Blue Anchor
in Somerset of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.181 and -3.401 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 10' 51" and W -3° 24' 5"
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: 12:58 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:32 am and 8:48 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: 2024-05-07 07:59:51

Delve into Blue Anchor

Blue Anchor in Somerset (England) is located in United Kingdom about 143 mi (or 230 km) west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Blue Anchor is now 12:58 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports close to Blue Anchor, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Cardiff International Airport in a distance of 15 mi (or 24 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Blaenavon Industrial Landscape in a distance of 46 mi (or 74 km), North-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: Barry, Wick, Penllyn, Llangan and Taunton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 60 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 58 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 90%
Air Pressure 1023 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 56% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

13°C (56 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 9th of May 2024

14°C (57 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Friday, 10th of May 2024

14°C (58 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Dunster Castle Hotel

Address
1,9 mi
5 High Steet Exmoor National Park
TA24 6SF Dunster
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Beachside Suites

Address
3,6 mi
The Promenade
TA24 5QS Minehead
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Notley Arms Inn

Address
4,8 mi
Monksilver
TA4 4JB Taunton
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Yarn Market

Address
1,9 mi
25 - 33 High Street
TA24 6SF Dunster
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:30 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


Northfield Hotel

Address
3,8 mi
Northfield Road
TA24 5PU Minehead
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Waverley Bed & Breakfast

Address
3,5 mi
10 Tregonwell Road
TA24 5D Minehead
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Minehead

Address
2,9 mi
SEAWARD WAY
TA24 6DF MINEHEAD
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

The Vacation Diaries - Part 1/11 - Dunster Beach

Published: August 21, 2011
Length: 17:46 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Sean Hattersley

The first part of my vlog comedy film The Vacation Diaries. Part 1 of 11, this part takes place on Dunster Beach in Somerset. It begins with a sunrise and gives a brief explanation of the...


Steam Train along the West Somerset Railway Line, from Minehead

Published: August 10, 2009
Length: 50:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: cjhuk

A short video clip of a steam train coming from Minehead on the West Somerset Railway line.


BR Class 105 auf der West Somerset Railway

Published: March 28, 2011
Length: 55:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Manfred Kopka

Auf der West Somerset Railway verkehrte am 9. Mai 1990 auch ein Triebwagen der Class 105 (BR 51485 and 56121). Die Aufnahmen entstanden in Washford und Williton.


West Somerset Railway Spring Steam gala 2012 part 2

Published: March 30, 2012
Length: 27:42 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: pennysteam

In this second part we start just outside watchet, nearly 150 years after the station was openend, waiting for Mogul 9351 depature. Followed by a long shot of Brinannia departing from Blue...


AT LAST! I get to drive a railway locomotive.

Published: October 16, 2012
Length: 38:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BVEboxcars

At last I get to drive a railway locomotive, and with only 1 minute's tuition!!! The definition of a locomotive is "a powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains" and this powered rail vehicle...


WSR Spring steam Gala

Published: June 16, 2007
Length: 53:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BlackSkyuk

WSR Spring steam Gala 2007 at Washford.


9351 Near Washford 29 December 2008

Published: December 29, 2008
Length: 32:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: John Crocker

WSR 2-6-0 No 9351 nears Washford Station on the climb from Watchet during the West Somerset Railway's Winter Steam Festival.


West Somerset Railway SPring Steam gala 2012 part 1

Published: March 28, 2012
Length: 10:33 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: pennysteam

Filmed over the last 3 days of the gala, we start just after day break to the tune of the dawn courus. This first part features S&DJR 88, Britannia, 2884, 7828, 80072, 9351 as we follow the...


60163 Tornado at Minehead

Published: June 11, 2009
Length: 37:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 34043CombeMartin

A1 Class pacific number 60163 runs round at Minehead on 3rd June 2009.


Last weekend of regular services on West Somerset Railway

Published: November 19, 2011
Length: 39:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: thepicoproductions

A few scenes of 7828 Norton Manor in action over the weekend of 12 & 13th November 2011. It finishes with the first run of 6960 Raveningham Hall since overhaul, light engine at Blue Anchor...


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Blue Anchor