Astley Abbots
in Shropshire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.562 and -2.431 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 33' 43" and W -2° 25' 51"
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: 08:28 PM (Monday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:39 am and 8:34 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
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: 2024-04-29 08:03:39

Delve into Astley Abbots

Astley Abbots in Shropshire (England) is located in United Kingdom about 122 mi (or 196 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Astley Abbots is now 08:28 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports close to Astley Abbots, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Birmingham International Airport in a distance of 30 mi (or 48 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 35 mi (or 56 km), North-West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. 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: Madeley, Ryton, Telford, Romsley and Wellington. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 54 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 75%
Air Pressure 1009 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

14°C (57 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

14°C (57 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

13°C (56 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Ironbridge View Townhouse

Address
5,1 mi
2 Severn Bank
TF8 7AN Telford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Bull's Head Inn at Chelmarsh

Address
5,6 mi
Chelmarsh
WV16 6BA Celmarsh
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Bear Inn

Address
1,8 mi
24 Northgate
WV16 4ET Bridgnorth
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Hundred House

Address
2,9 mi
Bridgnorth Road
TF11 9EE Telford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


TELFORD GOLF AND SPA-QHOTELS

Address
4,3 mi
GREAT HAY DRIVE
TF7 4DT Sutton Hill,Telford
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Mercure Telford Madeley Court Hotel

Address
5,7 mi
Castlefields Way Madeley Shropshire
TF7 5DW TELFORD
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Best Western Valley

Address
5,5 mi
Buildwas Road
TF8 7DW Ironbridge,Telford
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Down Inn

Address
3,9 mi
Ludlow Road
WV16 6UA Chetton
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Bridgnorth Town,High,Low Level,Severn Valley Railway,2012,HD,England

Published: May 27, 2012
Length: 54:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nick Short

Bridgnorth,Shropshire,HD,2012,England.Walk round Bridgnorth Station.GWR Large Prairie Tank 5164,steam train in action Bridgnorth. 34053 Sir Keith Park,Restored and in sidings at Bridgnorth,SVR.


Bridgnorth Cliff Railway

Published: October 31, 2012
Length: 40:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: AwesomeBritain

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway in Shropshire, England connecting the Low Town of Bridgnorth with the High Town is one of the steepest railways in the country. It was originally opened in 1892 and...


Bridgnorth Cliff Railway - Shropshire Attractions - Samsung NX1

Published: December 09, 2014
Length: 28:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Andrew Cox

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway shot with Samsung NX1. UHD 3840x2160 25fps HQ/Medium Quality. Contrast -5/Sharpness -5/Saturation -1. (Apologies. Realised I failed to hit the 'Set' button when adjusting...


34053 Sir Keith Park on test at Bridgnorth 17.07.12 Severn Valley Railway

Published: July 17, 2012
Length: 49:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Steve Llewellyn

34053 Sir Keith Park at Bridgnorth just after a short test run on the 17.07.12 for photos see my blog: http://bgrsteam.blogspot.co.uk/


Sir Keith Park 34053 Part 3 bridgnorth

Published: May 11, 2012
Length: 34:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bernard Strutt

video of locomotive Sir Keith Park 34053 Part 3.


Sir Keith Park 34053 Part 1 Bridgnorth

Published: May 12, 2012
Length: 09:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Bernard Strutt

Sir Keith Park 34053 arrives Bridgnorth Part 1.


metropolitan 1 steam on test at Bridgnorth SVR on the 28.11.12 met 1 london underground tube 150

Published: December 03, 2012
Length: 46:37 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Steve Llewellyn

Met 1 being tested at Bridgnorth SVR on the 28.11.12.


Severn Valley Railway - Bridgnorth

Published: August 15, 2011
Length: 38:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Stu .H

Severn Valley Railway - Bridgnorth Something I always have to see whenever I go to Bridgnorth is this! Just a few bits filmed in the Autumn of 2010 and some in Summer 2011. http://www.svr.co...


Bridgnorth Shed 27th Sept 2009

Published: September 30, 2009
Length: 15:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pennysteam

Early Morning action at Bridgnorth Engine shed on the final day of seven valley railway autumn steam gala.


Trevithick 200 Bridgnorth

Published: July 20, 2008
Length: 40:01 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: olavuafa

Replicas of Trevithicks early locomotives seen at the Trevithick 200 rally in Bridgnorth.


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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.

Bridgnorth District

Bridgnorth District was, between 1974 and 2009, a local government district in Shropshire, England. Its main town was Bridgnorth and other towns in its area were Much Wenlock, Shifnal and Broseley. The villages of Albrighton and Sheriffhales as well as RAF Cosford were also in the district. The district was formed on 1 April 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972. It was a merger of the Bridgnorth Rural District, Much Wenlock Municipal Borough and nearly all of the Shifnal Rural District.

Located at 52.5342, -2.41833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Local government in Shropshire, English districts abolished in 2009, Districts of England established in 1974, History of Shropshire, Former non-metropolitan districts of Shropshire

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway

The Bridgnorth Cliff Railway, also known as the Bridgnorth Funicular Railway or Castle Hill Railway, is a funicular railway in the town of Bridgnorth in the English county of Shropshire. The line links the Low Town of Bridgnorth, adjacent to the River Severn, with the High Town, adjacent to the ruins of Bridgnorth Castle. The line is one of four funicular railways in the UK built to the same basic design.

Located at 52.534, -2.417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Rail transport in Shropshire, Visitor attractions in Shropshire, Heritage railways in England, Funicular railways in the United Kingdom, Works by George Croydon Marks, 3ft 6in gauge railways

Severn Way

The Severn Way is a waymarked long-distance footpath in the United Kingdom following the course of the River Severn in the West Country of England and Mid Wales.

Located at 52.5853, -2.435 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
River Severn, Elenydd, Footpaths in Powys, Geography of Shropshire, Geography of Worcestershire, Transport in Worcestershire, Geography of Gloucestershire, Transport in Gloucestershire, Visitor attractions in Shropshire, Visitor attractions in Worcestershire, Visitor attractions in Gloucestershire, Long-distance footpaths in England, Long-distance footpaths in Wales, Long-distance footpaths in the United Kingdom

Jack Mytton Way

The Jack Mytton Way is a long distance footpath and bridleway for horseriders, hillwalkers and mountain bikers in mid and south Shropshire, England. It typically takes a week to ride on horseback. For much of its length it passes through the Shropshire Hills AONB and includes parts of Wenlock Edge. It passes over the Clee Hills, and through the towns of Cleobury Mortimer, Church Stretton, Clun and Much Wenlock, passing close to Bridgnorth, Broseley and Highley.

Located at 52.535, -2.424 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Transport in Shropshire, Visitor attractions in Shropshire, Long-distance footpaths in England, Bridleroutes in the United Kingdom

Majestic Cinema, Bridgnorth

The Majestic Cinema is the only working cinema in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England. It opened in 1937, and has three screens, a large screen with around 330 seats and two small with around 80 seats. The upstairs screens previously made up a balcony when the cinema had only one screen. The cinema is now operated by the chain 'Reel Cinemaas'.

Located at 52.5357, -2.4221 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Shropshire

Bridgnorth Endowed School

Bridgnorth Endowed School is a co-educational secondary school in the market town of Bridgnorth in the rural county of Shropshire, England, founded in 1503. The Endowed School is a state school and is a specialist Technology College. The age range of the School is 11–18 years. Previously known as the Bridgnorth Grammar School, the school celebrated the 500th anniversary of its foundation in 2003.

Located at 52.538, -2.422 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Comprehensive schools in Shropshire, Technology Colleges in Shropshire, Educational institutions established in the 1500s, People educated at Bridgnorth Endowed School, 1503 establishments in England

Apley Hall

Apley Hall is an English Gothic Revival house located in Stockton, Shropshire. The building was completed in 1811 with adjoining property of 180 acres of private parkland beside the river Severn. It was once home to the Whitmore, Foster and Avery families. The Hall is a Grade II* listed building claimed as one of the largest in the county of Shropshire.

Located at 52.581, -2.42674 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Grade II* listed buildings in Shropshire, Country houses in Shropshire

St Leonard's Church, Bridgnorth

St Leonard's Church, Bridgnorth, is a redundant Anglican church in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.

Located at 52.5371, -2.4187 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Grade II* listed buildings in Shropshire, Grade II* listed churches, Church of England churches in Shropshire, 17th-century architecture, English Gothic architecture, Religious buildings completed in 1878, 19th-century Church of England church buildings, Gothic Revival architecture in England, Churches preserved by the Churches Conservation Trust, Thomas Rickman buildings

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