Measham
in Leicestershire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.706 and -1.506 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 42' 23" and W -1° 30' 22"
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 (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:25 am and 8:39 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: 2024-05-04 08:22:41

Discover Measham

Measham in Leicestershire (England) with it's 5,209 citizens is a town in United Kingdom about 101 mi (or 163 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Measham is now 03:24 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports near Measham, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is East Midlands Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 18 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 Derwent Valley Mills in a distance of 47 mi (or 76 km), North-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Netherseal, Derby, Keresley, Coventry and Meriden. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 58 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 59%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 29% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

15°C (60 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

14°C (58 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

16°C (60 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, few clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Smithy Studio Bed and Breakfast

Address
3,4 mi
41a Wood Street
LE65 1EL Ashby-de-la-Zouch
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Mill Wheel

Address
5,7 mi
Ticknall Road
DE11 7AS Swadlincote
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 17:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Champneys Springs

Address
1,1 mi
Gallows Lane
DE12 7HD Packington
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Best Western Appleby Park

Address
2,8 mi
Appleby Magna,Jct 11/M42
DE12 7AP Tamworth
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Queens Head Hotel

Address
3,1 mi
79 Market St
LE65 1AH Ashby-De-La-Zouch
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Ashby De La Zouch

Address
4,0 mi
FLAGSTAFF ISLAND FLAGSTAFF PARK
LE65 1DS Ashby-de-La-Zouch
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - 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.

Conkers 2009

Published: May 08, 2009
Length: 34:48 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: Mickiete

A quick trip around Conkers, Moira, Swadlincote, Derbyshire.DE12 6GA 01283-216633.


Ashby Model Car Track August 2010

Published: August 23, 2010
Length: 52:38 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: teamc8a

Whilst in the area, I decided to take a look at track I spent many Sundays at. I knew they had stopped racing there but I was surprised to see it like this.


Moira Canal Festival 2009 - The Red Arrows fly by

Published: May 25, 2009
Length: 14:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Fidodog08

5.45pm and the Arrows buzz the furnace.


PPG (Paramotoring) Morning Test flight

Published: August 04, 2014
Length: 53:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dave Gill

Test Flight Over Moira (South Derbyshire) after new prop fitted Got to see some clouds forming below, engine off at around 2500ft for a slow glide back down Happy days.


Paramoring Moira Feb 8th 2015

Published: February 08, 2015
Length: 30:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dave Gill

Feb 2015 a cold Sunday morning Paramotoring flight over Moira Hicks lodge and surrounding areas max Alt 1836ft max speed 41.7mph av speed 17mph wind speed Surface 4mph at 1200ft alt 12mph.


Samochód w gothicu

Published: January 19, 2010
Length: 32:07 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: Pawel Rogalski

Elo. w tym filmiku mozesz zobaczyc samochód w gothicu. jest on w drugim swiecie gdzie musisz zabic kruka. to musisz isc do kanionu to obozowiska orków i jest nad swiatynia. jesli go nie bedzie...


Nielsen Retail Range | Interior Dressing

Published: February 10, 2014
Length: 35:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nielsen

Providing flawless results every time, Nielsen Interior Dressing leaves a high sheen finish on your vehicle's plastic, vinyl and rubber, to instantly revive the cockpit's appearance. Also provides...


Hicks Lodge MTB GoPro 01 December 2013 Trek 4900

Published: December 07, 2013
Length: 08:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JRMTBVids

Some footage from Hicks Lodge filmed on a GoPro Hero 3+ (Black Edition) using handle bar mount, Bike: Trek 4900.


ugly man making the perfect mud brick in measham

Published: January 28, 2010
Length: 59:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DenTheGypo

the perfect mud brick.


the perfect mud brick

Published: January 28, 2010
Length: 06:34 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: DenTheGypo

man making a perfect mud brick in measham.


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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.

The Midlands, England

The Midlands is an area comprising central England that broadly corresponds to the early medieval Kingdom of Mercia. It borders Southern England, Northern England, East Anglia and Wales. Its largest city is Birmingham, and it was an important location for the Industrial Revolution of the 18th and 19th centuries.

Located at 52.7, -1.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Regions of England

Donisthorpe

Donisthorpe is a village in the East Midlands of England, administered as part of the Leicestershire district of North West Leicestershire. The historic county boundary between Leicestershire and Derbyshire is the River Mease, which runs through the village, with the village centre being on the southern (Derbyshire side), forming part of an exclave of Derbyshire. In 1086, Donisthorpe was part of the land given to Nigel of Stafford by William the Conqueror.

Located at 52.7272, -1.53501 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Leicestershire

Oakthorpe, Donisthorpe and Acresford

Oakthorpe, Donisthorpe and Acresford is a civil parish in the North West Leicestershire district of Leicestershire, England. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 2336. It includes Oakthorpe and Donisthorpe.

Located at 52.718, -1.528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Civil parishes in Leicestershire

Packington

Packington is a village and civil parish in the district of North West Leicestershire. It is situated close to the A42 road and the town of Ashby de la Zouch. The population of Packington according to the 2001 UK census is 738. Nearby villages include Normanton le Heath and Measham. Packington has a public house called the 'Bull and Lion' (reputedly the only one in Britain) and a local shop called 'Daybreak Services'.

Located at 52.728, -1.466 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Leicestershire, Civil parishes in Leicestershire

Moira Furnace

furnace stack at the front and the bridgehouse building at the rear, originally there would have been a casting shed in front of the furnace where the iron 'pigs' were produced]] Moira Furnace is a nineteenth-century iron-making blast furnace located in Moira, Leicestershire on the banks of the Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal. Built by the Earl of Moira in 1804 the building has been preserved by North West Leicestershire District Council as a museum featuring lime kilns and craft workshops.

Located at 52.733, -1.53589 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Leicestershire, Visitor attractions in Leicestershire, Buildings and structures in Leicestershire, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Leicestershire, Industrial Revolution, Ironworks and steelworks in England, Archaeological sites in Leicestershire, Museums in Leicestershire, Industry museums in the United Kingdom

Donisthorpe Woodland Park

Donisthorpe Woodland Park is located on Church Street, Donisthorpe in North West Leicestershire. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:52|43|31.03|N|1|31|47.76|W|region:GB |primary |name= }} Donisthorpe Woodland Park is a 36-hectare former colliery site in The National Forest. There are 20 hectares of mixed woodland and 3 km of stone-surfaced paths, which are suitable for all users.

Located at 52.7253, -1.52993 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks and open spaces in Leicestershire

Ashby Woulds Heritage Trail

The Ashby Woulds Heritage Trail is 6 km long and was formerly a railway line in The National Forest. There are links to Donisthorpe woodland park, Moira Furnace and Conkers (the main visitor centre for The National Forest). {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:52|44|0.06|N|1|32|41.13|W|region:GB |primary |name= }}

Located at 52.7333, -1.54476 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks and open spaces in Leicestershire

Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School

Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School is a junior school situated in the village of Appleby Magna, in Leicestershire, England. The school building dates from 1697, based on an original design by Sir Christopher Wren, with financing from local land holder, Lord Mayor and Alderman of London, Sir John Moore. The building is Grade I listed.

Located at 52.6792, -1.5375 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in the 1690s, Grade I listed buildings in Leicestershire, Primary schools in Leicestershire, Grade I listed educational buildings, Church of England schools


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