Chilcompton
in Somerset of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.264 and -2.505 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 15' 50" and W -2° 30' 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: 07:29 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:49 am and 8:25 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: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Delve into Chilcompton

Chilcompton in Somerset (England) with it's 2,062 habitants is located in United Kingdom about 104 mi (or 167 km) west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Chilcompton is now 07:29 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports close to Chilcompton, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Bristol International Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 20 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 38 mi (or 61 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: Paulton, Timsbury, Camerton, Clutton and Priston. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 46 °F

Morning Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 6%
Air Humidity 72%
Air Pressure 1003 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 86% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

6°C (43 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

6°C (43 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Best Western Plus Centurion Midsomer Norton

Address
1,8 mi
Charlton Lane
BA3 4BD Radstock
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Ston Easton Park

Address
2,2 mi
Ston Easton Park, near Bath
BA3 4DF Ston Easton,Radstock
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Charlton House Spa Hotel

Address
5,6 mi
near Glastonbury
BA4 4PR Shepton Mallet
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


CHARLTON HOUSE

Address
5,6 mi
CHARLTON ROAD 1
BA4 4PR SHEPTON MALLET
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Longbridge House

Address
5,3 mi
78 Cowl Street
BA4 5EP Shepton Mallet
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bowlish House - Restaurant with rooms

Address
5,3 mi
Wells Road
BA4 5JD Shepton Mallet
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Old Malt House Hotel

Address
4,0 mi
The Old Malt House Hotel
BA2 0QF Bath
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Cameley Lodge

Address
4,4 mi
Cameley Lodge
BS39 5AH Cameley
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


Leeford Place Hotel

Address
4,2 mi
Mill Lane/whatlington Road
TN33 0ND Bath
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Oakhill Inn

Address
2,9 mi
Fosse Road
BA3 5HU Oakhill,Radstock
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

Pokémon Platinum Nuzlocke Part 4 - Slow Down City

Published: February 25, 2015
Length: 49:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Cory AKS

I don't know why Jubilife City causes slow down. Maybe because of the size or because of all the buildings? Twitter: https://twitter.com/cory_aks Instagram: ...


D4095 leaves station - 25 March 2012

Published: March 25, 2012
Length: 13:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: sdjrmsn

On a lovely Spring day, D4095 continues training with a shut run. This trip with members of the Track Gang - who laid the line so deverve a trip or 2! More details at: http://www.sdjr.co.uk/


Ballast drop at rail head - Jan 2012

Published: January 15, 2012
Length: 24:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Craggse

On a fine spring day, the track gang use a dogfish wagon to drop ballast at the railhead, ready for the hard work of 'jacking and packing' - which beats going down a gym. Possibly this is...


Midsomer Norton South - train arrives, October 1, 2011

Published: October 03, 2011
Length: 18:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Craggse

Passenger train comes into Midsomer Norton South on the last of the hot October days of 2011.


Pokémon Platinum Nuzlocke Part 8 - New Sidebar Setup!

Published: March 04, 2015
Length: 17:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Cory AKS

Well, bottombar? I think that design is much better. :P Twitter: https://twitter.com/cory_aks Instagram: http://instagram.com/cory_aks# (This video is made u...


Pokémon Platinum Nuzlocke Part 11 - A Certain Smell on the Horizon

Published: March 12, 2015
Length: 03:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Cory AKS

Twitter: https://twitter.com/cory_aks Instagram: http://instagram.com/cory_aks# (This video is made under "Fair Use")


Midsomer Norton train ride 28 August 2010

Published: October 24, 2010
Length: 25:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: sdjrmsn

Train ride from Midsomer Norton Station southwards towards Chilcompton on the Down main line of the Somerset & Dorset Railway,


Train Departing Midsomer Norton

Published: January 22, 2011
Length: 43:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: sdjrmsn

Diesel Loco D1120 and brakevan departing Midsomer Norton Station Up platform in October 2010.


Midsomer Norton south station

Published: November 02, 2008
Length: 49:23 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Jamie House

A few shots of this this lovely station.


Midsomer Norton

Published: August 18, 2010
Length: 37:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Nick Morrison

ITV3's new drama series.


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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.

Somerset & Dorset Railway Heritage Trust

The Somerset & Dorset Railway Heritage Trust operates a railway museum at Midsomer Norton railway station and runs passenger trains south towards Chilcompton. It should not be confused with the Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust at the West Somerset Railway's Washford railway station. The Midsomer Norton site includes restored station buildings, a signalbox and a goods shed.

Located at 51.2809, -2.4828 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Heritage railways in England, Railway museums in England, Museums in Somerset

Downside Abbey

The Abbey of St Gregory the Great at Downside, commonly known as Downside Abbey, is a Benedictine monastery in England and the senior community of the English Benedictine Congregation. One of its main apostolates is the Downside School, for the education of children aged nine to eighteen. Graduates of the school are known as Old Gregorians. Both the abbey and the school are located at Stratton-on-the-Fosse between Westfield and Shepton Mallet in Somerset, South West England.

Located at 51.2544, -2.4943 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Monasteries in Somerset, Monasteries of the English Benedictine Congregation, Benedictine monasteries in England, Churches in Somerset, Basilica churches in the United Kingdom, Religious organizations established in 1605, Grade I listed buildings in Somerset, Christian monasteries established in the 17th century, Gothic Revival architecture in Somerset

Welton Rovers F.C

Welton Rovers Football Club is an English non-league football club who play at West Clewes, North Road, Midsomer Norton, Somerset in the Western Football League Division One. The club is affiliated to the Somerset County FA.

Located at 51.2894, -2.48123 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football clubs in Somerset, Western Football League, Association football clubs established in 1887, 1887 establishments in England

Church of the Holy Ghost, Midsomer Norton

The Church of the Holy Ghost, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England is a Roman Catholic parish church housed in a converted tithe barn. It is served by monks of the Order of St. Benedict from Downside Abbey and is a Grade II* listed building.

Located at 51.2869, -2.48056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Grade II* listed buildings in Somerset, Roman Catholic churches in Somerset

Midsomer Norton railway station

Midsomer Norton railway station (originally Midsomer Norton, later Midsomer Norton and Welton, then Midsomer Norton Upper and finally Midsomer Norton South) was a station on the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway between Bath Green Park and Shepton Mallet. It served the town of Midsomer Norton. The station was immortalised in 1964 in the song "Slow Train" by Flanders and Swann.

Located at 51.2811, -2.4828 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Somerset, Former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1874, Railway stations closed in 1966, Beeching closures in England

Chilcompton railway station

Chilcompton railway station was a station on the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway at Chilcompton in the county of Somerset in England. Opened on 20 July 1874, the station consisted of two platforms, the building on the down platform having a canopy. There was a goods yard and sidings, controlled from a 13 lever signal box, which replaced the original ground frame. The station closed to goods in 1964: passenger services were withdrawn when the SDJR closed on 7 March 1966.

Located at 51.2607, -2.51014 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Somerset, Former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1874, Railway stations closed in 1966, Beeching closures in England

Somerset County Football Association

The Somerset County Football Association, also known as the Somerset FA, is the governing body of football in the county of Somerset. The association was formed in 1885.

Located at 51.2892, -2.48031 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
County Football Associations, Football in Somerset

Somer Valley FM

Somer Valley FM is a local community radio station in North East Somerset that serves Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Westfield and surrounding areas. It was launched in 2008.

Located at 51.28, -2.48 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations established in 2008, Radio stations in Somerset, Community radio stations in the United Kingdom