Christchurch
in Gloucestershire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.813 and -2.627 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 48' 47" and W -2° 37' 36"
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: 03:15 PM (Monday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:42 am and 8:32 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-04-29 08:03:39

Delve into Christchurch

Christchurch in Gloucestershire (England) is a city located in United Kingdom about 109 mi (or 176 km) west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Christchurch is now 03:15 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports closer to Christchurch, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Bristol Filton Airport in a distance of 20 mi (or 33 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 Blaenavon Industrial Landscape in a distance of 12 mi (or 20 km), West. 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: Whitchurch, Marstow, Walford, Mitchel Troy and Aylburton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 51 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 89%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 15 km/h (9 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

13°C (56 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

11°C (53 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

8°C (47 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Royal Lodge

Address
1,8 mi
Symonds Yat East
HR9 6JL Ross on Wye
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Angel Relaxinnz

Address
1,4 mi
Market Place
GL16 8AE Coleford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


Bells Hotel

Address
1,6 mi
Lords Hill
GL16 8BE Coleford
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Wyndham Arms Hotel

Address
3,2 mi
Clearwell, The Royal Forest of Dean
GL16 8JT Clearwell
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Speech House

Address
3,2 mi
Speech House Rd
GL16 7EL Coleford
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Malt Shovel Inn

Address
4,2 mi
Forest-of-Dean
GL17 9TW Ruardean
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Glewstone Court

Address
5,5 mi
unknown
HR9 6AW Ross-on-Wye
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

A boat trip around the coast of St. Davids, Pembrokeshire, UK.

Published: November 12, 2013
Length: 37:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Shirley Edwards

Pembrokeshire is one of the most scenic parts of South West Wales. Beautiful countryside and coastline. A recommended place to visit.


FoD DIY present @ Coleford christmas light's switch on.

Published: November 29, 2013
Length: 52:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Shirley Edwards

Forest of Dean film makers are a group of people who make films about the Forest of Dean. Formed by artist Tom cousins, the first film festival was held in Clearwell Caves in the summer 2013....


Forest of Dean Verderer's trail final descent

Published: September 13, 2014
Length: 07:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Phil Johnson

On a long journey from Glasgow to Cornwall, I stopped of to have a stretch of legs and a ride at the Forest of Dean, especially as I haven't ridden there before. Grabbed my Stanton Slackline...


50max lego (mega-blocks) skatepark!

Published: April 18, 2008
Length: 29:38 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Eagle0doom

Pictures of a lego man doing skateboard tricks in a lego skatepark! Please come check out my new gaming channel: www.youtube.com/user/fingytube.


Week Off

Published: March 11, 2014
Length: 56:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jon Cording

A little home movie of our week in the forest.


How to Draw a Christmas Reindeer

Published: November 25, 2011
Length: 32:19 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Shoo Rayner

Want to make a Christmas Card? Here's a place to start. It's not too hard if you follow the instructions. You can always stop and start and play again if you are not sure. Facebook http://www.fac...


Eic Ltd

Published: September 11, 2014
Length: 49:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Wye Canoes

A short clip of the guys from EIC Ltd as they go through Symonds Yat Rapids on their corporate day out with Wye Canoes Ltd. They were on a guided trip from Kerne Bridge to Monmouth. Lovely...


Hinckley Canoe Club @ Symonds Yat

Published: May 17, 2014
Length: 20:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: phil riley

Intro to Whitewater trip May '14 About 0.8m on the Ross gauge.


Symonds Yat 2008

Published: May 27, 2008
Length: 53:59 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: canoesam

Winchester Canoe Club at the Yat for May bank holiday.


Symonds Yat Rapids July 2008

Published: July 30, 2008
Length: 55:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Graeme Thomas

Playing in small wave on Symonds Yat rapids.


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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.

Lakers School

Lakers School is a secondary school in Five Acres, Gloucestershire, England. Lakers is a Business and Enterprise College, with Alison Elliott as head teacher. The school's mission is "Creating success for all through challenge and support".

Located at 51.809, -2.609 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Comprehensive schools in Gloucestershire, Business and Enterprise Colleges in England, Educational institutions established in 1910

Symonds Yat Rapids

Symonds Yat Rapids are a grade-2 man-made feature on the River Wye, near Symonds Yat on the Gloucestershire and Herefordshire border. They are most commonly used by canoeists and kayakers for whitewater training and playboating.

Located at 51.8378, -2.63993 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Canoeing and kayaking venues in the United Kingdom, Rivers of Gloucestershire

Berry Hill, Gloucestershire

Berry Hill is a small village in Gloucestershire, England not far from the town of Coleford. It is notable for being the birthplace of the writer,journalist and TV playwright Dennis Potter.

Located at 51.8095, -2.6158 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Forest of Dean, Villages in Gloucestershire

Staunton, Gloucestershire

Staunton is the name of two different villages in the Forest of Dean in west Gloucestershire, England. This entry is for the one near Coleford. (The other is on the A417 some 7 miles north of Gloucester, which does not yet have an entry).

Located at 51.8097, -2.65194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Gloucestershire

Coleford Great Western Railway Museum

Coleford Great Western Railway Museum is a railway museum located in Coleford, Gloucestershire, England. The museum was founded in 1988. Based in the former GWR Goods Shed along the Coleford Railway. There was also another station situated at Coleford, it was opened by the Severn and Wye Railway.

Located at 51.792, -2.615 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums established in 1988, Museums in Gloucestershire, Railway museums in England, Coleford, Gloucestershire

Slaughter Stream Cave

Slaughter Stream Cave also known as Wet Sink is a cave system in the Wye Valley, Forest of Dean. A series of fixed ladders and two pitches lead to sporting streamways, sandy crawls and fossil passages. The cave also contains some interesting archaeological finds, many historic bones were found in the cave - the most prominent of which is 'Norman', a dog who was trapped in the cave many years ago and whose footprints and skeleton can be seen in Dog's Graveyard passage.

Located at 51.8208, -2.60785 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wild caves, Limestone caves, Caves of Gloucestershire

Whitecliff Quarry

Whitecliff Quarry was a quarry in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England. It was served by the Coleford Railway from 1883-1917 and the Severn and Wye Railway from 1917 until its closure in 1976. The quarry was near the town of Coleford.

Located at 51.7897, -2.6318 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Forest of Dean, Quarries in England

Symonds Yat railway station

Symonds Yat railway station is a disused railway station on the Ross and Monmouth Railway constructed on the other side of the River Wye from the village of Symonds Yat.

Located at 51.8384, -2.6387 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations opened in 1873, Railway stations closed in 1959, Former Great Western Railway stations, Disused railway stations in Herefordshire, Transport in Herefordshire, History of Herefordshire, River Wye