Widford
in Essex of England, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.700 and 0.450 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 42' 0" and E 0° 26' 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: 04:21 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:38 am and 8:13 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
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: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Delve into Widford

Widford in Essex (England) is a city located in United Kingdom about 28 mi (or 45 km) north-east of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Widford is now 04:21 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports closer to Widford, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Southend Airport in a distance of 14 mi (or 22 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 Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in a distance of 16 mi (or 27 km), South-West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 2 points of interest near this location. 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: Chelmsford, Fyfield, Canvey Island, Leigh-on-Sea and Cooling. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 50 °F

Morning Temperature 2°C / 35 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 57%
Air Pressure 1004 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 26th of April 2024

10°C (49 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

12°C (54 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

12°C (54 °F)
11°C (53 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

County

Address
2,7 mi
Rainsford Road
CM1 2PZ Chelmsford
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


BEST WESTERN IVY HILL HOTEL

Address
1,6 mi
WRITTLE ROAD MARGARETTING
CM4 0EH Chelmsford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE CHELMSFORD

Address
2,3 mi
ARMY AND NAVY 128-136 PARKWAY
CM2 7PU CHELMSFORD
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Chelmsford City Centre

Address
2,8 mi
VICTORIA ROAD
CM1 1NY Chelmsford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


PONTLANDS PARK

Address
2,6 mi
West Hanningfield Road
CM2 8HR Great Baddow,Chelmsford
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Chelmsford (Springfield)

Address
4,8 mi
CHELMSFORD SERVICE AREA COLCHESTER RD, SPRINGFIELD
CM2 5PY CHELMSFORD
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Chelmsford (Boreham)

Address
5,0 mi
MAIN ROAD BOREHAM
CM3 3HJ CHELMSFORD
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Chelmsford Marconi Ponds March 08

Published: March 15, 2008
Length: 29:01 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: imlite

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Attempted theft of generator in Chelmsford, Essex

Published: January 29, 2014
Length: 09:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Essex Police

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Chelmsford Trains halted through tree fall

Published: September 16, 2009
Length: 09:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: imlite

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Published: November 18, 2013
Length: 58:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: December 07, 2010
Length: 47:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Chelmsford Marconi Ponds July 08

Published: August 15, 2008
Length: 16:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: imlite

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Published: October 10, 2012
Length: 02:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: russleig

"Here it comes!!!" 70000 Britannia with 67025 on the rear passes Parsonage Lane in Margaretting with Liverpool Street to Norwich run.


Oliver Cromwell on the GEML

Published: September 20, 2008
Length: 34:55 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: delticdave

Passing a remote foot crossing at Margeretting at speed heading for Norwich.


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Published: August 24, 2010
Length: 11:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Alistair Burns


Visit Hylands Artists Studios

Published: January 28, 2015
Length: 52:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MJo-Art

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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.

2MT

2MT was the first British radio station to make regular entertainment broadcasts, and the world's first regular wireless broadcast for entertainment. Transmissions began on 14 February 1922 from an ex-Army hut next to the Marconi laboratories at Writtle, near Chelmsford in Essex. Initially the station only had 200 watts and transmitted on 700m (428 kHz) on Tuesdays from 2000 to 2030. Two Emma Toc, in the spelling alphabet of the day, was a surprising success.

Located at 51.7311, 0.433222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations established in 1922, Radio stations in Essex

County Cricket Ground, Chelmsford

The County Cricket Ground, is a cricket venue in Chelmsford, Essex, England. It is home to Essex County Cricket Club. Chelmsford is a small ground, and therefore suits big-hitting batsmen. Essex stalwart Graham Gooch scored many of his runs here and Graham Napier scored 152 of 58 balls (16 sixes and 10 fours) in a Twenty20 match v Sussex on this ground. The success of Essex County Cricket Club in the shorter versions of the game between 2005 and 2008 led to the attraction of many new fans.

Located at 51.7316, 0.469064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in Essex, Essex county cricket, City of Chelmsford

Hylands Park

Hylands House is a Grade II* neo-classical villa situated within Hylands Park a 232-hectare park south-west of Chelmsford in Essex in South East England. It is owned and operated by Chelmsford City Council.

Located at 51.7114, 0.436111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Country houses in Essex, Grade II listed buildings in Essex, Neoclassical architecture, Gardens in Essex, Historic house museums in Essex, City of Chelmsford, Country parks in Essex

Chelmsford railway station

Chelmsford railway station is a railway station serving the city of Chelmsford in Essex, England. The station is located on the Great Eastern Main Line. The station is served by Greater Anglia. Services are operated between London Liverpool Street and Ipswich, Clacton-on-Sea, Walton-on-the-Naze, Harwich, Braintree, Norwich. The railway at this point is elevated on a viaduct, so the platforms are above street level.

Located at 51.7364, 0.468817 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Essex, Transport in Chelmsford, Former Great Eastern Railway stations, Railway stations served by Greater Anglia, DfT Category C1 stations

21st World Scout Jamboree

The 21st World Scout Jamboree was held in July and August 2007, and formed a part of the Scouting 2007 Centenary celebrations of the world Scout Movement. The event was hosted by the United Kingdom, as 2007 marked the 100th anniversary of the founding of Scouting on Brownsea Island. The event was held for 12 days between 27 July and 8 August, in Hylands Park, Chelmsford, Essex.

Located at 51.7114, 0.436111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Scouting jamborees, Scouting and Guiding in the United Kingdom, 2007 in the United Kingdom

St. Philip's Priory

St. Philip's Priory situated on New London Road in Chelmsford, Essex, UK is a Premonstratensian priory of canons regular. It is dedicated to Our Lady Queen of Martyrs and St. Philip Benizi. The site was formerly a private house, but was brought by Mr. Henry Shepperd in 1927 for the purpose of installing a community of Servite nuns. The priory and its chapel was solemnly blessed and opened on 15 September 1927, the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, by Bishop Doubleday (Bishop of Brentwood 1920–51).

Located at 51.7272, 0.463636 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Premonstratensian monasteries in England, Monasteries in Essex

River Can

The River Can is a river in Essex, England. Chelmsford is centred on the confluence of the Can and the River Chelmer. The Can enters Chelmsford from the west, joining the Chelmer to the east of the town. From the confluence, the Can becomes part of the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation. The River Wid also meets the Can in the same area.

Located at 51.7377, 0.45422 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Essex, City of Chelmsford

Margaretting

Margaretting is a small village in the Chelmsford District, in the county of Essex, England. The village is located on the B1002 road approximately four miles from Chelmsford (the county town of Essex) and two miles from the small town of Ingatestone. It is near the River Wid.

Located at 51.6833, 0.416667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Essex


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