Foston on the Wolds
in East Yorkshire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.982 and -0.328 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 58' 55" and W -0° 19' 40"
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: 11:50 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:48 am and 8:12 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: 2024-04-19 08:03:45

Delve into Foston on the Wolds

Foston on the Wolds in East Yorkshire (England) is a city located in United Kingdom about 171 mi (or 275 km) north of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Foston on the Wolds is now 11:50 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 12 airports closer to Foston on the Wolds, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Humberside Airport in a distance of 28 mi (or 45 km), South. 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 Studley Royal Park including the Ruins of Fountains Abbey in a distance of 10 mi (or 16 km), North-West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Nafferton, Leven, Kilham, Ulrome and Carnaby. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 64%
Air Pressure 1017 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 16 km/h (10 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 95% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

9°C (48 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

9°C (48 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

9°C (48 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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St John's Well Blessing, Beverley / Harpham, East Yorkshire

Published: September 08, 2014
Length: 16:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Around & About Yorkshire

St John of Beverley was born at Harpham, East Yorkshire (small village close to Burton Agnes, just inland from Bridlington) and annually, on the date of his death, 7th May AD 721, posies of...


Ntou sta provata

Published: November 04, 2012
Length: 15:48 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Stavros Christodoulou

ESL14 Geography Trip, Yorkshire 2012.


fish-friendly Archimedes Screw

Published: July 20, 2011
Length: 24:53 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: renewablefits

The Archimedes screw is fish-friendly - fish can travel through it without being harmed.


A suspected Observation Post belonging to the Harpham Auxiliary Unit Patrol, Yorkshire

Published: August 17, 2013
Length: 06:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Stay Behinds

A suspected Observation Post belonging to the Harpham Auxiliary Unit Patrol, Yorkshire. Video kindly provided by local Andy Gwynne. See more on this location here http://www.coleshillhouse.com/ha.


fosse cross track near leven

Published: April 24, 2009
Length: 47:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: mostsadistic1

gaz on rm125 at fosse cross.


PPL: 30 Degree Turns & Level Flight. EGNY

Published: February 18, 2014
Length: 06:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: EGNYAviation


Micro hydro turbine facility uses Archimedes screw

Published: July 20, 2011
Length: 59:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: renewablefits

Micro hydro turbine facility uses Archimedes screw, by Archimedes in the third century BC, the design is thought to be one of the earliest pump systems in existence.


Bungee Jump goes wrong

Published: January 02, 2008
Length: 03:31 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: Robert Green

This is the boss of the Dangerouse Sports Bungee Jump Club,(would you like to do this to your boss?)


Natalie Dixon fishing and catching a fish at Fossehill, Brandesburton Hull

Published: January 29, 2011
Length: 08:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ww2dynamite

This is Natalie Dixon aged 8yrs catching a skimmer bream. You can also see many other fishing videos on my Youtube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/ww2dynamite/videos Fossehill Fisheries ...


kayaking river hull

Published: February 26, 2012
Length: 46:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: rich black


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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.

Bethells Bridge

Bethells Bridge, a swing bridge on the Driffield Navigation in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The bridge was built to access land cut off after a new section of canal was made. It is now home to many boat moorings, and popular with fishermen.

Located at 53.9442, -0.357222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Canals in the East Riding of Yorkshire, Bridges in the East Riding of Yorkshire, Bridges completed in 1811, Swing bridges in the United Kingdom

West Beck

West Beck is the common name given to the upper section of the old River Hull, as it rises in the foothills of the Yorkshire Wolds. After reaching Frodingham Beck at Emmotland, it becomes called the River Hull.

Located at 53.951, -0.348 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of the East Riding of Yorkshire

Fisholme

Fisholme is a small area in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England that is situated between Brigham and Emmotland. The canal section of the Driffield Navigation leaves Frodingham Beck at this point.

Located at 53.9592, -0.351389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of the East Riding of Yorkshire

North Holderness Light Railway

|} The North Holderness Light Railway was a proposed light railway, which was to have been constructed between Beverley and North Frodingham, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The line would have begun from a junction with the Yorkshire Coast Line, slightly to the north of Beverley railway station, and served villages and agricultural land in the Holderness area. Stations were proposed at Tickton, Routh, Long Riston, Leven, Brandesburton and North Frodingham.

Located at 53.963, -0.33 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railways authorised but not built in the United Kingdom, Rail transport in the East Riding of Yorkshire, Holderness


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Foston, Foston on the Wolds