Ferndown
in Dorset of England, United Kingdom

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
50.807 and -1.900 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 50° 48' 26" and W -1° 53' 59"
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: 12:11 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:04 am and 8:08 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: 2024-04-18 08:12:24

Delve into Ferndown

Ferndown in Dorset (England) with it's 17,650 habitants is a city located in United Kingdom about 91 mi (or 146 km) south-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Ferndown is now 12:11 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports closer to Ferndown, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Bournemouth Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 5 km), South-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 Dorset and East Devon Coast in a distance of 40 mi (or 64 km), East. 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: Bournemouth, Poole, Bower Chalke, Bishopstone and Downton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 2°C / 35 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 55%
Air Pressure 1025 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 15% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Friday, 19th of April 2024

12°C (54 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Scattered clouds, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

11°C (51 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

7°C (45 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Norfolk

Address
6,0 mi
Richmond Hill
BH2 6EN Bournemouth
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Bridge House

Address
2,1 mi
Ringwood Road 2
BH22 9AN Ferndown
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Parkstone Guest House

Address
6,5 mi
Parkstone Road 101
BH15 2NZ Poole
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


VILLAGE BOURNEMOUTH

Address
5,5 mi
WESSEX FIELDS BUSINESS PARK DEANSLEIGH ROAD
BH7 7DZ Bournemouth
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Quarterdeck Hotel

Address
6,5 mi
2 Sandbanks Road
BH14 8AQ Poole
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Denewood

Address
6,4 mi
1 Percy Road
BH5 1JE Bournemouth
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:30 - 19:00
Weekend: 7:30 - 19:00


Elstead

Address
6,0 mi
Knyveton Road
BH1 8QP Bournemouth
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 03:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Roundhouse

Address
6,1 mi
1 Meyrick Rd
BH1 2PR Bournemouth
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Carrington House

Address
6,0 mi
Knyveton Road 1
BH1 3QF Bournemouth
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Ingledene Guest House

Address
5,9 mi
18-20 Gardens View, Derby Road
BH1 3QA Bournemouth
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Published: August 23, 2011
Length: 00:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: May 05, 2013
Length: 07:45 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: BigNightOutDiscos

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Oakdene Forest Park and Forest Edge Holiday Park

Published: October 22, 2009
Length: 51:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: May 28, 2014
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The Voice of Ferndown 2013 - Harmony Twist

Published: October 05, 2013
Length: 54:15 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: mags4dorset

Winners of the Voice of Ferndown (Oct 4 2013) - Harmony Twist - performing Ed Sheeran's 'Lego House' at the Barrington Theatre.


The Barrington Centre Ferndown

Published: August 09, 2013
Length: 46:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: AdvantageVideoUK

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Published: December 01, 2011
Length: 36:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Snow slide

Published: July 15, 2009
Length: 56:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: PepperedWolf

Snowday in Ferndown, Dorset. Beki's epic slide and snow angel!!!


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Published: March 27, 2011
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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.

Holt Heath, Dorset

Holt Heath is a 4.88 square kilometres common situated four miles north-east of Wimborne Minster in east Dorset, southern England, close to the village of Holt. The reserve includes dry and wet heathland, bog and ancient woodland. The common has several nature conservation designations: National Nature Reserve, Special Protection Area, Special Area of Conservation and Site of Special Scientific Interest. It is owned by the National Trust and managed in association with Natural England.

Located at 50.8363, -1.9171 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Environment of Dorset, Geography of Dorset, National Trust properties in Dorset, National Nature Reserves in England, Nature reserves in Dorset

Bearwood, Dorset

Bearwood is a suburb of the Dorset town of Poole in the UK. Although some think of it being in neighbouring Bournemouth as there is only one access road from the rest of Poole (and several from Bournemouth). Bearwood is centred around a supermarket and medical and neighbourhood centre in King John Avenue. The area was mainly developed in the 1980s on what had been open heathland. The roads are named after titles of English nobility and people linked to the signing of the Magna Carta.

Located at 50.772, -1.934 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Areas of Poole

Plowman's Railroad

Plowman's Railroad operates the collection of 7.25 gauge American outline steam and diesel locomotives from the former Dobwalls Adventure Park and is located at Plowmans Garden Nursery & Plant Centre Ltd, West Parley, Ferndown, Dorset. The rolling stock has since been sold and shipped to Australia and the railway is now run by the West Parley Miniature Engineering Society.

Located at 50.7798, -1.8715 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
7¼ inch gauge railways, British miniature railways, Visitor attractions in Dorset

All Saints Church, Hampreston

All Saints Church is the parish church of Hampreston, Dorset, England.

Located at 50.7888, -1.9231 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Dorset

Ferndown Common

Ferndown Common is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) on the edge of Ferndown in Dorset, England. It is currently owned by the Wimborne Estate and leased to the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust (ARC), who manage it to preserve the site's rare wildlife. The site was notified as an SSSI in 1984.

Located at 50.7986, -1.8996 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Dorset, Sites of Special Scientific Interest notified in 1984

Parley Common

Parley Common is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) on the edge of Ferndown in Dorset, England. The majority land owner is the Canford Estate, but among the other owners are the Diocese of Salisbury, Dorset County Council, East Dorset District Council and a few private individuals.

Located at 50.7848, -1.88121 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Dorset, Sites of Special Scientific Interest notified in 1983


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
فرنداون, Ферндаун