Ecton
in Northamptonshire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.265 and -0.789 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 15' 55" and W -0° 47' 20"
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: 03:37 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:41 am and 6:33 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
This place on Geonames.org
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

Discover Ecton

Ecton in Northamptonshire (England) with it's 466 citizens is a town in United Kingdom about 59 mi (or 96 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Ecton is now 03:37 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 12 airports near Ecton, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Sywell Aerodrome in a distance of 3 mi (or 4 km), North. 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 30 mi (or 48 km), South. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. 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: Northampton, Ravenstone, Warrington, Weston Underwood and Stoke Goldington. 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 / 43 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 80%
Air Pressure 984 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 15 km/h (9 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

12°C (53 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

11°C (52 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

7°C (45 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Holiday Inn NORTHAMPTON

Address
4,1 mi
Bedford Road
NN4 7YF Northampton
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


TRAVELODGE NORTHAMPTON ROUND SPINNEY

Address
2,4 mi
TALAVERA WAY ROUND SPINNEY
NN3 8RN NORTHAMPTON
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


ibis Wellingborough

Address
3,6 mi
Enstone Court
NN8 2DR WELLINGBOROUGH
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Northampton Gt Billing/A45

Address
1,7 mi
CROW LANE GREAT BILLING
NN3 9DA NORTHAMPTON
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Northampton Bedford Rd/A428

Address
3,8 mi
THE LAKES BEDFORD ROAD
NN4 7YD Northampton
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.

Baby Swimming in Northampton with Active Baby Company

Published: April 15, 2013
Length: 00:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Becs McNeill

During an underwater photo shoot with Active Baby Company in Northampton, we tested out the underwater casing for my flipcam. The kids had a great time posing for the official photographer...


Billing 2008

Published: July 14, 2008
Length: 23:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: mikeysri16v

Jov on the Dodgems at Billing aquadrome.


MK2CAV.COM @ VBOA Billing 2013

Published: July 16, 2013
Length: 57:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: jtypecav

Quick video compilation of a variety of peoples pics and clips from this weekend. Thanks to all members who submitted clips and video to bolster my own.


Bike Festival Billing Aquadrome July 2011

Published: July 26, 2011
Length: 31:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ninjaplease10

Bike Festival Billing Aquadrome July 2011.


Fordson Van 2 - NSRA Billing 2011

Published: June 23, 2011
Length: 08:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Str4wB34ry

Fordson Van lengthened to accomodate Pop doors. Fresh out in 2011, can't wait to see it run on the drag strip.


Biker bash 2013 - Billing Aquadrome, Burnouts

Published: July 02, 2013
Length: 38:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Tom Robinson


Earls Barton Rally & Country Fayre 28.08.2011 Part 2/2

Published: September 04, 2011
Length: 53:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HomeMoviePerson

Part 2/2. The 14th event of the Earls Barton Rally & Country Fayre, as seen on the 28th August 2011. The event ran over the 27th, 28th and 29th August 2011 near Earls Barton in Northamptonshire....


The Great War Display Team - Sywell Museum Opening 19/04/2014

Published: April 20, 2014
Length: 36:48 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Darren k

The Great War Display Team displaying at the Sywell Museum opening 2014. http://www.greatwardisplayteam.com/ Aircraft include -Sopwith Triplane -Fokker Dr1 Triplane x2 -Royal Aircraft Factory...


Photos - ukcruisers PITP9. Chrysler PT Cruiser Meet 2009

Published: August 12, 2009
Length: 53:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MrFEFZY

Photo collection of ukcruisers Billing Aquadrome PITP9 Chrysler PT Cruiser weekend meeting. 8th & 9th August 2009. Over 160 PT Cruisers meet from all over Europe. Childrens Play Area, Tail...


UKCruisers PITP10 Photo Slideshow Part 2. Chrysler PT Cruisers

Published: August 20, 2010
Length: 12:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MrFEFZY

Photos taken by UKCruisers members at PITP10 at Billing Aquadrome in Northamptonshire, UK. August 2010. Yearly event to raise funds for the clubs chosen charity.This year being Help for Heroes....


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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.

Northampton Balloon Festival

The Northampton Balloon Festival is an annual hot air balloon festival held in the English town of Northampton. The original festival was held in The Racecourse and managed by the Borough Council, and took place over a Friday, Saturday and Sunday in mid-August. The main features of the festival were the twice-daily hot air balloon lifts and a balloon glow, but other attractions included trade stalls, live music and arena entertainment.

Located at 52.2456, -0.8166 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Entertainment in Northampton, Visitor attractions in Northamptonshire, Hot air balloon festivals, Festivals in Northamptonshire, Annual events in the United Kingdom, Recurring events established in 1990

Billing Aquadrome

Billing Aquadrome is a leisure park in Great Billing, in the eastern district of Northampton, England. Facilities within the 235-acre (1 km²) park, which is based around various mature gravel pits, include a caravan site, marina and funfair. It is also home to a variety of shows throughout the year, which are often car or motorsport related, such as the world's largest annual Land Rover show and the American Car Show. It also hosts the Northampton Balloon Festival.

Located at 52.245, -0.812778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Northamptonshire, Visitor attractions in Northamptonshire

Sywell Country Park

Sywell Country Park exists on the site of a former drinking water reservoir near the village of Sywell in East Northamptonshire, England. The reservoir was built at the turn of the 20th century to supply water to the Higham Ferrers and Rushden areas. It operated between 1906 and 1979 and is now a country park run by Northamptonshire County Council. It has an area of 280,000 square metres. The land for the reservoir was purchased from the Stockdale family estate at adjoining Mears Ashby.

Located at 52.2811, -0.781944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Reservoirs in Northamptonshire, Former drinking water reservoirs in England, Country parks in Northamptonshire

All Saints' Church, Earls Barton

After the Danish raids on England, Medehampstede Abbey, a few miles away from Earls Barton, Northamptonshire, was rebuilt in about AD 970 to become Peterborough. It is generally accepted that All Saints' Church, Earls Barton was built around this period at the end of the tenth century. Even though only the tower survives from the original church at Earls Barton, this is one of the best examples of later Anglo-Saxon architecture.

Located at 52.2658, -0.753333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
970s architecture, Standing Anglo-Saxon churches, Churches in Northamptonshire, 10th-century church buildings

Billing railway station

Billing railway station is a former railway station in Northamptonshire on the former Northampton and Peterborough Railway which connected Peterborough and Northampton. In 1846 the line, along with the London and Birmingham, became part of the London and North Western Railway. At grouping in 1923 it became part of the London Midland and Scottish Railway.

Located at 52.2385, -0.80791 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Northamptonshire, Railway stations opened in 1845, Railway stations closed in 1952, Former London and North Western Railway stations

Lings Wood Nature Reserve

Lings wood is a local nature reserve in the eastern district of Northampton town. It is over 22 hectares and contains 2 small ponds. Alongside the wildlife trust park are the neighbouring housing estates: Blackthorn, Goldings, The Glades, and Lings.

Located at 52.268, -0.825 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Nature reserves in England

Billing Hall

Billing Hall was a manor house in Billing, Northamptonshire, England. Records of the manor, the predecessor to Great Billing Hall, date back to the 12th century. It was originally owned by the Barry family and Baron Dundalk built it in 1629. It became the county seat of the Earls of Thomond, descendants of Brian Boru, King of Ireland in 1002. With the arrival of the Elwes family in 1779 the history of Great Billing became inextricably linked to them.

Located at 52.2591, -0.81545 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Northamptonshire, Areas of Northampton, Buildings and structures in Northamptonshire