Yorton
in Shropshire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.809 and -2.739 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 48' 33" and W -2° 44' 18"
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: 12:29 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:42 am and 8:34 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: 2024-04-27 08:23:39

Delve into Yorton

Yorton in Shropshire (England) is a city located in United Kingdom about 143 mi (or 229 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Yorton is now 12:29 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports closer to Yorton, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Hawarden 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 13 mi (or 21 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: Clive, Astley, Shawbury, Petton and Shrewsbury. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 67%
Air Pressure 1005 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

5°C (42 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Rain and snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

12°C (54 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

14°C (57 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Mercure Shrewsbury Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa

Address
3,6 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


Albright Hussey Manor

Address
3,8 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


Burlton Inn

Address
3,3 mi
Burlton
SY4 5TB Burlton,Shrewsbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Three Tuns Hotel

Address
5,3 mi
6 The High Street
SG6 5NL Ashwell
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


TRAVELODGE SHREWSBURY BATTLEFIELD

Address
4,3 mi
BATTLEFIELD ROUNDABOUT JUNCTION A49 AND A53
SY4 3EQ SHREWSBURY
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Julie Nicholas Florist | Shrewsbury Florist

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

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AMF Bowling Shrewsbury trick shot competition

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

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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

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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.


Mozart has a panic attack

Published: June 30, 2011
Length: 38:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Length: 50:53 min
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Published: April 11, 2011
Length: 42:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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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.

Yorton

Yorton is a small village in Shropshire, England. Its main feature is the Railway Hotel, a family-owned free house specialising in real ales and old-fashioned hospitality. It is notable because of its railway station, which is on the Welsh Marches Line between Wem and Shrewsbury. The station is unusual in being a request stop. Nearby is the larger village of Clive. Approximately 1 mile away to the south lies the hamlet of Yorton Heath.

Located at 52.8, -2.73333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Shropshire

Grinshill

Grinshill is a small village, hill and civil parish in Shropshire, England, United Kingdom. The parish is one of the smallest in the district. The hill rises to 192m above sea level. Grinshill is near to the village of Clive. The A49 runs just to the east of the village. Stone has been quarried at Grinshill since at least the twelfth century.

Located at 52.8, -2.71667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Civil parishes in Shropshire, Villages in Shropshire, Hills of Shropshire

Harmer Hill

Harmer Hill is a village in Shropshire, England on the A528 south of Wem and north of Shrewsbury. The name Harmer comes from the two words "hare" and "mere", as there was a lake situated in a plain below the hill, but it was drained in the 15th century for farm land. The village is home to two pubs, The Bridgewater Arms and the Red Castle. There is a village hall and chapel. Harmer Hill has many apparent Ghosts, including the "White Lady".

Located at 52.799, -2.766 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Shropshire

Yorton railway station

Yorton railway station serves the villages of Yorton and Clive in Shropshire, England. It is 7¼ miles (11.5 km) north of Shrewsbury on the Welsh Marches Line towards Crewe. It has two platforms. Trains only stop here upon request. The station was designated for the axe in Dr Beeching's "The Reshaping of British Railways" in the 1960s. However, because it is on the line linking two major cities in Manchester and Cardiff, it was ultimately saved.

Located at 52.809, -2.736 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 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

Tilley, Shropshire

Tilley is a small village to the south of and almost merged with Wem in North Shropshire. A hamlet, Tilley Green, lies to its southeast at grid reference SJ511273.

Located at 52.8333, -2.73333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Shropshire

Pimhill

Pimhill is a geographically large civil parish in Shropshire, England, to the north of Shrewsbury. It is named after a hill, which rises to 163m, sometimes spelt Pim Hill. In recent times the parish is more well known as "Bomere Heath and District".

Located at 52.785, -2.76 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Civil parishes in Shropshire, Local government in Shropshire, Hills of Shropshire, Shrewsbury and Atcham

Preston Gubbals

Preston Gubbals is a small village in Shropshire, England. It lies on the A528 Shrewsbury-Ellesmere road and is in the parish of Pimhill. The name, spelt Preston Gubbalds in some historical sources, is derived from the Old English for "priest's settlement", along with the name of Godebold or Godbold, a priest who was subtenant of the manor in 1066 and at the time of the Domesday Book survey.

Located at 52.7725, -2.755 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Shropshire

St Martin's Church, Preston Gubbals

St Martin's Church, Preston Gubbals, is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Preston Gubbals, 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 52.7717, -2.7546 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Grade II* listed buildings in Shropshire, Grade II* listed churches, Church of England churches in Shropshire, English Gothic architecture, Gothic Revival architecture in England, Churches preserved by the Churches Conservation Trust

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