Coton
in Shropshire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.900 and -2.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 54' 0" and W -2° 43' 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: 02:13 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:49 am and 6:41 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: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Discover Coton

Coton in Shropshire (England) is a place in United Kingdom about 146 mi (or 235 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Coton is now 02:13 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 10 airports near Coton, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Hawarden Airport in a distance of 22 mi (or 36 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 9 mi (or 15 km), North-West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in 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: Prees, Clive, Shawbury, Malpas and Bickley. 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 / 47 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 78%
Air Pressure 981 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (8 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 87% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

12°C (53 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

12°C (54 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

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

Hotels and Places to Stay

HAWKSTONE PARK

Address
4,3 mi
WESTON UNDER REDCASTLE
SY4 5UY Shropshire
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Macdonald Hill Valley Golf and Spa

Address
5,8 mi
Tarporley Road,
SY13 4JH Whitchurch
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

175108 passes Prees station and level crossing

Published: July 19, 2014
Length: 26:58 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: stephensrailways

A quick look at the small station and level crossing at Prees, situated on the Crewe to Shrewsbury line. The level crossing is a new modular design that uses li-dar technology to ensure the...


Prees Heath Common Reserve

Published: July 30, 2007
Length: 48:33 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Fylingdales

Prees Heath Common Reserve, the last refuge in the whole of the Midlands for the Silver-studded Blue butterfly, was officially opened on Wednesday 4th July by Dr Martin Warren, Chief Executive...


Steam Train passing Prees Station

Published: October 05, 2013
Length: 07:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Stephen Mills


Class 47580 & 47851 on 1Z43 Cardiff to Dumfries

Published: May 12, 2012
Length: 31:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Georgeper10

Class 47580 (Top) & 47851 (Tail) on 1Z43-The heart of Wales scenic rambler (Cardiff Central to Dumfries) passes Prees on Friday 11th May 2012.


Christmas Carol at Harlequin Theatre, CW9

Published: November 11, 2011
Length: 00:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: henhouseproductions

The real story behind Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol? After his death on Christmas Eve, Jacob Marley finds himself condemned to stagger under the weight of his lifetime's worth of cashboxes,...


Black 5's on the Central Wales Explorer, 03/07/10.

Published: July 04, 2010
Length: 23:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MG06ZT (Keith Turner)

The Central Wales Explorer on the 03/07/10 was hauled by Black 5's 44871 and 45407 from Crewe through Wales. Several shots, the first (out of sequence) is the water stop at Llandrindod Wells...


Driving Along The A41 From Grindley Brook To Higher Heath, Shropshire 19th February 2011

Published: March 06, 2011
Length: 36:01 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Mike Fairman

Driving along the A41 from Grindley Brook To Higher Heath, Shropshire, England Videoed on Saturday, 19th February 2011 Playlist: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=546D03AE1B80846B.


Charity Skydive for St Lukes Cheshire Hospice

Published: February 20, 2015
Length: 30:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: siwilk0

Tandem Skydive for St Lukes Cheshire Hospice http://www.theparachutecentre.com.


Narrowboat Trip and Chat

Published: August 22, 2014
Length: 23:04 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Dan Brown

Let's go for a trip on a narrowboat and have a chat! Feel free to add me on Facebook and twitter etc... Links at the bottom of the description! Boats ahoy! Help me out! Subscribe, Like the...


LMS No 5690 Leander @ Whitchurch Station Shorpshire

Published: October 03, 2010
Length: 37:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 65philipic

LMS No 5690 Leander traveling though whats left of an overgrown Whitchurch Station on the 02:10:10 with the Seven Valley Railway Ltd trip from Bridgnorth to Blackpool.


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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.

Shawbury United F.C

Shawbury United F.C. are a football club originally from Shawbury, near Shrewsbury, in Shropshire, but currently based in Wem, Shropshire, England. They were established in 1992. For the 2011–12 season, they are members of the West Midlands (Regional) League Premier Division.

Located at 52.8574, -2.72661 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football clubs in England, Football clubs in Shropshire, Association football clubs established in 1992, West Midlands (Regional) League, 1992 establishments in England

Prees railway station

Prees railway station serves the village of Prees in Shropshire, England, although the actual village is a mile to the east of the station. The station is 18 miles 36 chains from Crewe South Junction (approximately 14.0 mi north of Shrewsbury) on the Welsh Marches Line. The station has two platforms and trains only stop here upon request.

Located at 52.8992, -2.6895 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Shropshire, Former London and North Western Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1858, Railway stations served by Arriva Trains Wales, DfT Category F2 stations, Railway request stops in Great Britain

Wem Rural

Wem Rural is a civil parish in Shropshire, England that encircles the market town of Wem which is a separate parish ("Wem Urban"). The parish has three wards - Edstaston ward to the north and north east of Wem, Newtown ward to the north and north west of Wem and the confusingly named Wem ward to the west, south and east of Wem. The parish was formed in 1900 from the outer part of Wem, the inner part of which became the parish of Wem Urban in the Wem urban district.

Located at 52.876, -2.693 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Local government in Shropshire, Civil parishes in Shropshire

Welsh End

Welsh End is a small rural hamlet in the village of Whixall, Shropshire, England. The hamlet is adjacent to the border with the Welsh county of Clwyd, and is traversed by the Llangollen canal. The main place of worship within the hamlet is Welsh End Methodist Chapel. Welsh End, small as it is, once boasted two public houses, The Pheasant and The Waggoners. The Pheasant is now a private house and The Waggoners burnt down in early 2008.

Located at 52.917, -2.727 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hamlets in England

Hollinwood, Shropshire

Hollinwood is a small village in Shropshire, England. Hollinwood lies to the south of the town of Whitchurch and is about one mile from the border with Wales.

Located at 52.9211, -2.71388 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Shropshire

Prees Branch Canal Nature Reserve

Prees Branch Canal Nature Reserve is a Shropshire Wildlife Trust nature reserve in the civil parish of Whixall, Shropshire, England. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to the presence of rare pondweeds, and also is the home of watervoles. The reserve contains a number of uncommon plants and is visited by waterfowl. Otters sometimes occur. The Prees Branch Canal was originally meant to be an extension of The Ellesmere Canal to Prees, but was only constructed as far as Quina Brook.

Located at 52.8969, -2.74882 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Shropshire

Thomas Adams School

Thomas Adams School is a Shropshire Council maintained secondary school in Wem. The school takes pupils from ages 11–18 and currently has just over 1,300 on roll. Unusually for a state school there is a boarding unit. The school has the Schools for Health Award and in 2002 obtained Media Arts College status. Adams Grrammar School was merged with Wem Secondary Modern School to form Thomas Adams School in 1976. The school is rated by Ofsted to be outstanding.

Located at 52.8589, -2.7301 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Comprehensive schools in Shropshire, Educational institutions established in the 1650s

St Mary's Church, Edstaston

St Mary's Church, Edstaston, is located in the village of Edstaston, in the civil parish of Wem Rural, Shropshire, England. The church is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Wem and Whitchurch, the archdeaconry of Salop, and the diocese of Hereford. Its benefice is united with those of St Chad, Prees, Holy Emmanuel, Fauls, Christ Church, Tilstock, and St Mary, Whixall. The church is designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building.

Located at 52.8832, -2.7181 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Grade I listed buildings in Shropshire, Grade I listed churches, Church of England churches in Shropshire, Norman architecture, English Gothic architecture, Diocese of Hereford


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Cotton, Coton