Offord D’Arcy
in Cambridgeshire of England, United Kingdom

How to get there and get around
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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.282 and -0.214 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 16' 54" and W -0° 12' 52"
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: 04:13 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:43 am and 8:14 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
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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: 2024-04-23 08:18:23

Delve into Offord D’Arcy

Offord D’Arcy in Cambridgeshire (England) is a city located in United Kingdom about 54 mi (or 86 km) north of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Offord D’Arcy is now 04:13 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports closer to Offord D’Arcy, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RAF Wyton in a distance of 7 mi (or 11 km), North-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 Blenheim Palace in a distance of 35 mi (or 57 km), South-West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. 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: Little Barford, Tempsford, Everton, Roxton and Potton. 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 5°C / 41 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 83%
Air Pressure 1023 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 24th of April 2024

6°C (43 °F)
2°C (35 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

11°C (51 °F)
9°C (47 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

13°C (55 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Huntingdon Marriott Hotel

Address
3,9 mi
Kingfisher Way, Hinchingbrooke Business Park
PE29 6FL Hinchingbrooke Business Park,Huntingdon
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Waterfront Hotel Spa & Golf

Address
6,5 mi
Great North Road
MK44 3AL Bedford
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The George Hotel & Brasserie

Address
1,9 mi
High Street
PE19 5XA Buckden
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Black Bull

Address
3,2 mi
32 Post Street
PE29 2AQ Huntingdon
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 17:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Huntingdon (A1/A14)

Address
6,1 mi
BRAMPTON
PE28 4NQ Huntingdon
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Holiday Inn HUNTINGDON - RACECOURSE

Address
3,6 mi
Thrapston Road,Brampton
PE28 4NL Huntingdon
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


St. Neots (Colmworth Park)

Address
6,0 mi
MARLBOROUGH ROAD COLMWORTH BUSINESS PARK, EATON SOCON
PE19 8YP St Neots
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


St. Neots (A1/Wyboston)

Address
6,1 mi
GREAT NORTH ROAD EATON SOCON
PE19 8EN ST. NEOTS
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.

60163 Tornado 'The Cathedrals Express' 29.03.2012

Published: March 29, 2012
Length: 09:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HomeMoviePerson

The first of 'The Cathedrals Express' railtours to travel down the ECML. LNER A1 Class Pacific, 60163 'Tornado' is seen leading the railtour through the Offord's on the 29th March 2012 with...


60163 Tornado 'The Cathedrals Express' 13.08.2011

Published: August 14, 2011
Length: 24:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HomeMoviePerson

A bleak day on the East Coast Mainline in Cambridgeshire sees 'The Cathedrals Express' hauled by LNER A1 Class pacific 60163 'Tornado' on the 13th August 2011. The first shot show's 'Tornado'...


70013 and 60019 (as 4492) 'The Christmas White Rose' 17.12.2011

Published: December 18, 2011
Length: 00:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HomeMoviePerson

A feast of steam delighted passengers for this tour as BR Class 7MT Pacific, 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' and LNER A4 Pacific, 60019 'Bittern' (as 4492 'Dominion of New Zealand') took charge of...


67029 Royal Diamond 'VSOE' 10.03.2012

Published: March 13, 2012
Length: 22:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HomeMoviePerson

Re-branded DB Schenker Class 67, 67029 'Royal Diamond' is seen hauling the prestigious 'VSOE British Pullman' on the East Coast Mainline passing the Offord's heading for York. Filmed on the...


34067 Tangmere 'The Cathedrals Express' 13.04.2011

Published: April 14, 2011
Length: 18:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HomeMoviePerson

On the 13th April 2011, SR Class Light Pacific, 34067 'Tangmere' is seen passing Offord Cluny with the Steam Dreams excursion, 'The Cathedrals Express'. This video shows the outward leg of...


60019 Bittern (as 4492 Dominion of New Zealand) 'The Cathedrals Express' 04.06.2011

Published: June 04, 2011
Length: 00:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HomeMoviePerson

LNER A4 Class Pacific, 60019 'Bittern' (in the guise of 4492 'Dominion of New Zealand'), is seen on it's home metals of the East Coast Mainline with 'The Cathedrals Express'. Filmed on the...


WC Pacific 34046 'Braunton' at Offord and Holme. 23rd March 2014.

Published: March 23, 2014
Length: 18:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Peter Heath

Familiar locations (for me) from a different viewpoint sees 34046 'Braunton' passing Offord, and later departing from the water stop at Holme. Note no Diesel back-up. The train was 'The Peak...


37602, 37259 and 47810 Peter Bath MBE 'Cruise Saver Express' 13.05.2012

Published: May 14, 2012
Length: 08:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HomeMoviePerson

A trio of DRS loco's were to be seen on the 'Cruise Saver Express' on the 13th May 2012. Seen on the East Coast Mainline heading north past the Offord's in the afternoon. DRS Class 37's,...


East Coast Mainline Near Offord 17.12.2011

Published: December 17, 2011
Length: 03:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HomeMoviePerson

Taking advantage of this lovely frosty morning, this video shows some movements over the East Coast Mainline on the morning of the 17th December 2011 at Offord. Locomotive classes that...


A4 60009 'Union of South Africa' at Offord 6th Dec. 2014

Published: December 06, 2014
Length: 38:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Peter Heath

A4 60009 'Union of South Africa' trundles past Offord, northbound for Lincoln with the 'Lindum Fayre'. 6/12/14.


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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.

Paxton Pits Nature Reserve

Paxton Pits is an area of active and disused gravel pits at Little Paxton near St Neots in Cambridgeshire, England. The disused pits have been made into a nature reserve, especially for waterfowl but also for other birds, animals and plants.

Located at 52.2542, -0.2483 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Cambridgeshire, Visitor attractions in Cambridgeshire, Nature reserves in Cambridgeshire

RAF Brampton

Brampton Camp RAF Wyton is a Royal Air Force installation near Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire. Formerly the home of RAF Support Command, it now houses several elements of Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), which itself was a result of a merger between the Defence Logistics Organisation (DLO) and the Defence Procurement Agency (DPA), and provides a base for the Defence Security & Assurance Services and Defence Estates.

Located at 52.3156, -0.227778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Royal Air Force stations in Cambridgeshire, Royal Air Force stations in England, Huntingdonshire

Godmanchester Chinese Bridge

Godmanchester Chinese Bridge is a landmark of the town of Godmanchester, Huntingdonshire. It is a pedestrian bridge that spans a mill stream on the River Great Ouse and is, as the name suggests, built in an ostensibly Chinese style. The original was constructed in 1827 to designs by the architect James Gallier, but it fell into a bad condition and was replaced with a replica by the local council in 1960. The origins of the bridge are somewhat unusual.

Located at 52.3193, -0.17582 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in Cambridgeshire, Bridges across the River Great Ouse, Bridges completed in 1827, Bridges completed in 1960, Pedestrian bridges in England

Huntingdon and Godmanchester

Huntingdon and Godmanchester was a municipal borough in Huntingdonshire from 1961 to 1974. It was formed in 1961 by the merger of the boroughs of Huntingdon and Godmanchester. In 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972 the borough was abolished, and a successor parish formed within Huntingdon District, in the non-metropolitan county of Cambridgeshire. The parish had the status of a town, by resolution of the parish council.

Located at 52.319, -0.175 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Huntingdonshire, Districts of England abolished by the Local Government Act 1972

Buckden railway station

Buckden railway station was a station in Buckden, Cambridgeshire. The station and its line closed in 1959. The signal box is now preserved and in use as Tunbridge Wells West signal box on the Spa Valley Railway. Preceding station Disused railways Following station Grafham   London Midland and Scottish Railway   Huntingdon East

Located at 52.3055, -0.23566 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Cambridgeshire, Former Midland Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1866, Railway stations closed in 1959

Offord and Buckden railway station

Offord and Buckden railway station was built by the Great Northern Railway to serve the twin villages of Offord Cluny and Offord D'Arcy in Cambridgeshire, England.

Located at 52.282, -0.21861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Cambridgeshire, Former Great Northern Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1851, Railway stations closed in 1959

St Peter's Church, Offord D'Arcy

St Peter's Church, Offord D'Arcy, is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Offord D'Arcy, Cambridgeshire, England. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church stands adjacent to the East Coast Main Railway Line, overlooking the River Great Ouse.

Located at 52.2824, -0.2178 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Grade I listed buildings in Cambridgeshire, Grade I listed churches, Church of England churches in Cambridgeshire, Norman architecture, English Gothic architecture, Churches preserved by the Churches Conservation Trust, Churches in Huntingdonshire