Chideock
in Dorset of England, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
50.732 and -2.819 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 50° 43' 55" and W -2° 49' 9"
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: 03:42 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:43 am and 8:33 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
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: 2024-04-30 08:30:35

Explore Chideock

Chideock in Dorset (England) with it's 686 inhabitants is located in United Kingdom about 129 mi (or 207 km) south-west of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Chideock is now 03:42 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports in the wider vicinity of Chideock, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RNAS Yeovilton in a distance of 21 mi (or 33 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is City of Bath in a distance of 68 mi (or 109 km), North-East. Also, if you like golfing, there is an option about 28 mi (or 46 km). away.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Dorchester, Taunton, Bleadon, Burrington and Compton Martin. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 53 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 71%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

9°C (49 °F)
9°C (47 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

14°C (56 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

11°C (52 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Videos from this area

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

West Bay Strafing Run

Published: May 16, 2011
Length: 04:03 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Balleka

Those cliff walkers and beach strollers didn't stand a chance!


Dorset Bike Ride: Symondsbury to West Bay

Published: June 29, 2011
Length: 04:18 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: John Holman

Highlights of a bike ride one sunny Sunday from Symondsbury to West Bay, Bridport. Includes some unusual and exciting shots of the great West Dorset landmark Colmers Hill, known locally as...


Lifeboat and Coastguard Helicopter Demo, West Bay, Dorset, UK

Published: August 29, 2012
Length: 27:22 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: ChuffyJafar

Search and Rescue display given by the Weymouth Lifeboat, Lyme Regis Lifeboat and HM Coastguard's Portland Helicopter Rescue Team West Bay, Dorset, UK 26/09/2012 Features the Rescues ...


River flowing into harbour at westbay

Published: July 07, 2012
Length: 47:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ch6gg6rs

River water flowing into the harbour at west bay flowing heavy rain. Other area of bridport were completely flooded.


Parkour Session 1

Published: July 19, 2008
Length: 08:37 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: truewhitey

Andy Whitbread down West Bay performing some Parkour.


Highlands End Holiday Park, Eype, Bridport, Dorset

Published: August 12, 2012
Length: 29:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Vicki Street

Highlands End Holiday Park, Eype, Bridport, Dorset.


2009-02-27 The Boot Hill All Stars - 'Jolene'

Published: February 28, 2009
Length: 50:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SteveWurzel

Live at The Ropemakers, Bridport, Dorset. 27th February 2009 http://www.myspace.com/boothillallstars.


Westbay.UK.29-5-2012.

Published: May 29, 2012
Length: 09:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Maxie's Bitz.

Out for fish n chips down on Westbay seafront.


Bridport Gig

Published: November 30, 2014
Length: 51:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: IntoFocus Photography

This video is about Bridport Gig, a community amateur sports club run by volunteers on a not for profit basis. We offer regular weekday and weekend rowing for over 140 members including a dedicated.


Fossil Hunting at Seatown

Published: August 15, 2012
Length: 37:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bill Verkaik

Join Bill Verkaik on a fossil hunting trip art Seatown, Dorset Our next fossil hunting trips are: Seatown, Saturday 22nd September 2012, 13:00 - 16:00 Seatown, Saturday 27th October 2012,...


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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.

Whitchurch Canonicorum

Whitchurch Canonicorum or Whitechurch Canonicorum is a village in south-west Dorset, England, situated in the Marshwood Vale five miles northwest of Bridport. The village has a population of 647; 10.1% of dwellings are second homes. On the northern edge of the village is the Church of St Candida and Holy Cross. It is noteworthy as containing the only shrine in Britain to have survived the Reformation with its relics intact, apart from that of Saint Edward the Confessor in Westminster Abbey.

Located at 50.75, -2.85 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Dorset

Golden Cap

Golden Cap is a hill and cliff situated between Bridport and Charmouth in Dorset, England. The cliffs are the highest point on the south coast of Great Britain. The name derives from the distinctive outcropping of golden greensand rock present at the very top of the cliff. The hill is owned by the National Trust and forms part of the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site.

Located at 50.7258, -2.84194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Headlands of Dorset, Hills of Dorset, National Trust properties in Dorset, Nature reserves in Dorset, Jurassic Coast

Eype Mouth

Eype Mouth is a natural break in a line of sea cliffs on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site in west Dorset on the south coast of England. The small River Eype drains into the sea at this point. Eype means 'a steep place' in Old English. The village of Eype (divided into the settlements Lower and Higher Eype) lies just upstream of the rivermouth, which is reached by a single narrow lane which runs down through Lower Eype to a shingle beach with car park.

Located at 50.7156, -2.7832 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Dorset

Seatown

Seatown is a coastal hamlet in Dorset, England. It is part of the Jurassic Coast and lies just over a kilometre from Chideock beneath Golden Cap, the highest point on the south coast of England. Seatown beach is popular with fossil collectors, with rock of Late Jurassic/Early Cretaceous. A small river runs into the sea here. The hamlet is made up of a small number of houses, a holiday park, some holiday cottages and "The Anchor" pub.

Located at 50.723, -2.822 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Beaches of Dorset, Populated coastal places in Dorset, Jurassic Coast

Eype

Eype is a small village in south west Dorset, England. The village is situated on the Jurassic Coast, several miles west of Bridport. Eype means "steep place" and many of its buildings can be traced back to the late eighteenth or early nineteenth centuries, but little is known in detail until the Victorian era. To its west, Eype Beach has the magnificent Golden Cap - the highest cliff on the south coast at 191 m above sea level.

Located at 50.7231, -2.7808 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Dorset

List of United Kingdom locations: Char-Che

Located at 50.77, -2.81 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

Thorncombe Beacon

Thorncombe Beacon is a hill situated between Bridport and Charmouth in Dorset, England. It lies about 1km west of Eype Mouth and 2km east of Seatown. It is in the very south-west part of Symondsbury parish close to the parish of Chideock. It lies close to the South West Coast Path and the Monarch's Way, which skirt the hilltop. It is 157m high, compared to 191m for Golden Cap which lies about 3km to the west.

Located at 50.7167, -2.8 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Headlands of Dorset, Hills of Dorset, National Trust properties in Dorset, Jurassic Coast

Hardown Hill

Hardown Hill (207 metres, 679 feet high) is a hill between Ryall and Morcombelake in the county of Dorset, England. It rises west of the South Dorset Downs, close to the Dorset coast, and overlooks the Marshwood Vale to the north. Its prominence qualifies it as one of Dorset's four Marilyns. The hill lies about 6 kilometres west of Bridport and about 500 metres north of the A 35 road.

Located at 50.7466, -2.84246 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hills of Dorset


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