Acton Burnell
in Shropshire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.614 and -2.695 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 36' 49" and W -2° 41' 40"
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: 01:04 AM (Monday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:40 am and 8:35 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

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Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Discover Acton Burnell

Acton Burnell in Shropshire (England) with it's 544 citizens is a town in United Kingdom about 133 mi (or 214 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Acton Burnell is now 01:04 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports near Acton Burnell, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Birmingham International Airport in a distance of 41 mi (or 66 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 Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal in a distance of 26 mi (or 42 km), North. 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: Berrington, Longnor, Kenley, Cardington and Bayston Hill. 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 10°C / 51 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 81%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 16 km/h (10 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

15°C (60 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

14°C (58 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

10°C (50 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Brompton Farmhouse B&B

Address
3,8 mi
Brompton Near Cross Houses
SY5 6LE Shrewsbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Mytton & Mermaid Hotel

Address
4,6 mi
Atcham
SY5 6QG Shrewsbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Wroxeter Hotel

Address
4,3 mi
Wroxeter
SY5 6PH Shrewsbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 20:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 20:00


Holiday Inn Express SHREWSBURY

Address
5,5 mi
Sitka Drive,Shrewsbury Business Park
SY2 6LG Shrewsbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


TRAVELODGE SHREWSBURY BAYSTON HILL

Address
5,5 mi
A5/A49 ROUNDABOUT BAYSTON HILL SERVICES
SY3 0DA SHREWSBURY
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


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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.

Shropshire

Shropshire is a county in the West Midlands region of England. It borders Wales to the west, Cheshire to the north, Staffordshire to the east, Worcestershire to the south-east and Herefordshire to the south. A unitary authority was created on 1 April 2009, taking over from the previous county council and 5 district councils, and covers most of the county. The borough of Telford and Wrekin has been a separate unitary authority since 1998 but continues to be included in the ceremonial county.

Located at 52.6167, -2.71667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shropshire, Unitary authorities of England, Local government districts of the West Midlands (region), NUTS 3 statistical regions of the United Kingdom

Acton Burnell

Acton Burnell is a village and parish in the English county of Shropshire. Home to Concord College, it is also famous for an early meeting of Parliament where the Statute merchant was passed in 1283. The village today has a post office and parish church.

Located at 52.614, -2.695 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Shropshire, Shrewsbury and Atcham, Civil parishes in Shropshire

Acton Pigott

Acton Pigott is a hamlet in the English county of Shropshire. It lies just outside the village of Acton Burnell.

Located at 52.623, -2.674 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Shropshire

Acton Burnell Castle

Acton Burnell Castle is a 13th-century fortified manor house, located near the village of Acton Burnell, Shropshire, England. It is believed that the first Parliament of England at which the Commons were fully represented was held here in 1283. Today all that remains is the outer shell of the manor house and the gable ends of the barn. It is a Grade I listed building of the Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.

Located at 52.6129, -2.68966 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Shropshire, Grade I listed buildings in Shropshire, English Heritage sites in Shropshire, Visitor attractions in Shropshire, Ruins in Shropshire, Country houses in Shropshire

Langley Chapel

Langley Chapel is an Anglican church, built in 1601, located in a remote area (the parish of Ruckley and Langley) approximately 1.5 miles to the south of Acton Burnell, Shropshire, England. It is now in the care of English Heritage, and is notable for having a complete set of original 17th century wooden furniture, and its lack of a chancel, in line both with its small size and Protestant attitudes to worship. It is one of the few new churches built in England in the Elizabethan period.

Located at 52.5967, -2.683 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Shropshire, English Heritage sites in Shropshire, Visitor attractions in Shropshire, Grade I listed buildings in Shropshire

Concord College, UK

Concord College is an independent private co-educational international day/boarding school in Shropshire, England situated in the grounds of Acton Burnell Castle. The college admits students aged between 12 and 19; the majority of whom come from overseas. In 2008, The Times league table for independent co-educational schools in the UK placed Concord third, its highest ever ranking. In 2009, to celebrate its 60th year, Concord was visited by the Princess Royal.

Located at 52.6139, -2.6893 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Boarding schools in Shropshire, Independent schools in Shropshire, People educated at Concord College, UK

St Mary's Church, Acton Burnell

St Mary's Church, Acton Burnell, is located in the village of Acton Burnell, Shropshire, England, and stands near the ruins of Acton Burnell Castle. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Condover, the archdeaconry of Ludlow, and the diocese of Hereford. Its benefice is united with those of St Andrew and St Mary, Condover, St Mark, Frodesley, and St Michael and All Angels, Pitchford. The church is designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building.

Located at 52.6131, -2.6903 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Grade I listed buildings in Shropshire, Grade I listed churches, Church of England churches in Shropshire, English Gothic architecture, Gothic Revival architecture in Shropshire, Diocese of Hereford

Pitchford Hall

Pitchford Hall is a large Grade I listed Tudor country house in the village of Pitchford, Shropshire, 6 miles south east of Shrewsbury. It was built c.1560 on the site of a medieval building and has been modified several times since, particularly in the 1870s and 1880s when it was substantially restored, remodelled and extended. It is a timber framed two-storey building with rendered red sandstone panels, a stone roof and brick chimneys.

Located at 52.6338, -2.6991 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Grade I listed buildings in Shropshire, Country houses in Shropshire


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