Monksilver
in Somerset of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.129 and -3.326 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 7' 45" and W -3° 19' 35"
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: 08:32 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:31 am and 4:24 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 Monksilver

Monksilver in Somerset (England) is a town located in United Kingdom about 141 mi (or 226 km) west of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Monksilver is now 08:32 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Monksilver, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Cardiff International Airport in a distance of 18 mi (or 30 km), North. 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 Blaenavon Industrial Landscape in a distance of 48 mi (or 77 km), North. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 2 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: Taunton, Barry, Bickleigh, Penllyn and Cardiff. 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 7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 73%
Air Pressure 1028 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 12% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

11°C (52 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

10°C (51 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Light rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Notley Arms Inn

Address
0,0 mi
Monksilver
TA4 4JB Taunton
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fitzhead Inn

Address
6,4 mi
Fitzhead
TA4 3JP Taunton
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

West Somerset Railway Williton Mixed Traffic

Published: July 12, 2009
Length: 24:28 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: FonteDeiMarmi

A visit to williton station on a very hot june day in 2009 during the west somerset diesel gala shows the amazing attention to detail paid by the volunteer staff on the line. Freshly painted...


West Somerset Railway: Steam train departing Williton

Published: March 29, 2009
Length: 38:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Spyrovslugia

Steam train departing from Williton.


Holidays in the West Spam Can

Published: May 21, 2007
Length: 35:39 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: 60836

34007 Wadebridge is seen departing Williton during the WSR 2007 Spring Steam Gala titled 'Holidays in the West'.


BR Class 105 auf der West Somerset Railway

Published: March 28, 2011
Length: 55:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Manfred Kopka

Auf der West Somerset Railway verkehrte am 9. Mai 1990 auch ein Triebwagen der Class 105 (BR 51485 and 56121). Die Aufnahmen entstanden in Washford und Williton.


West Somerset Railway Spring Steam gala 2012 part 2

Published: March 30, 2012
Length: 27:42 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: pennysteam

In this second part we start just outside watchet, nearly 150 years after the station was openend, waiting for Mogul 9351 depature. Followed by a long shot of Brinannia departing from Blue...


Sailing Cardiff to Watchet with 'Lucky Duck' and BCYA

Published: August 06, 2013
Length: 52:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Gerwyn Jones

Yacht Atiqa sailing across the Bristol Channel to Watchet with Lucky Duck of Cardiff Yacht Club to join the Bristol Channel Yacht Club on the opening day of Watchet summertime festival.


Steam train on the WSR Doniford Halt to Watchet

Published: August 23, 2006
Length: 02:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BlackSkyuk

Steam train on the WSR Doniford Halt to Watchet.


AT LAST! I get to drive a railway locomotive.

Published: October 16, 2012
Length: 38:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BVEboxcars

At last I get to drive a railway locomotive, and with only 1 minute's tuition!!! The definition of a locomotive is "a powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains" and this powered rail vehicle...


WSR Spring steam Gala

Published: June 16, 2007
Length: 53:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BlackSkyuk

WSR Spring steam Gala 2007 at Washford.


9351 Near Washford 29 December 2008

Published: December 29, 2008
Length: 32:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: John Crocker

WSR 2-6-0 No 9351 nears Washford Station on the climb from Watchet during the West Somerset Railway's Winter Steam Festival.


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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.

Williton Rural District

Williton was a rural district in Somerset, England, from 1894 to 1974. It was created in 1894 under the Local Government Act 1894. In 1974 it was abolished under the Local Government Act 1972 when it became part of West Somerset.

Located at 51.165, -3.309 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of England created by the Local Government Act 1894, Districts of England abolished by the Local Government Act 1972, History of Somerset, Local government in Somerset, Rural districts of England

Washford transmitting station

Washford transmitting station is a medium wave broadcasting station and low-power digital terrestrial television relay near Washford, Somerset. It was built in 1933 and uses as antenna a T-antenna between two 152 metres tall guyed masts separated by a distance of 159 metres. Originally the station used cage antennas around each mast. The station uses the frequencies 882 kHz with 100 kW, 1089 kHz with 50 kW and 1215 kHz with 50 kW.

Located at 51.1606, -3.34861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Somerset, Radio masts, Transmitter sites in England

Tropiquaria

Tropiquaria Zoo is a small tropical house and zoo in West Somerset, England. It is located 16 miles from Taunton and 9 miles from Minehead. It is based in a 1930's art deco BBC Radio transmitter hall, which is now a grade 2 listed building. A zoo has been run from this site since the early 1990s. With a mainly African theme to the tropical hall and aquarium there are a large number of outside animal enclosures as well.

Located at 51.1609, -3.3489 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Visitor attractions in Somerset, Zoos in England, Buildings and structures in Somerset

Washford Radio Museum

Washford Radio Museum is situated within the Tropiquaria wildlife park in Washford, Somerset England. It is based in a 1930’s art deco BBC Radio transmitting station, which is now a Grade II listed building.

Located at 51.1609, -3.3489 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Somerset, Telecommunications museums, Grade II listed buildings in Somerset


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