Rough Close
in Staffordshire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.954 and -2.114 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 57' 12" and W -2° 6' 49"
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: 01:35 AM (Monday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:39 am and 4:08 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
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

Delve into Rough Close

Rough Close in Staffordshire (England) is located in United Kingdom about 131 mi (or 210 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Rough Close is now 01:35 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports close to Rough Close, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Manchester Woodford Airport in a distance of 27 mi (or 43 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 Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal in a distance of 33 mi (or 54 km), West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 1 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford, Eaton, Siddington and Chorlton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 5°C / 40 °F

Morning Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Evening Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Night Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Chance of rainfall 9%
Air Humidity 79%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 15 km/h (9 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

1°C (34 °F)
-2°C (29 °F)
Rain and snow, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Wednesday, 20th of November 2024

2°C (35 °F)
0°C (33 °F)
Light snow, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Thursday, 21st of November 2024

3°C (38 °F)
-1°C (30 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Best Western Plus Stoke-on-Trent Moat House

Address
6,1 mi
Etruria Hall,Etruria,Festival Way
ST1 5BQ Stoke-on-Trent
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Holiday Inn Express STOKE ON TRENT

Address
3,5 mi
Sir Stanley Matthews Way,Trentham Lakes
ST4 4EG STOKE-ON-TRENT
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Stone House "A Bespoke Hotel"

Address
4,7 mi
Stafford Road Stone Staffordshire
ST15 0BQ Stone
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:1 - 0:00
Weekend: 0:1 - 0:00


North Stafford Britannia Hotel

Address
4,7 mi
Winton Sq, Station Rd
ST4 2AE Stoke-on-Trent
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Days Inn Stafford Roadchef

Address
5,9 mi
Roadchef Motorway Svc Area M6 Southbound Staffordshire
ST15 0XE Stafford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 22:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Quality Hotel & Leisure Stoke City Centre

Address
5,7 mi
66 Trinity Street
ST1 5NB Stoke
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


TRAVELODGE STOKE-ON-TRENT TRENTHAM

Address
2,9 mi
206 LONGTON ROAD
ST4 8BU STOKE ON TRENT
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE STAFFORD M6

Address
5,3 mi
MOTO SERVICE AREA, M6 NORTHBOUND ECCLESHALL ROAD
ST15 0EU STAFFORD
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Stoke/Trentham Gardens

Address
3,5 mi
STONE ROAD
ST4 8JG STOKE ON TRENT
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Stoke-On-Trent (Hanley)

Address
5,8 mi
ETRURIA ROAD
ST1 5NH HANLEY
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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

Controlled Demolition - Longton High School Controlled Demolition - Old School Blown Up 18/12/11

Published: December 18, 2011
Length: 42:34 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Martin Hand

Controlled Demolition of Longton High School.


Longton Railway Station

Published: January 03, 2013
Length: 03:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: UbleyHalt

Longton railway station on a wet saturday in December 2012.


Enson Pottery Works - Normacot

Published: February 09, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Hideaway Media - Time-Lapse Systems

Time-Lapse Systems partnered with Inspired Film and Video to record the demolition of the former Enson works in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent. This time-lapse video, in conjunction with Stoke-on-Trent...


Thornleaf - Walking in The Air

Published: December 07, 2010
Length: 39:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Olive Studios

Filmed at Light Up Longton in 2010, Thornleaf perform Walking In The Air to wish you all a happy holidays! filmed by Helen Heaton & Glen Amos. Thank you very much!!!!


A50 - Stoke to Blythe Bridge (Part 2) - Rear View

Published: August 01, 2014
Length: 51:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DriveCamUK

The A50 runs from Leicester to Warrington, but originally ran to Hockliffe just north west of Luton. Between Stoke-on-Trent and the M1 near Nottingham, the A50 is a major dual carriageway,...


A50 - Stoke to Blythe Bridge (Part 2) - Front View with Rearview Mirror

Published: August 01, 2014
Length: 54:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DriveCamUK

The A50 runs from Leicester to Warrington, but originally ran to Hockliffe just north west of Luton. Between Stoke-on-Trent and the M1 near Nottingham, the A50 is a major dual carriageway,...


Boom! Kaeshi Ryu Jujitsu

Published: November 04, 2010
Length: 43:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Andrew Lowe

Kaeshi Ryu Jujitsu demonstration video www.staffordshirejujitsu.co.uk.


Tamil Bayan Journey Towards Quran Part 05

Published: October 29, 2010
Length: 43:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SLTAMILBAYAN

Tamil Bayan Journey Towards Quran held in London 2008 By Ashikh A C Agar mohamed.


Moddershall Oaks

Published: July 02, 2012
Length: 05:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mr54mud

Pleasure drive from Blythe Bridge through Moddershall with Moorlands Harness Driving Club.


Majora's Mask 33- Goron Races

Published: November 08, 2008
Length: 12:29 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: CrimsonDeaki

Part 33 I made a bit of a comeback in those races :p In this cycle i am also starting part of the Anju and Kafei side quest. This side quest is pretty huge and you can get quite a few...


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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.

Meir KA F.C

Meir KA F.C. was a football (soccer) club based in Stoke-on-Trent, England, established in 1972. Originally formed as the Sunday league team of the King's Arms pub in the Meir district, the club was later based in the neighbouring area of Meir Heath. Meir KA reached the 2nd round of the FA Vase twice.

Located at 52.9471, -2.10012 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Defunct football clubs in England, Midland Football Combination, Football clubs in Staffordshire, Sport in Stoke-on-Trent, Association football clubs established in 1972, Association football clubs disestablished in 2010, 1972 establishments in England, 2010 disestablishments in England

Gladstone Pottery Museum

The Gladstone Pottery Museum is a working museum of a medium sized pottery, typical of those once common in the North Staffordshire area of England from the time of the industrial revolution in the 18th century to the mid 20th century. It is located in Longton, Staffordshire. It is an Anchor Point of ERIH, The European Route of Industrial Heritage.

Located at 52.9866, -2.1317 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Decorative arts museums in England, European Route of Industrial Heritage Anchor Points, Grade II* listed buildings in Staffordshire, Industry museums in England, Museums in Stoke-on-Trent, English pottery, Reportedly haunted locations in England, Ceramics museums in the United Kingdom, Museums established in 1974, 1974 establishments in England

Lightwood

Lightwood is a suburb of Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire. It is located to the south of Longton, and Lightwood Road runs from here to Rough Close. The area gives its name to The Lightwood Hoard, a substantial collection of Roman coins discovered buried in the garden of a house on Lightwood Road in 1960. Though containing mostly private housing, the area also boasts a pub and a golf driving range, as well as a Methodist chapel constructed in 1816 and now a Grade 2 listed building.

Located at 52.97, -2.115 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Areas of Stoke-on-Trent

Meir Heath

Meir Heath is a suburb in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire situated on a hilltop between Meir and Rough Close, 2½ miles from Barlaston and only 5 miles from Stone. It is located in the Borough of Stafford. Meir Heath is said to be the highest conurbation in Staffordshire. The village features a well known public house named The Windmill Inn, the car park of which contains windmill with a new boat cap,door new windows new beams making it safe to go inside.

Located at 52.958, -2.107 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Staffordshire

Normacot railway station

Normacot railway station was a station that served the Normacot area of Stoke-on-Trent, England. It was opened in 1882 by the North Staffordshire Railway on its line to Derby. The station closed in 1964 and nothing remains of the station today.

Located at 52.9837, -2.1179 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Stoke-on-Trent, Railway stations closed in 1964, Railway stations opened in 1882, Former North Staffordshire Railway stations, Beeching closures in England

Meir railway station

Meir railway station was a station that served the Meir area of Stoke-on-Trent, England. It was opened in 1894 by the North Staffordshire Railway on its line to Derby and was situated in a cutting to the east of Meir tunnel. The station closed in 1966 and no trace of it remains today.

Located at 52.977, -2.0985 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Stoke-on-Trent, Railway stations closed in 1966, Railway stations opened in 1894, Former North Staffordshire Railway stations, Beeching closures in England

Meir Heath Cricket Club

Meir Heath Cricket Club is a cricket club and ground in Meir Heath, Staffordshire. The first recorded match on the ground was in 1991, when Staffordshire played Shropshire in the grounds only MCCA Knockout Trophy match. In 1992, it held its first Minor Counties Championship match which saw Staffordshire play Suffolk. The following year, the ground held its second and to date final Minor Counties Championship match, which was between Staffordshire and Lincolnshire.

Located at 52.9503, -2.09946 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in Staffordshire, Sports venues in Stoke-on-Trent

Moddershall

Moddershall is a small village in the borough of Stafford in the county of Staffordshire, England, part of the civil parish of Stone Rural and ecclesiastical parish of Oulton with Moddershall. It is roughly halfway between the city of Stoke-on-Trent and the small town of Stone. According to the 2001 UK census, the population of the parish was 947.

Located at 52.9333, -2.11667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Staffordshire, Stafford