Woore
in Shropshire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.977 and -2.402 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 58' 37" and W -2° 24' 8"
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: 02:52 PM (Monday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:38 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

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

Explore Woore

Woore in Shropshire (England) with it's 633 inhabitants is located in United Kingdom about 140 mi (or 225 km) north-west of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Woore is now 02:52 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports in the wider vicinity of Woore, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Manchester Woodford Airport in a distance of 27 mi (or 44 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 Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal in a distance of 21 mi (or 34 km), West. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Chorlton, Weston, Market Drayton, Willaston and Stoke upon Tern. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 53 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 81%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 18 km/h (11 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

16°C (60 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

14°C (58 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

13°C (55 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Wychwood Park

Address
5,4 mi
Weston
CW2 5GP Crewe
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.

Shropshire Union Canal - Market Drayton

Published: November 11, 2007
Length: 16:36 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: PIGandPINEAPPLE

At the end of a long, windy and lock filled journey from Nantwich we finally tied up at the visitor moorings. After a splendid dinner at the Talbot we wandered into Market Drayton. It was shut.


Blore Hill Battleground, Staffordshire (1926)

Published: June 23, 2008
Length: 53:14 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: BFI

The site of the bloodiest battle of the War of the Roses between Lancaster and York. This extract comes from Claude Friese-Greene's 'The Open Road' - originally filmed in 1925/6 and now re-edited...


Curiosities of Staffordshire- Battle of Blore Heath

Published: August 04, 2013
Length: 02:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PotterNo1

The first installment of my series entitled 'Curiosities of Staffordshire'. In this series I hope to shed light on many of the little, lesser visited historical landmarks and curiosities of...


Shropshire Union Canal - Tyrley Wedgie

Published: November 11, 2007
Length: 22:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: PIGandPINEAPPLE

"Blind Hannibal" MacSlackbladder strikes again, ignoring the mighty bypass weir unpleasantness and going full steam ahead for the lock. I've seen folks in narrowboats twat all sorts of things...


Walking in the rain in oilskins

Published: December 19, 2008
Length: 36:58 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: oilskinned

Walking on canal towpath on wet day in oilskin coat and rubber boots.


Joule's Green Monkey | Brewery Fresh Craft Lager

Published: November 19, 2014
Length: 32:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Joule's Brewery

Our Green Monkey craft lager is brewed only using the freshest ingredients making every pint crisp and clean, making it always 'Brewery Fresh'. www.joulesbrewery.co.uk/beer/green_monkey.


English picker thrift haul No 47 - 1st Edition books, silver jewellery and antique car horn

Published: November 23, 2011
Length: 33:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tom The English Picker

My picking find for the weekend of the 19/20th Nov 2011. Not many sales on now , so I hit a few thrift stores aswell. Some nice new !st edition book, not sure where to sell them.? The silver...


Majora's Mask 20- Large Quiver and Big Bomb Bag

Published: October 24, 2008
Length: 29:36 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: CrimsonDeaki

Part 20 - Is that Moon there just to put me off! XD Anyway I get the Large quiver after beating this shooting gallery and then the heart piece after that. I then head to Clock Town to get...


Cabin Fever in a Renault Clio

Published: November 30, 2007
Length: 08:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Quantum Hobo

One man's motorway journey is another man's rave.


Promotional 3D Animation - Morris Lorry 1937

Published: June 17, 2010
Length: 33:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Optical3DLtd

For more Information Visit http://www.optical3d.com/ This 3D Animation shows the construction of a Morris lorry dating from 1937. The 3d model was constructed using measurements and photos...


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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.

Woore

Woore is a village and civil parish in the north of the English county of Shropshire. It had a population of 1,411 in the 2001 census. The name means "boundary" in ancient Celtic and this fits nicely with the fact that it is on the boundary with both the counties of Cheshire and Staffordshire. The parish is the most northerly in Shropshire. The civil parish includes several other hamlets and villages including Gravenhunger, Dorrington, Pipe Gate and Ireland's Cross.

Located at 52.9833, -2.4 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Shropshire, Extremities of Shropshire, Civil parishes in Shropshire

Dorrington Lane

Dorrington Lane is a hamlet near the village of Woore in northeast Shropshire, England. There are around 12 former council houses and two larger houses called Norley and Oakley cottage. There is a large mansion house called Dorrington Old Hall which is about 700 years old. The hamlet contains several farms, including one of the biggest stud farms outside Newmarket. The main nearby towns are Market Drayton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Nantwich and Crewe. The nearest city is Stoke on Trent.

Located at 52.971, -2.419 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Shropshire

Bridgemere

Bridgemere is a village and civil parish in the unitary authority of Cheshire East and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. It is around 7 miles south east of Nantwich and 12 miles west of Stoke-on-Trent. The southern boundary of the parish is on the border with Shropshire. The civil parish also includes the small settlements of Admiral's Gorse, Parrah Green, Prince Hill, Seven Stars and Wheel Green. The total population is a little under 150.

Located at 53.0064, -2.42333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Civil parishes in Cheshire, Villages in Cheshire

Checkley cum Wrinehill

Checkley cum Wrinehill is a civil parish in the unitary authority of Cheshire East and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England, which lies adjacent to the boundaries with Shropshire and Staffordshire. The hamlet of Checkley lies to the south east of Crewe and to the west of Newcastle-under-Lyme. The parish is largely rural but also includes the small settlements of Bunkers Hill and Randilow. Wrinehill was formerly included in the parish, becoming part of Staffordshire in 1965.

Located at 53.0167, -2.38333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Civil parishes in Cheshire, Villages in Cheshire

Ireland's Cross

Ireland's Cross is a small hamlet in the civil parish of Woore in Shropshire, England.

Located at 52.969, -2.396 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Shropshire

Checkley Hall

Checkley Hall is a small country house in the parish of Checkley cum Wrinehill, Cheshire, England. The house was built in 1694 by the Delves family of Doddington, replacing an earlier timber-framed house. It was altered in the late 18th or early 19th century, replacing a hipped roof with an attic. The house is constructed in brick with a tiled roof. It has 2½ storeys, and an entrance front with five bays. The house has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II* listed building.

Located at 53.0123, -2.40007 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Country houses in Cheshire, Houses completed in 1694, Grade II* listed buildings in Cheshire

Pipe Gate railway station

Pipe Gate was a railway station on the North Staffordshire Railway's Stoke on Trent to Market Drayton line.

Located at 52.9643, -2.39339 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former North Staffordshire Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1870, Railway stations closed in 1956, Beeching closures in England, Disused railway stations in Staffordshire

St John's Church, Doddington

St John's Church, Doddington, is located off Hunsterson Road in the grounds of Doddington Hall, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Nantwich, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield, and the diocese of Chester. Its benefice is combined with those of St James, Audlem, and St Chad, Wybunbury. The church is designated by English Heritage as a Grade II listed building.

Located at 53.0131, -2.4443 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Church of England churches in Cheshire, Grade II listed buildings in Cheshire, Grade II listed churches, Religious buildings completed in 1837, 19th-century Church of England church buildings, Anglican congregations established in the 19th century, Gothic Revival architecture in Cheshire, Diocese of Chester


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Woore