Portbury
in North Somerset of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.474 and -2.721 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 28' 26" and W -2° 43' 15"
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: 02:25 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:56 am and 8:22 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: 2024-04-23 08:18:23

Delve into Portbury

Portbury in North Somerset (England) is located in United Kingdom about 112 mi (or 180 km) west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Portbury is now 02:25 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports close to Portbury, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Bristol Filton Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 10 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 Blaenavon Industrial Landscape in a distance of 22 mi (or 36 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: Brockley, Winford, Dundry, Butcombe and Bristol. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 44 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 78%
Air Pressure 1025 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 24th of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

11°C (53 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

10°C (49 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Acorns Guest House

Address
5,8 mi
Old Farm, Downside Road
BS48 3DN Bristol
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Town and Country Lodge

Address
5,4 mi
A38 Bridgwater Road
BS13 8AQ Bristol
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


TRAVELODGE PORTISHEAD

Address
2,0 mi
HARBOUR ROAD
BS20 7DE PORTISHEAD
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Days Inn Bristol Welcome Break Service Area

Address
0,6 mi
Welcome Break Service Area J19, M5, Gordano, Portbury
BS20 7XG Bristol
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Portishead

Address
1,8 mi
WYNDHAM WAY PORTISHEAD
BS207GA Portishead,Bristol
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Rising Sun

Address
4,6 mi
West Town Road 91
BS48 3BH Backwell,Bristol
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.

Gatekeepers - Portishead Quay Marina

Published: January 24, 2012
Length: 12:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Quay Marinas

Portishead Quays Marina has the reputation of being one of the 'best equipped marina facilities' in all the UK. Even in the winter months, work continues on and to their award winning standards....


Yacht Race, Portishead Winter Series part 2

Published: November 30, 2010
Length: 48:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ren

Race 3 in the Winter Series. Too much sail up for the conditions (as usual !) Blue Pearl came first over the line and second on handicap. Eight boats took part with wind gusting up to 36 knots !


Yacht Race, Portishead, Winter Series Race 5, Blue Pearl

Published: February 08, 2011
Length: 47:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ren

This is the last race in the winter series, held one cold January morning in 2011. Not much wind to start with but it soon picked up and got us accross the line 3rd. This was enough to secure...


Sailing Cardiff to Portishead

Published: September 25, 2013
Length: 22:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Gerwyn Jones

Sailing the Bristol Channel on yacht Atiqa, from Cardiff to Portishead.


Portishead Quays Marina Lock

Published: February 13, 2011
Length: 04:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: brizzlevidz

Portishead Quays Marina Lock, Inner Gate Opening, Sat 12th Feb 2011.


Yacht Race, Portishead, Winter Series 3

Published: November 29, 2010
Length: 00:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ren

Blue Pearl with too much sail up ............ I forgot to take the No. 3 genoa out ! Cold morning sailing in the Portishead Cruising Club, winter series race No.3.


Things To Do In Bristol - Bristol Packet Boat Trips

Published: April 09, 2013
Length: 27:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Luke Dunstan

At the mouth of the Avon looking out to the Bristol Channel. A fantastic trip with plenty of shipping. One of the great things to do in Bristol with Bristol Packet Boat Trips http://www.bristolpack...


Lumpy in the Bristol Channel

Published: November 22, 2009
Length: 04:01 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: russell1177

Trying to hold a camera steady during 'sporty' conditions off Portishead in the Bristol Channel. 22/11/09.


Kapalani to sea

Published: December 03, 2007
Length: 48:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: mole400

Kapalani exiting Portishead Marina with Mathew behind.


Rotel RVC 240 Classic UK CB Radio

Published: August 17, 2014
Length: 51:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 26-CT-1450

Here is a short video of a 1981 Classic CB Radio. It is a Rotel RVC 240 40ch FM UK CB radio.


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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.

Port of Bristol

The Port of Bristol comprises the commercial, and former commercial, docks situated in and near the city of Bristol in England. The Port of Bristol Authority was the commercial title of the Bristol City, Avonmouth, Portishead and Royal Portbury Docks when they were operated by Bristol City Council, which ceased trade when the Avonmouth and Royal Portbury Docks were leased to The Bristol Port Company in 1991.

Located at 51.5033, -2.71621 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Bristol, Transport in Bristol, Port of Bristol, Ports and harbours of the Bristol Channel, Competent Harbour Authority, Bristol Harbourside

Avonmouth Bridge

The Avonmouth Bridge is a road bridge that carries the M5 motorway over the River Avon into Somerset near Bristol, England. The main span is 538 ft long, and the bridge is 4,554 ft long, with an air draught above mean high water level of 98.4 ft . It also has a separate footpath and cycleway.

Located at 51.4887, -2.6928 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges completed in 1974, Bridges in Bristol, Motorway bridges in England

Royal Portbury Dock

The Royal Portbury Dock is part of the Port of Bristol, in England. It is situated near the village of Portbury on the southern side of the mouth of the Avon, where the river joins the Severn estuary — the Avonmouth Docks are on the opposite side of the Avon, within Avonmouth. The deepwater dock was constructed between 1972 and 1977, and is now a major port for the import of motor vehicles into the UK.

Located at 51.4931, -2.72 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
History of Bristol, Transport in Bristol, Ports and harbours of Somerset, Ports and harbours of the Bristol Channel, Port of Bristol

Avonmouth Docks

The Avonmouth Docks are part of the Port of Bristol, in England. They are situated on the northern side of the mouth of the River Avon, opposite the Royal Portbury Dock on the southern side, where the river joins the Severn estuary, within Avonmouth. Avonmouth Docks are one of the UK's major ports for chilled foods, especially fruit and vegetables. The docks are on the rail network, served by Avonmouth railway station on the Severn Beach Line. The M5 motorway is nearby.

Located at 51.505, -2.707 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Bristol, Transport in Bristol, Ports and harbours of the Bristol Channel, Port of Bristol, Bristol Port Railway and Pier

Portishead Town F.C

Portishead Town F.C. , formerly Portishead A.F.C. , are a football club based in Portishead, Somerset, England founded in 1912. The club is affiliated to the Somerset County FA.

Located at 51.4743, -2.76361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Football clubs in Somerset, Western Football League, Association football clubs established in 1912, 1912 establishments in England, North Somerset

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm is a 100-acre creationist zoo and entertainment centre based around a working farm—in Wraxall, North Somerset, about 6 miles from Bristol, England. The zoo has been criticised for promoting creationism and in December 2009 it was expelled from the zoo industry's regulatory body for bringing the association into disrepute following a BBC investigation into its links with the Great British Circus.

Located at 51.452, -2.7385 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Visitor attractions in Somerset, Zoos in England, Creationist organisations, Mazes, Noah's Ark

Portbury Ashlands

Portbury Ashlands which is now known as Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve is a nature reserve between Portishead and the Royal Portbury Dock in Somerset, England. It was formed from the redevelopment of the area of Portishead formerly occupied by two power stations. To the east of the harbour, an area known as "the Ashlands" was used for over 50 years to get rid of power station waste which was dumped into lagoons on the site. The Portishead power stations were coal-fed electric power stations.

Located at 51.49, -2.74556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
North Somerset, Nature reserves in Somerset

Lamplighters Marsh

Lamplighters Marsh is a public open space near Shirehampton in the city of Bristol, England. It is a narrow strip of land between the railway line which connects Bristol to Avonmouth, and the River Avon. The site contains two main types of vegtation: an area of marsh, which contains a varied plant community, including Water Parsnip and Wild Celery, and an area of wasteland which is also botanically notable, with species including Narrow-leaved Everlasting-pea.

Located at 51.4824, -2.6807 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks and open spaces in Bristol