Alcester
in Warwickshire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.217 and -1.867 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 13' 0" and W -1° 52' 0"
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: 08:02 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:29 am and 4:14 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 Alcester

Alcester in Warwickshire (England) with it's 6,939 habitants is located in United Kingdom about 89 mi (or 143 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Alcester is now 08:02 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports close to Alcester, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Birmingham International Airport in a distance of 17 mi (or 28 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 54 mi (or 87 km), South-West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 2 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: Tidbury Green, Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green, Solihull and Barston. 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 5°C / 40 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 77%
Air Pressure 1028 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

8°C (47 °F)
6°C (44 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

7°C (44 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

5°C (41 °F)
1°C (33 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Billesley Manor

Address
3,4 mi
Billesley - Alcester
B49 6NF Stratford-upon-avon
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Kings Court Hotel

Address
1,1 mi
KINGS COUGHTON
B49 5QQ Alcester
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Studley Castle

Address
4,0 mi
Castle Road
B80 7AJ Studley
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Blue Boar Inn

Address
3,0 mi
Temple Grafton
B49 6NR Stratford-upon-Avon
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 23:00


THE STAG AT REDHILL - TO BE DE

Address
3,2 mi
ALCESTER ROAD
B49 6NQ REDHILL
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


BEST WESTERN SALFORD HALL HTL

Address
4,9 mi
ABBOTS SALFORD
WR11 8UT Stratford-Upon-Avon
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Bridge House

Address
6,1 mi
289 High Street
B95 5DH Henley-in-Arden
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Redditch West (A448)

Address
6,8 mi
BIRCHFIELD ROAD
B97 6PX Redditch
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


TRAVELODGE STRATFORD ALCESTER

Address
1,0 mi
A435 BIRMINGHAM ROAD OVERSLEY MILL ROUNDABOUT
B49 6PQ ALCESTER
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

Bidford upon Avon, Warwickshire

Published: November 18, 2009
Length: 35:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jim Atkinson

A short tourism video about Bidford Upon Avon in Warwickshire. Set in the heart of Shakespeare country, Bidford-upon-Avon sits 6 miles downstream from Stratford Upon Avon, and is a popular...


gamblers

Published: April 09, 2011
Length: 38:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MrDragpics

SHAKESPEARE COUNTY RACEWAY RUN WHAT YOU BRUNG.THE GAMBLERS SHOOT OUT YOUR CHANCE TO GO DRAG-RACING ON A BUDGET;AND TO BEAT THE BIG GUYS AT THERE ...


Isabella Awnings - Bloopers IV

Published: July 05, 2012
Length: 38:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: IsabellaCamping

During 2 days of recording in the UK in march some cutouts / bloopers got caught on camera, enjoy them here! Steve Biggs from Isabella UK http://www.isabella.net/uk/


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Published: May 25, 2008
Length: 30:40 min
Rating: 4 of 5
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Top Gear - 'Hover Van' (Bidford-on-avon, 28.06.13)

Published: June 28, 2013
Length: 01:25 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: iLukey96

This video is not copyrighted by the BBC, as I filmed it myself on private property.


Welcome to Alcester Minster Churches from Rev Adrian Guthrie

Published: December 27, 2014
Length: 40:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jake Lambourn


Bidford Baywatch

Published: July 24, 2007
Length: 11:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: darko8472

The recent flooding in the west of England brought out some rather wierd pasttimes...


Speeding car on A46

Published: July 24, 2012
Length: 47:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Bad Drivers On Film

A speeding driver on the A46 near Bidford-on-Avon, going towards Evesham. It's a bit dull but the shaking camera (this is my first video and I've now sorted the mount out) misses his bumper...


AGS: Blind Date

Published: March 24, 2013
Length: 53:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: INH Productions

Alcester Grammar Sixth Form put on Blind Date to raise money for Myton Hospice and the British Heart Foundation. £310 was raised in total - thank you to the Tech Managers, Charity Reps and...


Dangerous roundabout A46 at Bidford-on-Avon

Published: September 12, 2012
Length: 50:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Bad Drivers On Film

Not so much dangerous driving, but a great example about how dangerous this roundabout is near Bidford-on-Avon in Warwickshire. The A46 splits into three lanes from two for the roundabout,...


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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.

Alcester Abbey

Alcester Abbey was a Benedictine monastery in Alcester, Warwickshire in England. The abbey was founded 1138 by the Botellers of Oversley, Warwickshire. The Abbey's many endowments included the Chapel of St. James and St. Peter, near Shaftesbury, Dorset, and the manor of Blynfield in the parish of St. James, which is known as the 'Manor of Alcester and Bec', together with a number of other churches and estates. In 1536 the ownership of the abbey was transferred to Thomas Cromwell.

Located at 52.2186, -1.87333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Benedictine monasteries in England, Monasteries in Warwickshire, 1138 establishments in England, Religious organizations established in the 1130s, Christian monasteries established in the 12th century, 1536 disestablishments in England

A435 road

The A435 is a main road in England running between Birmingham and Cirencester (although most of the section between Alcester and just North of Cheltenham has been reclassified as the A46).

Located at 52.2109, -1.88145 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roads in England, Transport in Birmingham, West Midlands, Transport in Warwickshire, Roads in Worcestershire, Roads in the West Midlands (county), Transport in Gloucestershire

Ragley Hall

Ragley Hall is located south of Alcester, Warwickshire, eight miles (13 km) west of Stratford-upon-Avon. It is the ancestral seat of the Marquess of Hertford and is one of the stately homes of England.

Located at 52.198, -1.8962 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Country houses in Warwickshire, Grade I listed buildings in Warwickshire, Grade I listed houses, 1680s architecture, Historic house museums in Warwickshire, Gardens in Warwickshire, Art museums and galleries in Warwickshire

Coughton Court

Coughton Court is an English Tudor country house, situated on the main road between Studley and Alcester in Warwickshire. It is a Grade I listed building. The house has a long crenelated façade directly facing the main road, at the centre of which is the Tudor Gatehouse, dating from 1530, this has hexagonal turrets and oriel windows in the English Renaissance style.

Located at 52.2435, -1.88 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Country houses in Warwickshire, National Trust properties in Warwickshire, Grade I listed buildings in Warwickshire, Grade I listed houses, Historic house museums in Warwickshire

Kinwarton Dovecote

Kinwarton Dovecote is circular 14th-century dovecote situated in Kinwarton, near Alcester, Warwickshire, England. The dovecote is in the ownership of the National Trust. The building still houses doves to this day and is noted for its "potence" which provides access to the nesting boxes.

Located at 52.2236, -1.84713 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
National Trust properties in Warwickshire, Grade I listed buildings in Warwickshire

Jerwood Foundation's sculpture collection

The Jerwood Foundation's sculpture collection was a collection of 20th and 21st century sculptures. They were displayed at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire, England.. Most of the collection was sold in 2012 at Sotheby's and can no longer be seen at Ragley Hall. From its beginning in 1999, Jerwood Sculpture displayed large sculptures in natural environments. It was established by the Jerwood Foundation, a major UK funder of arts, education and science.

Located at 52.1977, -1.8975 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sculpture gardens, trails and parks, Visitor attractions in Warwickshire, Culture in Warwickshire, Art museums and galleries in Warwickshire

Alcester railway station

Alcester was a railway station serving Alcester in the English county of Warwickshire.

Located at 52.217, -1.87765 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former Midland Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1866, Railway stations closed in 1962, Disused railway stations in Warwickshire

River Arrow Nature Reserve

River Arrow Local Nature Reserve (LNR) is located alongside the River Arrow in Alcester, Warwickshire, England. The reserve was set up by Stratford District Council and English Nature to benefit the Alcester community. The creation of the Reserve has allowed the habitat to be preserved and provides an area for local schools to study wildlife. The Reserve is managed by Stratford District Council, Warwickshire Wildlife Trust (WWT) and the River Arrow Local Nature Reserve Steering group.

Located at 52.222, -1.875 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Nature reserves in Warwickshire, Visitor attractions in Warwickshire

capture of the webcam Alcester: Gunnings Road

Alcester: Gunnings Road, Alcester (source)

capture of the webcam Alcester: River Arrow

Alcester: River Arrow, Alcester (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Alcester, آلکستر