWR) Cranmore Station - Bygone Era

Published: June 28, 2013
Length: 16:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Steam trains by XxBec3509

(GWR) Cranmore Station - Bygone Era It's 1962 and its the end of the line for the Mendip Vale line. The heart of the community has benn ripped out by Beeching, the final trains offer services,...


Cranmore 150

Published: June 23, 2008
Length: 46:31 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: stephen5192

Gala Weekend at the Aggregate Industries quarry near the East Somerset Railway at Cranmore. 9F 92203 and USATC 5197 pull a loaded Medip Rail train along the reception yard.


East Somerset Railway - Cranmore Station

Published: October 15, 2013
Length: 12:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Alex Forshaw


East Somerset Railway (a ride on) 30th May 2011 with Taffy Tank 5637

Published: February 17, 2012
Length: 40:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: stardust0255

In May 2011, during a holiday trip to England (we come from Germany), we had the pleasure to have a ride with East Somerset Railway going from West Cranmore via Merryfield lane to Mandip vale...


East Somerset Railway 9F Black Prince 1000 tons of stone

Published: January 31, 2010
Length: 35:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Peter Bowen

During the 150th anniversary of the East Somerset Railway in June 2008 9F Black Prince owned by David Shepard hauls 1000 tons of stone out of the largest stone quarry in Europe at East Cranmore.


Being run over by 5637

Published: August 27, 2012
Length: 26:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ESRworkshop

5637 traversing the point at the East end of Cranmore Station.


Finn Shields Plays Fig Leaf Rag

Published: June 03, 2010
Length: 59:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Finn Shields

Finn Shields plays Fig Leaf Rag by Scott Joplin on Bath City College piano, June 2010.


(HD)East Somerset Railway *Mendip Steam Dream* Gala 9th September 2012

Published: September 13, 2012
Length: 21:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Steam trains by XxBec3509

East Somerset Railway *Mendip Steam Dream* Gala 9th September 2012 The East Somerset Railway's *Mendip Steam Dream* gala was on the 8th & 9th September 2012. Locomotives in traffic: No.


Merehead Steam 21st June 2008

Published: June 22, 2008
Length: 56:38 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Andrew Cameron

Open Day at East Somerset Railway / Yeoman Merehead Quarry. 4936 Kinlet Hall and 92203 Black Prince in uphill action.


S160 5197 Leads BR 92203 'Black Prince' with a Ballast Train

Published: July 02, 2008
Length: 48:46 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: sherbydip

USA S160 5197 Leads BR 9F 92203 'Black Prince' hauling a 1000 Tonne Ballast Train. Taken at the East Somerset Railway's Quarry Gala. Taken on the 22nd June 2008.


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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.

Halecombe

Halecombe, grid reference ST697474 is a limestone quarry near Leigh-on-Mendip on the Mendip Hills, Somerset, England. The quarry exhibits pale to dark grey well-bedded Carboniferous Limestone, about 350-320 million years old, dipping steeply and consistently northwards and numerous "fist-sized" calcite inclusions within the limestones both solid and hollow with internal calcite crystal growth.

Located at 51.225, -2.43528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Quarries in the Mendip Hills

Torr Works

Torr Works quarry, grid reference ST695446 is a limestone quarry at East Cranmore, near Shepton Mallet on the Mendip Hills, Somerset, England. It is also known as Merehead Quarry. The site covers an area of some 200 hectares, including 60 hectares which have been landscaped to blend with the surrounding countryside. It has been operated by Aggregate Industries since their take over of Foster Yeoman in 2006.

Located at 51.1998, -2.43791 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Quarries in the Mendip Hills

Stoke Lane Slocker

Stoke Lane Slocker is a cave near Stoke St Michael, in the Carboniferous Limestone of the Mendip Hills, in the English county of Somerset. It is 2.18 km in length and reaches a depth of 30m. It was previously known as Stoke Lane Swallet, but now the local name is preferred. The origin of the word "Slocker" is obscure, possibly from "slock" meaning to entice or lure away although the Gaelic word for swallow hole is "sluighaire".

Located at 51.2253, -2.47581 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Caves of the Mendip Hills, Limestone caves

Cranmore railway station

Cranmore is the main railway station of the East Somerset Railway.

Located at 51.185, -2.478 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Heritage railway stations in Somerset

Cranmore West railway station

Cranmore West is a railway station on the East Somerset Railway.

Located at 51.184, -2.483 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Heritage railway stations in Somerset


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