Abbey Dore
in Herefordshire of England, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.967 and -2.900 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 58' 0" and W -2° 54' 0"
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: 03:07 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:50 am and 6:41 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: 2024-03-29 07:25:35

Delve into Abbey Dore

Abbey Dore in Herefordshire (England) is located in United Kingdom about 123 mi (or 198 km) west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Abbey Dore is now 03:07 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 10 airports close to Abbey Dore, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Gloucestershire Airport in a distance of 32 mi (or 51 km), 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 Blaenavon Industrial Landscape in a distance of 13 mi (or 21 km), South. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. 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: Bacton, Rowlstone, Llancillo, Grosmont and Turnastone. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 46 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 6%
Air Humidity 89%
Air Pressure 982 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 92% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

10°C (51 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

10°C (50 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

10°C (50 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Park Hotel

Address
5,7 mi
Bryngwent
NP7 8DS Abergavenny
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Antiques Road Trip at Nigel Ward & Co Pontrilas

Published: August 16, 2012
Length: 49:53 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: auctionvision

Antiques Road Trip Nigel Ward & Co 2011.


Grosmont Castle Hyper-Lapse

Published: August 25, 2014
Length: 10:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Aftab Ahmed


The Violence on Britain's Streets

Published: June 03, 2008
Length: 35:55 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Brad Todd

Morris dancing on the streets of Grosmont.


Garway Hill

Published: March 29, 2010
Length: 31:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: wyenotnews

The first in a series of short films about Garway Hill. This first part shows the stunning views from the summit of the hill over Ross-on-Wye, May Hill, the Skirrid and Sugarloaf mountains...


Tin Plate Toy

Published: September 05, 2007
Length: 40:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Nigel Ward

This and other tin toys are available in our auction of September 15th 2007. for more information www.nigel-ward.co.uk.


UFO,s over st helens / merseyside. low level fake planes

Published: February 15, 2011
Length: 47:59 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: pete3204

compilation of low level fakers , morphing into airplane lookalikes, look how low they are , coming in from the left and turning... last shot is of a chinese lantern , shown as a comparison.....


Scribble Man - Parallel Girl using a Lumix TZ8 (HD)

Published: November 30, 2011
Length: 49:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Badtelecaster

Scribble Man plays an acoustic version of 'Parallel Girl' from the album 'Close To The Hedge' available to download from iTunes, Amazon etc. Check out www.reverbnation.com/scribbleman. Shot...


Brecon Beacons Landscape Photographers Diary...23rd August Hill Forts & High Hopes

Published: August 23, 2014
Length: 30:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: simon powell

Diary of a Brecon Beacons Landscape photographer. A visit to Pen Twyn Bronze age hill fort along the Offas Dyke path on the Hatterrall Hill in the hight of heater season more info visit http://wp.m...


Earth Rotation around Polaris

Published: January 08, 2014
Length: 50:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Astrophotography Emagazine

135 30 second subs @ ISO 800. Canon 450D. Taken in Michaelchurch Escley in the Golden Valley of Herefordshire.


Blues vs Southampton (16.08.08)

Published: August 23, 2008
Length: 27:52 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: max66651

Blues come from behind to win 2 on the bounce, and most importantly secure all 3 points. B'ham Goals From Gary O'connor and Kevin Phillips.


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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.

Dore Abbey

Dore Abbey is a former Cistercian abbey in the village of Abbey Dore in the Golden Valley, Herefordshire, England. A large part of the original mediaeval building has been used since the 16th century as the parish church, with remaining parts either now ruined or no longer extant.

Located at 51.9678, -2.89368 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Churches in Herefordshire, Cistercian monasteries in England, Monasteries in Herefordshire, Visitor attractions in Herefordshire, 1147 establishments in England, Religious organizations established in the 1140s, Christian monasteries established in the 12th century, 1536 disestablishments in England

Abbey Dore Court

Abbey Dore Court is a minor country house in Abbey Dore, Herefordshire, England. It was built in the Golden Valley in the late 19th century, perhaps for Thomas Freke Lewis, the owner in 1876, on the site of the former public house, the Red Lion Inn. It was later owned by the Prothero family of Malpas Court. The house is now surrounded by a significant plantsman's garden created by the present owner, Charis Ward, since 1976.

Located at 51.9727, -2.8934 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Gardens in Herefordshire, Visitor attractions in Herefordshire, Country houses in Herefordshire

Ewyas Harold Castle

Ewyas Harold Castle was a castle in the village of Ewyas Harold in Herefordshire, England. The first castle on the site is believed to be one of the very few which were built before the Norman conquest under the Saxons, probably in 1048, on the site of an earlier fortification, possibly by Osbern Pentecost. It was a motte and bailey castle overlooking the Dulas Brook. In 1052 the original castle was destroyed either on the orders of Earl Godwin or by the Welsh in a raid.

Located at 51.9534, -2.8963 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Herefordshire

Ewyas Harold

Ewyas Harold is a village and civil parish in the Golden Valley in Herefordshire, England, near to the Welsh border with present day Monmouthshire and about half way between the towns of Abergavenny and Hereford. It lies on the Dulas brook, and is contiguous with the neighbouring village of Pontrilas. The village is named after Harold, son of Ralph the Timid earl of Hereford, and great-grandson of King Æthelred the Unready.

Located at 51.953, -2.891 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Herefordshire

Abbeydore railway station

Abbeydore railway station was a station in the English county of Herefordshire. It was located on the Great Western Railway branch line linking Pontrilas and Hay-on-Wye. The area is known as the Golden Valley.

Located at 51.9722, -2.89732 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former Great Western Railway stations, Disused railway stations in Herefordshire

Bacton railway station

Bacton railway station was a station in the English county of Herefordshire. It was located on the Great Western Railway branch line linking Pontrilas and Hay-on-Wye. The area is known as the Golden Valley.

Located at 51.9875, -2.90182 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former Great Western Railway stations, Disused railway stations in Herefordshire

Dulas, Herefordshire

Dulas is a civil parish in the County of Herefordshire in England 18 km south west of Hereford. There is no village as such named Dulas; the parish consists mainly of scattered farms and dwellings. The major buildings within the parish are Dulas Court, a Victorian country house now used as a residential home, and the now redundant church of St. Michael.

Located at 51.962, -2.913 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Civil parishes in Herefordshire

Pontrilas Army Training Area

Pontrilas Army Training Area is a British Army training camp, located just north of the village of Ewyas Harold near to Pontrilas in Herefordshire, England. Originally developed pre-World War II by the MoD as an ammunition dump, it was served by the Golden Valley Railway.

Located at 51.9656, -2.87611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Training establishments of the British Army, Ammunition dumps of the United Kingdom, Special Air Service


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Abbey Dore