West Orchard
in Dorset of England, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
50.948 and -2.253 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 50° 56' 51" and W -2° 15' 11"
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: 03:40 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:26 am and 8:44 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: 2024-05-09 08:23:21

Touring West Orchard

West Orchard in Dorset (England) is a town located in United Kingdom about 100 mi (or 161 km) south-west of London, the country's capital place.

Time in West Orchard is now 03:40 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports nearby West Orchard, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RNAS Yeovilton in a distance of 17 mi (or 28 km), 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 City of Bath in a distance of 40 mi (or 64 km), North-East. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are several options within driving distance. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Mere, Hindon, Kilmington, Chicklade and Ansty. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 62 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 60 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 74%
Air Pressure 1027 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 92% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Friday, 10th of May 2024

17°C (63 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 11th of May 2024

19°C (66 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 12th of May 2024

18°C (64 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Fontmell

Address
2,7 mi
Crown Street
SP7 0PA Shaftesbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 11:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


The Talbot

Address
3,0 mi
Iwerne Minster
DT11 8QN Blandford Forum
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


PLUMBER MANOR

Address
4,3 mi
NO STREET ADDRESS - STRUMINSTER - NEWTON DORSET
DT10 2AF STURMINSTER NEWTON
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Holbrook B&B

Address
5,0 mi
6 Ivy Cross
SP7 8DW Shaftesbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BW SHAFTESBURY RYL CHASE HTL

Address
4,8 mi
BWH FREEPOST
SP7 8DB Shaftesbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Grosvenor Arms

Address
4,7 mi
High Street
SP7 8JA Shaftesbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:59
Weekend: closed


Coppleridge Inn

Address
5,9 mi
unknown
SP7 9HW Shaftesbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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West Orchard - Mower Lane (ORPA, E-W)

Published: February 18, 2013
Length: 21:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WiltshireByways

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A Ride Through West Wiltshire, Somerset & Dorset (CRF450X, 26.01.13)

Published: February 05, 2013
Length: 02:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WiltshireByways

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Fording the river Stour floods at Hammoon, Dorset

Published: April 27, 2012
Length: 56:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tim Burt

A rough and ready film of the floods in Hammoon, Dorset.


Caalm Camp - Dorset Yurt Campsite

Published: July 17, 2013
Length: 17:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mark Ralph

Luxury Yurt camping holidays at Caalm Camp, a family-run rural retreat in the Dorset countryside close to Somerset and Wiltshire borders. Try a Glamping holiday at this luxury Yurt campsite...


Bellringing at Stour Row, Dorset

Published: August 14, 2012
Length: 23:46 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: anonmonen

Potentially a video that could cause some trouble, although not as much as other recently posted Bellringing videos!! There is a small village in Dosret called Stour Row, where a small steel...


Episode 109 Winter Carping at Wadmill lake, Todber Manor. Back Of The Landing Net

Published: December 04, 2012
Length: 16:58 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Back Of The Landing Net Carp Fishing

We decided to head up to Todber Manor and fish on Wadmill lake for our best chance of good carp on a short sub-zero winter day session. We are joined by Gareth, Damien and Rich for this session,...


Consciousness within a new quantum theory an artist view.

Published: December 13, 2009
Length: 04:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: An artist theory on the physics of 'Time' as

The paradoxes of quantum mechanics have nothing to do with consciousness. It is the conscious idea that leads to the physical act but it is the physical action itself that collapses the wave...


Lifters Antigravity and the Physics of a new Quantum Theory

Published: January 30, 2011
Length: 16:48 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: An artist theory on the physics of 'Time' as

Lifters create lift by driving the ionized air downwards forming an upward force. Some people say that it is easy to see that Lifters do not form anti-gravity because it generates this force...


Nikola Tesla's Gravity in two minutes.

Published: January 18, 2010
Length: 47:57 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: An artist theory on the physics of 'Time' as

Nikola Tesla was working on a theory that would explain instantaneous action at a distance within a gravitational field. This theory was never published and is part of his missing secrets....


Tesla, Einstein and the paradox of Quantum Mechanics.

Published: July 27, 2011
Length: 10:23 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: An artist theory on the physics of 'Time' as

Tesla said that "The day when we shall know exactly what electricity is will chronicle an event probably greater more important, than any other recorded in the history of the human race" Einstein...


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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.

Stour Row

Stour Row is a village in north Dorset, England, situated beside Duncliffe hill three miles south west of Shaftesbury.

Located at 50.989, -2.255 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Dorset

Todber

Todber is a village in north Dorset, England, situated in the Blackmore Vale five miles south west of Shaftesbury. The village has a population of 124.

Located at 50.9833, -2.28333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Dorset

Fiddleford Manor

Fiddleford Manor is a medieval manor house located near Sturminster Newton, Dorset, England. Originally built for the sheriff of Dorset, it is still a complete building with 600-year-old complex wooden roofs and is currently open to the public year-round.

Located at 50.9213, -2.2845 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Country houses in Dorset, English Heritage sites in Dorset, Historic house museums in Dorset

Fiddleford

Fiddleford is a small Hamlet situated between Sturminster Newton and Okeford Fitzpaine in North Dorset, UK. It was founded by an English nobleman named Fitela (Fitela's Ford), and the aforementioned ford is over the River Stour. Fiddleford is home to around 25 houses, the Fiddleford Inn and a large successful mushroom farm.

Located at 50.9124, -2.2828 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Dorset

HM Prison Guys Marsh

HM Prison Guys Marsh is a Category C men's prison, located near Shaftesbury, Dorset, England. Guys Marsh is operated by Her Majesty's Prison Service.

Located at 50.9848, -2.2197 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Category C prisons in England, Prisons in Dorset, 1960 establishments in England


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Orchard, West Orchard