Aldford
in Cheshire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.128 and -2.868 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 7' 39" and W -2° 52' 5"
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: 04:07 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:45 am and 8:32 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: 2024-04-26 08:02:42

Delve into Aldford

Aldford in Cheshire (England) with it's 272 habitants is located in United Kingdom about 161 mi (or 259 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Aldford is now 04:07 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports close to Aldford, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Hawarden Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 9 km), North-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 Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal in a distance of 11 mi (or 18 km), South. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. 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: Eccleston, Farndon, Holt, Chester and Coddington. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 7°C / 45 °F

Morning Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 65%
Air Pressure 1006 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 42% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

10°C (50 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

5°C (41 °F)
5°C (40 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

12°C (54 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Chester Grosvenor

Address
4,4 mi
Eastgate
CH1 1LT Chester
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Stone Villa Guest House

Address
5,0 mi
3 Stone Place
CH2 3NR Chester
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Crowne Plaza CHESTER

Address
4,5 mi
Trinity Street
CH1 2BD CHESTER
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Ba Ba Guest House

Address
5,0 mi
65 Hoole Road
CH2 3NJ Chester
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


ABode Chester

Address
4,2 mi
Grosvenor Road
CH1 2DJ Chester
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Macdonald New Blossoms

Address
4,4 mi
St John Street
CH1 1HL Chester
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Hallmark Queen Hotel

Address
4,8 mi
City Road
CH1 3AH Chester
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa

Address
2,9 mi
Wrexham Road
CH4 9DG Chester
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel

Address
4,1 mi
Whitchurch Road Christleton
CH3 5QL CHESTER
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Holiday Inn CHESTER - SOUTH

Address
2,8 mi
Wrexham Road
CH4 9DL CHESTER
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.

Sculling over Chester weir in a fine Wintech skiff.

Published: February 05, 2015
Length: 12:01 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Stephen Walker

The vast majority of rowers steer well clear of weirs with good reason. But if you understand the risks you can row over them. Canoeists do it all the time. Here Stephen Walker, founder of...


Julie's Journey - landlubber to sailor of Magnum & Astus trimarans

Published: November 08, 2012
Length: 44:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Stephen Walker

Steve Walker describes the Julie's progress sailing, from cautious beginnings in a Magnum 21 trimaran to being quite comfortable sailing at almost 18 knots in an Astus 20.2S trimaran.


More Leaping Salmon, on the River Dee Chester

Published: April 09, 2011
Length: 54:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: greencat

More Leaping Salmon, on the River Dee Chester, by The Groves.


Chester Raft race 2011

Published: July 03, 2011
Length: 56:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: greencat

Chester Raft Race 2011, on the River Dee Chester, England.


River Dee Chester Launching and Sailing.m2ts

Published: July 12, 2011
Length: 19:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Malcolm Harding

This was our first trip out on the River Dee at Chester. So on a sunny Sunday morning we polished up the boat and went for a day out on the river. We gave the ducks some bread, every body liked...


Heron Lodge Saga Chapter4 part1

Published: September 02, 2011
Length: 04:27 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: peter johnson

This chapter highlights the environment surrounding and of Heron Lodge. The effects of the uncontrolled development of the directly neighbouring Willows Fish Farm, caused by the incompetence...


Heron Lodge Saga Chapter1

Published: September 02, 2011
Length: 49:43 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: peter johnson

This is the opening chapter of the Saga that has unfolded regarding my purchase of a retirement home and the unacceptable, belligerently corrupt actions of the cheshire west and chester council...


Farndon 10k

Published: October 19, 2014
Length: 12:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nifty Event Services

Farndon 10k Road Race on 19th October 2014.


A Very Swollen River Dee flowing under Farndon Bridge

Published: February 16, 2014
Length: 17:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Carl Thornton


Pumping out the Flood Water

Published: February 20, 2014
Length: 52:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Carl Thornton

Natural Resources Wales pump taking water out of a Storm Drain and depositing it onto a flood plain at Trevalyn.


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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.

Eaton Hall, Cheshire

Eaton Hall is the country house of the Duke of Westminster. It is set within a large estate 1 mile south of the village of Eccleston, in Cheshire, England. The house is surrounded by formal gardens, parkland, farmland and woodland. The estate covers an area of about 10,872 acres . The first substantial house was built in the 17th century. In the early 19th century it was replaced by a much larger house designed by William Porden.

Located at 53.1403, -2.8775 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Country houses in Cheshire, Gardens in Cheshire, Grosvenor family, Alfred Waterhouse buildings

Buerton, Cheshire West and Chester

Buerton is a civil parish in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 22.

Located at 53.138, -2.861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Civil parishes in Cheshire

Eaton Chapel

Eaton Chapel is a private chapel to the north of Eaton Hall in Eaton Park, near the village of Eccleston, Cheshire, England. It is designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building.

Located at 53.1409, -2.8776 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Grade I listed churches, Chapels in England, Grade I listed buildings in Cheshire, Religious buildings completed in 1884, Gothic Revival architecture in England, Alfred Waterhouse buildings

St John the Baptist's Church, Aldford

St John the Baptist's Church, Aldford is located in the village of Aldford, Cheshire, England. The church is designated by English Heritage as a Grade II listed building. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Chester and the deanery of Malpas. Its benefice is combined with those of St Peter, Waverton and St Mary, Bruera. It is described by the authors of the Buildings of England series as "expensive" and "stiffly conventional".

Located at 53.129, -2.8698 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Church of England churches in Cheshire, Grade II listed churches, Grade II listed buildings in Cheshire, Churches completed in 1866, 19th-century Church of England church buildings, Gothic Revival architecture in Cheshire, John Douglas buildings, Diocese of Chester

Aldford Iron Bridge

Aldford Iron Bridge is a bridge crossing the River Dee north of the village of Aldford, Cheshire, England, linking the village with Eaton Hall, forming part of the Buerton Approach to the hall. It is a Grade I listed building. The bridge was designed by Thomas Telford and built by William Hazledine for the 1st Marquis of Westminster and was completed in 1824. It is built in cast iron and has yellow sandstone abutments forming a single arch measuring 50 metres.

Located at 53.1347, -2.87082 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arch bridges, Grade I listed bridges, Bridges in Cheshire, Grade I listed buildings in Cheshire, Bridges completed in 1824, Cast-iron arch bridges

Golden Gates, Eaton Hall

The Golden Gates at Eaton Hall, Cheshire, England, stand at the eastern end of Belgrave Avenue. The gates with their overthrow, the screens at their sides and the associated wing lodges have been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building. The gates stand in front of what was formerly the principal entrance to the forecourt of the hall. The central pair of gates and the adjacent screen railings date from the early 18th century and are by Robert and John Davies of Croes Foel.

Located at 53.1404, -2.8791 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
18th-century architecture, 1880s architecture, Buildings and structures in Cheshire, Grade I listed buildings in Cheshire, Gates in England, Grade I listed gates, Alfred Waterhouse buildings

Churton Hall

not to be confused with Chirton Hall, Northumberland Churton Hall is a country house in the parish of Churton by Farndon, Cheshire, England. The date of building is uncertain. There is a loose board carrying the date 1569 that, according to the authors of the Buildings of England series, may or may not date the house. It is a half-timbered house built for the Barnston family, and was "heavily restored" in 1978–80. Much of the timber framing has been replaced by brick at the rear of the house.

Located at 53.102, -2.86882 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Country houses in Cheshire, Timber framed buildings, Grade II listed buildings in Cheshire

Bruera

Bruera is a village in Cheshire, England.

Located at 53.1368, -2.8434 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Cheshire


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