Markyate
in Hertfordshire of England, United Kingdom

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.838 and -0.463 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 50' 18" and W -0° 27' 48"
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: 03:24 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:54 am and 8:07 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: 2024-04-19 08:03:45

Explore Markyate

Markyate in Hertfordshire (England) with it's 2,912 inhabitants is a city in United Kingdom about 27 mi (or 43 km) north-west of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Markyate is now 03:24 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports in the vicinity of Markyate, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is London Luton Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km), North-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 Blenheim Palace in a distance of 7 mi (or 12 km), West. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. We found 2 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Caddington, Luton, Dunstable, Houghton Regis and Chalton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 70%
Air Pressure 1017 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 16 km/h (10 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 84% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

7°C (45 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

7°C (45 °F)
2°C (35 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

8°C (46 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Golf and Spa Luton Hoo Hotel

Address
3,0 mi
The Mansion House Luton Hoo
LU1 3TQ Hyde
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Icon Hotel

Address
3,3 mi
15 STUART STREET
LU1 2SA Luton
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Old Palace Lodge

Address
4,0 mi
Church Street
LU5 4RT Dunstable
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Aubrey Park

Address
4,1 mi
Hemel Hempstead Road
AL3 7AF Hemel Hempstead
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


JCT.9 Holiday Inn LUTON-SOUTH M1

Address
1,4 mi
London Road,Markyate
AL3 8HH LUTON
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Modern Clean Safe Studio

Address
3,5 mi
London Park House,146-158 Park Street
LU1 3EY Luton
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


ibis London Luton Airport

Address
4,4 mi
Spittlesea Road
LU2 9NZ LUTON
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Holiday Inn Express LONDON - LUTON AIRPORT

Address
4,3 mi
2 Percival Way
LU2 9GP Luton
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


TRAVELODGE HEMEL HEMPSTEAD GATEWAY

Address
5,5 mi
MAYLANDS AVENUE
HP2 4SQ HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Olde Kings Arms

Address
5,5 mi
41 High Street
HP1 3AF Hemel Hempstead
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Caddington Village Fireworks at 5 Oaks School

Published: November 12, 2014
Length: 13:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Matt Bishop

The Caddington Village fireworks display held at 5 Oaks primary school in Caddington on 7th November 2014. The display was fired by a member of the UKFR Fireworks Forum and his team.


Centrebus Optare Solo With Luton to Hemel Hempstead Repaint 397 Y J60 LRE

Published: May 24, 2014
Length: 34:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ty`s Buses & Trains

Front View Of the 397 Centrebus Optare solo on such a rainy day From Hemel Hempstead to Luton Church Street. Bus journey: From Markyate to Luton Chapel street Bus Number: 397 Bus Registration: ...


Centrebus East Lancs Dennis Dart SLF 531 P132 PVV With great Allison Gearbox

Published: April 24, 2014
Length: 43:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ty`s Buses & Trains

Centrebus Luton East Lancs Dennis Dart SLF On service 231 from Luton Church Street to Dunstable The Square With Great Allison Gearbox. Bus Journey: From Slip end to Caddington Village. Bus...


Arriva The Shires Wrightbus Solar Scania Urban 3606 KE55 CTK

Published: February 24, 2014
Length: 40:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ty`s Buses & Trains

It looks Like Luton Depot Love to put fantastic Buses on the service 8 Luton to Lewsey Farm as The Arriva Wrightbus Solar Scania Urban is another fantastic Engine Sound Throughout the journey....


Centrebus Alexander 200 Dennis Dart 553 Y301 FJN

Published: March 22, 2014
Length: 51:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ty`s Buses & Trains

Centrebus In Luton Alexander 200 Dennis Dart on X31 (Dunstable Route) From Dunstable, Winston Churchill @10:16 to Luton, Galaxy Centre @10:40. Journey: From Luton and Dunstable Hospital to...


Arriva The Shires Wright Volvo B7RLE Eclipse 3891 KX11 PUO MK Casino Livery

Published: March 29, 2014
Length: 22:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ty`s Buses & Trains

Arriva Shires Wright Volvo B7RLE MK Casino Livery on Service 38 from Dunstable, The Square @15:31 to Luton, Church Street @16:30. Bus Journey: From Lewsey, L&D Hospital to Bury Park, Dubar...


Arriva The Shires Plaxton Mini Pointer Dennis Dart 3291 V291 HBH

Published: March 05, 2014
Length: 42:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ty`s Buses & Trains

Arriva Plaxton Dennis Dart MPD on Service 8 from Lewsey Farm To Luton galaxy Centre. Journey: From L&D Hospital to Dallow Road Bus Number:3291 Bus Registration:V291 HBH Bus Depot: Luton.


Broomhills Shooting over Public Byway

Published: December 30, 2010
Length: 53:47 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: dikileaks

Proof of shot falling over the public byway between Pepperstock and Hicks Road, Markyate in Hertfordshire on 30th December 2010. We were wearing crash helmets to protect ourselves! Despite...


Arriva The Shires Optare Solo 2493 YJ57 EJD

Published: March 20, 2014
Length: 30:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ty`s Buses & Trains

Arriva Shires Optare Solo 2493 on Evening Service 5 from Hockwell Ring, The Green @20:01 to Luton, Church Street @20:23. Journey: From Maidenhall, Kingsway T...


Arriva The Shires Wright Volvo B7RLE Eclipse 3964 LT63 UNH

Published: May 19, 2014
Length: 40:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ty`s Buses & Trains

Arriva shires Wright Volvo B7RLE Eclipse on Route 38 From Luton TC to Dunstable TC. The driver looked Like he wanting to go home early as he raced down the D...


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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.

Zouches Farm transmitting station

Zouches Farm transmitting station is a microwave radio link site located near the top of Blows Downs at Zouches Farm, Caddington, Bedfordshire, England. It was part of the London to Birmingham chain designed in the 1940s, and is now owned and maintained by BT Group. In September 1970, short segments of the BBC Television series Doctor Who were filmed at the relay station, for a serial entitled Terror of the Autons.

Located at 51.8778, -0.48334 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Transmitter sites in England, Buildings and structures in Bedfordshire, Media in Bedfordshire, Chiltern Hills, British Telecom buildings and structures

Stockwood Park

Stockwood Park is a large urban park in Luton, Bedfordshire, in the Farley Hill estate. With period formal gardens, leading crafts museums and extensive golfing facilities, it is about 100 hectares in area.

Located at 51.8653, -0.424722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Luton, Culture in Luton, Parks and open spaces in Bedfordshire, Visitor attractions in Bedfordshire, British country houses destroyed in the 20th century

Woodside Farm and Wildfowl Park

Woodside Farm and Wildfowl Park is a rare breeds farm and wildfowl park at Slip End near Luton in Central Bedfordshire. The park covers 7 acres and includes flamingos, monkeys, llamas, horses, cows, pigs, wallabies, goats, raccoons, giant tortoises, chickens, rabbits and ducks. There is also an adventure play area and 18 hole crazy golf.

Located at 51.851, -0.446 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Visitor attractions in Bedfordshire, Zoos in England, Buildings and structures in Bedfordshire

Diverse FM

Diverse FM is a radio station which broadcasts in the Luton area. Formerly it operated under an RSL (Restricted Broadcasting License), that was until it was awarded a full license from Ofcom in 2007. From April 2007, Diverse FM broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Located at 51.8785, -0.4383 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Bedfordshire

Church End, Bedfordshire

Located at 51.85, -0.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

Markyate Priory

Markyate Priory was a Benedictine priory in Bedfordshire, England. It was established in 1145 and disestablished in 1537.

Located at 51.8438, -0.46445 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Monasteries in Bedfordshire, 1145 establishments, 1537 disestablishments in England, Benedictine monasteries in England, 1140s establishments in England, Christian monasteries established in the 12th century

Beechwood Park (mansion)

Beechwood Park was a mansion, near Markyate, Hertfordshire, England. It now houses Beechwood Park School.

Located at 51.8192, -0.48479 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Country houses in Hertfordshire, Grade I listed buildings in Hertfordshire

Church of St Mary, Kensworth

Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed church in Kensworth, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 3 February 1967.

Located at 51.8604, -0.5039 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Church of England churches in Bedfordshire, Grade I listed buildings in Bedfordshire, Grade I listed churches

capture of the webcam Caddington: M1 J10

Caddington: M1 J10, Caddington (source)

capture of the webcam Flamstead: M1 J9

Flamstead: M1 J9, Flamstead (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Markyatestreet, Markyate