Beckington
in Somerset of England, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.264 and -2.287 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 15' 51" and W -2° 17' 13"
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: 01:19 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:48 am and 6:38 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
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: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Beckington

Beckington in Somerset (England) with it's 849 habitants is located in United Kingdom about 95 mi (or 152 km) west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Beckington is now 01:19 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports close to Beckington, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Bristol International Airport in a distance of 20 mi (or 33 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 City of Bath in a distance of 29 mi (or 47 km), East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 1 points of interest near this location. 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: Chapmanslade, Wingfield, Corsley, Southwick and Westwood. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 88%
Air Pressure 984 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 16 km/h (10 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

11°C (52 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

11°C (52 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

10°C (49 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Apsley House Hotel

Address
5,9 mi
141 Newbridge Hill
BA1 3PT Avon
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The House Near Bath previously House at Woolverton

Address
1,5 mi
Woolverton
BA2 7QS Bath
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 21:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 21:00


Orchardleigh House

Address
1,5 mi
Orchardleigh Estate
BA11 2PH Frome
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The George Inn

Address
3,1 mi
High Street
BA2 7LH Bath
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Lighthouse

Address
4,4 mi
Tytherington
BA11 5BW Tytherington,Frome
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Wheelbrook Mill

Address
1,9 mi
Laverton
BA2 7QY Bath
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Cornerhouse

Address
2,9 mi
1 Christchurch Street East
BA11 1QA Frome
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Plaine Guest House

Address
3,0 mi
Bell Hill
BA2 7LT Bath
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Moonraker Hotel

Address
5,0 mi
Trowle Common
BA14 9BL Trowbridge
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 21:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 22:00


TRAVELODGE BECKINGTON

Address
0,4 mi
A36 TROWBRIDGE ROAD BECKINGTON
BA11 6SF BATH
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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The Devon Belle - 60163 Tornado - Berkley - 25/08/14

Published: August 25, 2014
Length: 55:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ntsteam59

On its last run on the mainline of 2014 and possible the last time we will see 60163 with its British Rail Express blue livery for sometime 60163 Tornado takes The Devon Belle past Berkley...


Tellisford Weir on the River Frome in Wiltshire

Published: May 21, 2014
Length: 06:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WiltshireByways

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The Plaine Guesthouse, Bath

Published: April 02, 2012
Length: 06:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Brian Smith

http://www.theplaine.co.uk The Plane Guesthouse, Norton St Phillip, Bath, Somerset. Stephanie Hill explains why The Plaine is more than a B&B.


Frome, Somerset

Published: March 08, 2014
Length: 17:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: takingpicturesvideo

Time-lapse video of Frome Town Centre. Frome is in Somerset and is located near the Mendip Hills and the City of Bath. Frome is also where Taking Pictures is based.


Frome flood 13th dec 2008 part 2

Published: December 13, 2008
Length: 05:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: heldorm

After the rain on the morning of the 13th Dec 2008 parts of Frome flood. This was taken late in the afternoon round 4pm so water has gone down alot at this point.


Remembrance Day 2014

Published: May 15, 2014
Length: 21:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: FromeVideo

Frome Film & Video Makers was formed in 1974 and continues frome strength to strength. Remembrance day 11th November 2013 was held at the Memorial Theatre in Frome and was filmed and ...


THE RUTLES

Published: May 15, 2014
Length: 50:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mike Ware

LIVE AT THE CHEESE AND GRAIN , FROME ON SATURDAY 10th MAY 2014 PLAYING THE MIGHTY "JOE PUBLIC."


5029 Nunney Castle 17th July 2011 - Part 2

Published: July 18, 2011
Length: 06:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: g4vvz

Return Journey of the 'Weymouth Seaside Express' in not very nice weather. The rain was terrible on Brewham bank but it didn't trouble 5029!


Take a closer look at Frome (This Video Contains Graphic Scenes)

Published: February 19, 2013
Length: 24:57 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Terry Stewart

Some years ago I was asked todo a short video for schools showing the impact plastic bags and rubbish had on the local environment, we showed it to middle schools in Frome. it was the silence...


Frome, Somerset - A great place for independent shops

Published: December 19, 2014
Length: 33:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: We Love Frome

Catherine Hill, Cheap Street, Frome, Frome Independent Market, Shopping.


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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.

Orchardleigh Lake

Orchardleigh Lake (also spelt Orchardlea) is an 11.23-hectare artificial lake in the grounds of the Orchardleigh Estate, just north of Frome, Somerset, England. It was formed by damming a tributary of the River Frome. Today, the lake is used for angling, and also birdwatching. There is a small island towards the western side of lake where St Mary's Church can be found. It was built in the 13th century, and underwent extensive renovation by Sir George Gilbert Scott, for the Rev. W. A.

Located at 51.2559, -2.31807 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Environment of Somerset, Lakes of England, Grade I listed buildings in Somerset, Frome

Frome Town F.C

Frome Town Football Club is an English football club based Frome, a town in the county of Somerset. They play in the Southern Football League Premier Division. The clubs nickname is the Robins and they play in a predominantly red kit. Their first team manager is Darren Perrin and his assistant is Derek Graham.

Located at 51.2348, -2.30901 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football clubs in Somerset, Association football clubs established in 1904, Southern Football League clubs, Frome, Football clubs in England, 1904 establishments in England

The Abbey, Beckington

The Abbey, Beckington in Somerset, UK was built as a monastic grange and also used as a college for priests; the building was begun in 1502, but after the Dissolution of the Monasteries it became a private house. It was altered in the early 17th century with a new front and a sumptuous barrel-vaulted plaster ceiling, and also altered in 19th century.

Located at 51.2642, -2.2875 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Country houses in Somerset

Rook Lane Chapel, Frome

Rook Lane Chapel was a place of worship, and is now an arts centre, in Frome, Somerset, England. Built in 1707, the chapel was the place of worship for nonconformists, however congregations dwindled and it closed in the 1960s. It was sold to developers but they were unable to get planning permission for proposed future uses. Lead and tiles were stolen from the roof, vandals broke in, smashed all the memorials and brought down the gallery.

Located at 51.2297, -2.3225 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Grade I listed buildings in Somerset, Grade I listed churches, Churches in Somerset, Visitor attractions in Somerset, Religious buildings completed in 1707, Frome

Church of St John the Baptist, Frome

The Church of St John the Baptist, Frome is a parish church in the Church of England located in Frome, Somerset.

Located at 51.2297, -2.32056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Church of England churches in Somerset, Grade II* listed churches, Grade II* listed buildings in Somerset, Frome

Frome Hoard

The Frome Hoard is a hoard of 52,503 Roman coins found in April 2010 by metal detectorist Dave Crisp near Frome in Somerset, England. The coins were contained in a ceramic pot 45 cm in diameter, and date from AD 253 to 305. Most of the coins are made from debased silver or bronze.

Located at 51.228, -2.282 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Treasure troves in England, Treasure troves of Roman Britain, History of Somerset, Frome, 2010 archaeological discoveries, Metal detecting finds in England

Agricultural Showgrounds, Frome

Agricultural Showgrounds is a cricket ground in Frome, Somerset. The first recorded match on the ground was in 1882, when Frome played United Eleven. In 1932, Somerset played Northamptonshire in the County Championship, in what was the grounds first first-class match. From 1932 to 1961, the ground played host to 18 first-class matches, with the final first-class match held at the ground between Somerset and Hampshire.

Located at 51.2362, -2.3124 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in Somerset, Frome

Frome Cobble Wobble

The Frome Cobble Wobble, established in 2009, is an individually timed bicycle hill climb sprint in Frome, Somerset, England. It was first organised by the local community to celebrate the stage 5 of the 2009 Tour of Britain, which started in Frome. It is set to become an annual event for the town. The course begins at the bottom of Stony Street, takes a sharp turn as it joins Catherine Hill, and finishes at the end of the cobbles the top of the hill.

Located at 51.2309, -2.3239 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cycling events in the United Kingdom, Frome, Sports venues in Somerset


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Beckington