Kings Somborne
in Hampshire of England, United Kingdom

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.078 and -1.487 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 4' 39" and W -1° 29' 12"
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: 11:06 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:42 am and 8:24 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: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Delve into Kings Somborne

Kings Somborne in Hampshire (England) is located in United Kingdom about 66 mi (or 106 km) south-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Kings Somborne is now 11:06 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports close to Kings Somborne, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Southampton Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 17 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 City of Bath in a distance of 22 mi (or 35 km), North. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 2 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Winchester, Whiteparish, Southampton, Allington and Downton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 5°C / 42 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 23%
Air Humidity 96%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Monday, 29th of April 2024

12°C (54 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

15°C (59 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

15°C (58 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The White Hart

Address
2,5 mi
High Street
SO20 6HF Stockbridge
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Peat Spade Inn

Address
3,8 mi
Village Street Longstock 1
SO20 6DR Stockbridge
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Potters Heron

Address
5,8 mi
WINCHESTER ROAD AMPFIELD-ROMSEY
SO51 92F Southampton
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

Dylan - traffic, town and country driving.

Published: December 06, 2013
Length: 29:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: barryhook2

Showing Dylan meeting large lorries on narrow country lanes and in the middle of a busy town. Also showing him crossing motorway bridges, being driven by different drivers (both male and female),...


Training scurry driving pair Spud and Millie on the roads.

Published: January 24, 2014
Length: 56:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: barryhook2

Spud (offside, gelding) and Millie (nearside, mare) in harness together on a trip into Stockbridge. We show them building up their fitness on the roads, encountering pedestrians, bicycles and...


Breaking Connemaras to harness - mare and gelding pair.

Published: February 05, 2014
Length: 03:03 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: barryhook2

After a break to get their owner's carriage repainted, Bea and Ghost came to us for a refresher course. Here we show them working as a pair down town and around our country lanes, being driven...


Riding a heavy mare - Roxy's owner in the saddle

Published: April 03, 2014
Length: 42:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: barryhook2

Roxy's owner on his first hack out with Sarah on Suki the Cleveland Bay, and Nancy on Roly. We went for a ride around our local roads - here's how he did on his first trip out riding his mare....


Miniature shetland pair in the water and town.

Published: January 03, 2014
Length: 30:32 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: barryhook2

Freddie (offside, 8hh) and Nigel (nearside, 7hh), a pair of 4yo miniature Shetland geldings that we broke for carriage driving. This video shows them driving in the river, meeting some admirers...


Meeting riders, loose dogs, tree cutters and busy traffic while carriage driving (Kermit).

Published: April 09, 2013
Length: 19:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: barryhook2

We show how Kermit, a newly-broken 5yo Welsh Section D gelding reacts to traffic (including men overhead cutting trees with chainsaws), meeting ridden horses and loose dogs while out driving...


Driving a welsh cob in a pair - Captain Jack in harness.

Published: September 22, 2013
Length: 55:08 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: barryhook2

Breaking Jack, a 4 1/2 yo Welsh Section D to harness. Showing him working offside and nearside as a pair, and being driven as part of a unicorn. While on a carriage drive into Stockbridge,...


Breaking a pair of shetlands to harness - Smokey Joe & Nugget.

Published: April 21, 2013
Length: 14:45 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: barryhook2

Shetland ponies in harness - Smokey Joe (a 5yo RSPCA rescue case) and Nugget (3yo, previously shown in-hand) being broken to drive. We show them being driven as singles and explain about ...


Jezebel - Barry Hook horse drawn promotions

Published: August 23, 2012
Length: 35:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: barryhook2

Jezebel, a 3yo Welsh x ISH filly, came to us to be broken to harness. As she will be driven single and pair with her sister in the future, we broke her to a pair, however she is at the point...


Driving horses on dustbin day!

Published: April 27, 2013
Length: 27:09 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: barryhook2

What happens when a newly-broken driving horse meets a dustbin lorry? As a yearling Titch (offside horse) came to us for basic handling and returned this year (at rising 4 and 17hh!) to be...


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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.

Horsebridge railway station

Horsebridge was a railway station on the closed Sprat and Winkle Line which served the Hampshire village of Houghton. It closed in 1964, a casualty of the closure programme proposed by the Beeching Axe which sounded the death knell for many rural railway stations.

Located at 51.0716, -1.5106 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Hampshire, Grade II listed railway stations, Former London and South Western Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1865, Railway stations closed in 1967, Beeching closures in England

Ashley Castle

Ashley Castle was in the small village of Ashley, Hampshire. It was built in 1138 on the site of a former Iron Age fort by Henry de Blois. It was slighted in 1155, but was then repaired and used until the middle of the 15th century as a palace by the Bishops of Winchester. It was abandoned in the 17th century. Only the earthworks, the remains of the gatehouse and curtain wall remain.

Located at 51.0752, -1.45183 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Hampshire, Ruins in Hampshire

List of United Kingdom locations: Broo-Brt

Located at 51.05, -1.51 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

Testway

Testway is a 5-mile off-road cycle path in Hampshire, England. The path follows the route of the disused Sprat and Winkle Line between Stonymarsh and Stockbridge and runs in between the River Test and the A3057 road. The Testway is part of regional cycle route 65 which connects national cycle route 24 to Chilbolton. There is parking at the southern end of the cycle path, however there is a 6-foot height restriction on the entrance to the car park.

Located at 51.0802, -1.50178 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cycleways in England, Rail trails in England

Houghton Lodge

Houghton Lodge is a Grade II* listed fishing lodge on the River Test in Hampshire, England which was built c.1800, possibly by John Nash for the Pitt-Rivers family. English Heritage's suggested architect Nash, better known for his classical terraces and picturesque Gothic, is less well known as a great exponent of the cottage ornée style. The largest of such "cottages" was designed for George IV in Windsor Great Park.

Located at 51.0963, -1.5101 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Grade II* listed buildings in Hampshire, Country houses in Hampshire, Gardens in Hampshire

All Saints Church, Little Somborne

All Saints Church, Little Somborne, is a redundant Anglican church in the hamlet of Little Somborne, Hampshire, England. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church is situated some 4 miles southeast of Stockbridge, to the east of the A3057 road.

Located at 51.0919, -1.4557 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Grade II* listed buildings in Hampshire, Grade II* listed churches, Church of England churches in Hampshire, Anglo-Saxon architecture, Norman architecture, Churches preserved by the Churches Conservation Trust, Former Church of England churches

St Mary's Church, Ashley

St Mary's Church, Ashley, is a redundant Anglican church in the hamlet of Ashley, Hampshire, England. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church stands adjacent to the site of the former Gains Castle, some 4 miles southeast of Stockbridge.

Located at 51.0762, -1.4519 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Grade II* listed buildings in Hampshire, Grade II* listed churches, Church of England churches in Hampshire, English Gothic architecture, Churches preserved by the Churches Conservation Trust

Church of St John the Baptist, Upper Eldon

The Church of St John the Baptist, Upper Eldon, is a redundant Anglican church in the parish of King's Somborne, Hampshire, England. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church stands in the grounds of Eldon House, to the east of the A3057 road, some 4 miles south of Stockbridge.

Located at 51.0483, -1.4816 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Grade II* listed buildings in Hampshire, Grade II* listed churches, Church of England churches in Hampshire, English Gothic architecture, Churches preserved by the Churches Conservation Trust