Charmouth
in Dorset of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
50.739 and -2.901 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 50° 44' 20" and W -2° 54' 1"
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: 10:24 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:49 am and 8:28 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

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Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Delve into Charmouth

Charmouth in Dorset (England) with it's 1,352 habitants is a city located in United Kingdom about 132 mi (or 212 km) south-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Charmouth is now 10:24 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports closer to Charmouth, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RNAS Yeovilton in a distance of 22 mi (or 35 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 City of Bath in a distance of 70 mi (or 113 km), North-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there is an option about 27 mi (or 44 km). away. 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, Dorchester, Bleadon, Hutton and Burrington. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 6°C / 42 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 12%
Air Humidity 94%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Monday, 29th of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

10°C (49 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

9°C (48 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Fairwater Head

Address
3,9 mi
Hawkchurch Cross, Hawkchurch
EX13 5XD Axminster
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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

Charmouth & Lyme Regis / Collecting Fossils at the Jurassic coast / Dorset UK / Ammonites

Published: May 08, 2012
Length: 18:38 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: maiwek

Fossil hunting in Charmouth and Lyme regis. Ammonites graveyard at monmouth beach (visit at low tide!!). Take a hammer for cracking open some stones. Footwalk from charmouth to lyme regis (45...


Manor Farm Hill Climb Charmouth - Suzuki TL1000S - Sept 2013

Published: September 16, 2013
Length: 56:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sam Matthewman

Very bumpy, twisty, narrow and hard objects in the way, perfect for a big 1080cc TL1000S..........!!


Charmouth Manor Farm Hillclimb 22 September 2012 Mini In-car

Published: September 26, 2012
Length: 00:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: uphillmini67

In-car footage from Woolbridge Motor Club's Charmouth Manor Farm Hillclimb on 22 September 2012 on board a 1380cc roadgoing Mini. Timed runs 1 (33.21 secs) & 2. First time at Charmouth -- short,.


Chinook airlifting lynx in Charmouth

Published: October 31, 2008
Length: 48:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: GarryL68

Lynx helicoptor forced to ground in Charmouth (Dorset) and airlifted away by chinook for repairs...


Red Mare/brood mare with foal in paddock

Published: March 30, 2009
Length: 30:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Michael Wilde

Red and young colt (Spring 2008) Excellent breeding, lovely movement and produces stunning foals.


Charmouth Fossil Hunting

Published: July 20, 2014
Length: 00:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ben Maffin

This is Charmouth where you can go fossile hunting. It's known as the jurassic coast. You don't have to pay to hunt for fossils.


Lyme-Regis & Barfleur Twinning

Published: September 19, 2011
Length: 32:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Hintar1

Video of the first visit of the french twinning committee about the twinning between Lyme-Regis & Barfleur.


KaoS RC's Gavin Murrell - Vibe 50 Charmouth April 20012.wmv

Published: April 24, 2012
Length: 31:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kaos RC Limited

My first 3D flight on video, apologies for the repetition, was practicing half piro flips having only learnt them two weeks before, wait for the crash at the end after getting a bit too cocky!


Blackberry curve with white screen after suffering damage - The Computer Room Nottingham

Published: May 18, 2012
Length: 56:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Leon Stacey

http://www.thepersonalcomputerservice.co.uk - 0115 972 1120 / 07545 251 571 Serving Nottingham Derby and Leicester with computer service for pc and mac. This is showing a blackberry curve...


Jurassic Coast / Côte Jurassique - Tour de Manche à vélo

Published: August 16, 2013
Length: 34:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TourdeManche

Ce tronçon explore la très jolie vallée de Marshwood, où se mêlent des forts, dolmens et hameaux attractifs qui font le caractère historique de la vallée. Routes parsemées de fermes,...


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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.

Mary Anning

Mary Anning (21 May 1799 – 9 March 1847) was a British fossil collector, dealer, and paleontologist who became known around the world for a number of important finds she made in the Jurassic marine fossil beds at Lyme Regis in Dorset, where she lived. Her work contributed to fundamental changes that occurred during her lifetime in scientific thinking about prehistoric life and the history of the Earth.

Located at 50.7255, -2.9317 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1799 births, 1847 deaths, Cancer deaths in England, Deaths from breast cancer, English palaeontologists, People from Lyme Regis, Women paleontologists, 19th-century women scientists, 19th-century English people

Wootton Fitzpaine

Wootton Fitzpaine is a village in south west Dorset, England, situated in the Marshwood Vale three miles north east of Lyme Regis. The village has a population of 347, 16.3% of dwellings are second homes.

Located at 50.75, -2.9 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Dorset

River Char

The River Char is a river in West Dorset. The Char runs a few miles from Bettiscombe to Charmouth, passing Pilsdon and Whitchurch Canonicorum.

Located at 50.7333, -2.88333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Dorset

Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre

The Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre is based in the upstairs floor of a long-disused cement factory on the foreshore of Charmouth in Dorset, England. The centre operates as an independent charitable trust within the larger framework of the UNESCO Dorset and East Devon Coast World Heritage Site, known as the "Jurassic Coast". The Jurassic Coast stretches over a distance of 155 kilometres, from Orcombe Point near Exmouth, in the west, to Old Harry Rocks, in the east.

Located at 50.7335, -2.902 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Environment of Dorset, Organisations based in Dorset, Visitor attractions in Dorset, Geology of Dorset, Jurassic Coast, Museums in Dorset, Natural history museums in the United Kingdom, Fossil museums, Geology museums in England

Coney's Castle

Coney's Castle is an Iron Age hill fort in Dorset, England. The name Coney is from the Old English for rabbit, suggesting medieval use as a domestic warren, as at nearby Pilsdon Pen. The fort is on a narrow north-south ridge reaching a height of 210 m, with linear ramparts across the ridge, steep natural slopes to the west, and a high artificial rampart with ditch to the east. A small lane runs along the ridge, bisecting the fort.

Located at 50.7737, -2.892 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hill forts in Dorset, Hills of Dorset, Visitor attractions in Dorset

Black Ven

Black Ven is a cliff in Dorset, England. It is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site. The cliff is famous for its mudslides, in fact, it has the largest mudslides in Europe. The area is popular with tourists because a number of fossils are found in the area.

Located at 50.7342, -2.9107 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geology of Dorset, Jurassic Coast, Cliffs of England

Stonebarrow Hill

Stonebarrow Hill is a hill near the coast of Dorset, England, with a height of 486 feet (148 m). Stonebarrow and the surrounding area is notable for its landslides. The hill is often a starting point for walks around the Golden Cap estate.

Located at 50.7368, -2.8754 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hills of Dorset

Lyme Regis Museum

The Lyme Regis Museum (also previously known as The Philpot Museum) is a local museum in the town of Lyme Regis on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, England. The museum building was commissioned in 1901 by Thomas Philpot, a relative of the fossil collector Elizabeth Philpot, hence the name. The architect of the building was George Vialls, who also designed the nearby Guildhall (now the Town Hall). It is built on the site of the birthplace and home of the fossil hunter Mary Anning.

Located at 50.7248, -2.93247 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cultural infrastructure completed in 1901, Museums in Dorset, Local museums in Dorset, Geology museums in England, Fossil museums, Jurassic Coast, Buildings and structures in Lyme Regis

capture of the webcam Lyme Regis: Marine Theatre hd-str

Lyme Regis: Marine Theatre hd-str, Lyme Regis (source)

capture of the webcam Lyme Regis: The Cobb

Lyme Regis: The Cobb, Lyme Regis (source)

capture of the webcam Lyme Regis: Golden Cap − Jurassic Coast

Lyme Regis: Golden Cap − Jurassic Coast, Lyme Regis (source)

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Charmouth