Astley
in Shropshire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.767 and -2.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 46' 0" and W -2° 42' 0"
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: 11:40 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:07 am and 8:13 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: 2024-04-16 08:26:06

Delve into Astley

Astley in Shropshire (England) is a city located in United Kingdom about 140 mi (or 225 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Astley is now 11:40 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports closer to Astley, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Hawarden Airport in a distance of 31 mi (or 49 km), North-West. 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 17 mi (or 27 km), North-West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Shawbury, Clive, Shrewsbury, Bayston Hill and Withington. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 51 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 38 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 72%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 19 km/h (12 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 47% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 17th of April 2024

8°C (46 °F)
2°C (35 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 18th of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Friday, 19th of April 2024

14°C (57 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Albright Hussey Manor

Address
1,9 mi
Ellesmere Road
SY4 3AF Albrighton
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Mercure Shrewsbury Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa

Address
2,1 mi
Ellesmere Road Albrighton
SY4 3AG SHREWSBURY
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Three Tuns Hotel

Address
2,4 mi
6 The High Street
SG6 5NL Ashwell
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Holiday Inn Express SHREWSBURY

Address
5,1 mi
Sitka Drive,Shrewsbury Business Park
SY2 6LG Shrewsbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury by Compass Hospitality

Address
4,7 mi
Wyle Cop
SY1 1UY Shrewsbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


TRAVELODGE SHREWSBURY BATTLEFIELD

Address
1,5 mi
BATTLEFIELD ROUNDABOUT JUNCTION A49 AND A53
SY4 3EQ SHREWSBURY
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


TRAVELODGE SHREWSBURY BAYSTON HILL

Address
6,4 mi
A5/A49 ROUNDABOUT BAYSTON HILL SERVICES
SY3 0DA SHREWSBURY
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Shrewsbury North (Harmer Hill)

Address
4,5 mi
HARMER HILL SHROPSHIRE
SY4 3DS Shrewsbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Shrewsbury Town Centre

Address
4,5 mi
SMITHFIELD ROAD
SY1 1QB SHREWSBURY
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


ABBOTS MEAD HOTEL

Address
4,7 mi
ST JULIAN'S FRIARS 9 & 10
SY1 1XL SHREWSBURY
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Trains at Shrewsbury Feb 2015

Published: February 22, 2015
Length: 37:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: UbleyHalt

I spent an hour at Shrewsbury station before going off to discover the town and my heritage. Whilst at the station I spied Class 153 327 for Wrexham, Class 170 504 for Birmingham New Street...


221143 departing after arriving with the first Virgin Euston - Shrewsbury train 14.12.14

Published: December 15, 2014
Length: 08:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Steve Llewellyn

221143 departing after arriving with the first Virgin Euston - Shrewsbury train 14.12.14.


Julie Nicholas Florist | Shrewsbury Florist

Published: June 07, 2014
Length: 09:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Julie Nicholas Florist

http://www.julienicholasflorist.co.uk Florists Shrewsbury Flowers For All Occasions | Design - Create - Hire Weddings | Funerals | Birthdays | Anniversaries | New Arrivals Call - Julie...


Shrewsbury Railway Station Feb 2015

Published: February 22, 2015
Length: 32:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: UbleyHalt

A video tour of Shrewsbury Railway Station on a dull and cold February Saturday morning.


Swift Champagne Luxury Caravan Holiday Home

Published: November 25, 2010
Length: 01:09 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: SalopCaravans

Call 0844 2471840 for more information. The top of the range Champagne is designed to offer a sumptuously equipped spacious interior, making this a truly exceptional holiday home. The Champagne.


AMF Bowling Shrewsbury trick shot competition

Published: February 02, 2013
Length: 52:44 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: AMF Bowling Shrewsbury

Hello Youtube and facebook! This is our first video and we thought of no better way to celebrate but to make a competition out of it! Have a look at the trick shot videos we've liked on our...


RAF Shawbury 17.06.12 Cosford air show red arrows

Published: June 18, 2012
Length: 01:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Steve Llewellyn

RAF Shawbury on the 17.06.12 with aircraft taking off and landing to go to RAF Cosford air show for my blog go to: http://bgrsteam.blogspot.co.uk/


RAF Shawbury Storage Hangar Visit May 2000

Published: December 09, 2011
Length: 17:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: RM45Cdo82

A visit to RAF Shawbury in May 2000 to view the contents of the aircraft storage hangars and to see the resident units, 2FTS and the DHFS at close quarters. The hangars contained a flock of...


Eurofighter Typhoon at RAF Shawbury landowners day 2014

Published: May 09, 2014
Length: 16:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: MrPotterp

Typhoon taking off at RAF Shawbury landowners day 2014 quality could of been better!!


Shawbury Airfield Riders Day 2013

Published: August 05, 2013
Length: 54:08 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Phil Hopley

Novice group. Still learning the track and getting use to the different surfaces. Taken with Go Pro Silver edition.


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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.

Battle of Shrewsbury

The Battle of Shrewsbury was a battle fought on 21 July 1403, waged between an army led by the Lancastrian King, Henry IV, and a rebel army led by Henry "Harry Hotspur" Percy from Northumberland. The battle, the first in which English archers fought each other on English soil, demonstrated "the deadliness of the longbow" and ended the Percy challenge to Henry IV.

Located at 52.7475, -2.7185 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1403 in Europe, 1400s in England, Battles involving England, Military history of Shropshire, Shrewsbury, Registered historic battlefields in England, Battles of the Middle Ages, Conflicts in 1403, Henry IV of England

Battlefield, Shropshire

Battlefield is a village 3 miles north of Shrewsbury town centre in Shropshire, England. The village is today split between three parishes - Shrewsbury, Astley and Pimhill.

Located at 52.7475, -2.71845 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Shropshire, Suburbs of Shrewsbury

Upper Battlefield, Shropshire

Upper Battlefield is a small village in Shropshire, England. It lies on the A49 just north of Battlefield. The Welsh Marches railway line runs through the village, and it lies in the parish of Astley. Recent developments between the village and the town of Shrewsbury have almost merged the two settlements. Upon the recent completion of the new service station and livestock market site at the Battlefield Roundabout, there is only a small field separating the town and Upper Battlefield.

Located at 52.759, -2.716 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Shropshire

Astley, Shropshire

Astley is a small village and civil parish in Shropshire, England. The official 2001 census recorded 454 people living in the parish and 116 in the village itself. The village lies near to (and between) the A53 and A49 roads. Upper Astley is a hamlet on the A53 about half a mile to the South of the village of Astley. There is a public house there - the Dog in the Lane.

Located at 52.765, -2.699 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Shropshire, Civil parishes in Shropshire

A5112 road

The A5112 is a road in Shropshire, England that runs north-south through the town of Shrewsbury. It runs around the town centre, to the east, and acts as a quicker route through the town than going via the town centre. Starting north at Battlefield Island where it joins the A49, it consists of Battlefield Road, Whitchurch Road, Telford Way, Robertsford Way, Bage Way, Pritchard Way, Hazeldine Way and Hereford Road.

Located at 52.7461, -2.7182 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Transport in Shropshire, Roads in England

Hadnall

Hadnall is a village and civil parish in Shropshire, England. It lies on the A49, some 9 km north-north-east of Shrewsbury. The Welsh Marches Line runs just outside the village and there was once a railway station. Today, Hadnall has a primary school, a successful village shop, a pub and a two AA rosette restaurant. The village church is dedicated to St. Mary Magdalene. General Sir Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill, who lived at nearby Hardwick Grange, is buried here.

Located at 52.775, -2.70944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Shropshire, Civil parishes in Shropshire

Bings Heath

Bings Heath is a small village in Shropshire, England. It lies on the A53 near to the village of Astley. It is in the parish of Astley.

Located at 52.763, -2.683 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Shropshire

St Mary Magdalene's Church, Battlefield

St Mary Magdalene's Church, Battlefield, is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Battlefield, 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 52.7507, -2.7237 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Grade II* listed buildings in Shropshire, Grade II* listed churches, Church of England churches in Shropshire, 1400s architecture, 15th-century Church of England church buildings, 15th-century architecture, English Gothic architecture, Churches completed in 1862, Gothic Revival architecture in Shropshire, Churches preserved by the Churches Conservation Trust, Former Church of England churches