Polsham
in Somerset of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.183 and -2.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 10' 58" and W -2° 41' 59"
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: 05:22 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:50 am and 8:26 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-04-26 08:02:42

Explore Polsham

Polsham in Somerset (England) is located in United Kingdom about 113 mi (or 182 km) west of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Polsham is now 05:22 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports in the wider vicinity of Polsham, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RNAS Yeovilton in a distance of 12 mi (or 20 km), South. 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 Blaenavon Industrial Landscape in a distance of 42 mi (or 68 km), North. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. We found 2 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. 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: Compton Martin, East Harptree, Blagdon, Burrington and Butcombe. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 72%
Air Pressure 1003 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 96% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

7°C (45 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

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

Monday, 29th of April 2024

12°C (54 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Godney Post House

Address
1,6 mi
Upper Godney
BA5 1RY Wells
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The George & Pilgrim Relaxinnz

Address
2,6 mi
1 High Street
BA6 9DP Glastonbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:30 - 22:00
Weekend: 7:30 - 22:00


The Glastonbury Town House

Address
2,8 mi
Hillclose
BA6 9EG Glastonbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Honeysuckle Farm Cottages

Address
3,0 mi
Cinnamon Lane
BA6 8BN Glastonbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Wookey Hole

Address
3,2 mi
Wookey Hole
BA51BB Wells
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Sherston Inn

Address
2,6 mi
Priory Road
BA5 1SU Wells
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


TRAVELODGE GLASTONBURY

Address
3,0 mi
A39 WIRRAL PARK
BA6 9XE GLASTONBURY
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Wells (Somerset)

Address
2,5 mi
CATHEDRAL PARK EAST SOMERSET WAY
BA5 1UA WELLS
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Glastonbury

Address
3,3 mi
MORLAND ROAD GLASTONBURY
BA6 9FW GLASTONBURY
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


WHITE HART HOTEL

Address
3,0 mi
19 - 21 SADLER STREET
BA52RR WELLS
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Glastonbury Goddess Conference 2012

Published: August 07, 2012
Length: 22:34 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Mike C

Part one: the procession from the Town Hall to Chalice Hill. Sunday August 5th 2012. The ladies and a few men, meet for the final day of the Conference. After processing up Glastonbury High...


Deltron 3030 Clint Eastwood Glastonbury 2014

Published: October 05, 2014
Length: 31:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Joe Fenton

A not particularly nicely stabilised video from my GoPro from Deltron 3030's performance of Clint Eastwood by the Gorillaz at this year's Glastonbury (2014). The original was a bit too shaky,...


Harlequin Carnival Club at Glastonbury Carnival 2014

Published: November 16, 2014
Length: 04:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Al Crook

Harlequin Carnival Club at Glastonbury Carnival 2014.


Gremlins Carnival Club Revolution at Glastonbury Carnival 2012

Published: November 18, 2012
Length: 07:19 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Al Crook

Full on Gremlins !! Love It !!


Muppets Carnival Club at Glastonbury Carnival 2014

Published: November 18, 2014
Length: 01:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Al Crook

Muppets Carnival Club at Glastonbury Carnival 2014.


Glastonbury Carnival 2014: Central Somerset Gazette

Published: November 17, 2014
Length: 06:41 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Central Somerset Gazette

Glastonbury Carnival is the last on the Guy Fawkes Circuit in Somerset and Jason Bryant caught some of the best carts on camera. See more at www.centralsomersetgazette.co.uk/carnival.


Glastonbury Tor and Glastonbury Abbey - Our Pictures

Published: July 28, 2014
Length: 15:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: New Mum Online

There's nowhere more spiritual in this green and pleasant land to visit.


Mother hen and Chicks Paddington Farm Glastonbury Dec 7 2010

Published: December 08, 2010
Length: 22:54 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Tom Eveson

Stern mother hen has a go at a naughty chick who runs away and hides loudly protesting! it finds another chick also hiding and they have a good grumble, anyone who understands chickspeak is...


Sunset Time Laps on Glastonbury Tor

Published: January 19, 2015
Length: 00:33 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ashley Weston

Time laps of the sun setting from Glastonbury Tor taken on the 18/01/2015.


Glastonbury Tor — A 360° View

Published: September 30, 2011
Length: 09:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: John Minagro

A panoramic 360° view from the top of Glastonbury Tor, England, ending with St Michael's Tower. The sound you here is the wind. — August 2011.


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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.

Chalice Well

Chalice Well is a holy well situated at the foot of Glastonbury Tor in the county of Somerset, England. The natural spring and surrounding gardens are owned and managed by the Chalice Well Trust (registered charity no. 204206), founded by Wellesley Tudor Pole in 1959.

Located at 51.1444, -2.70583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arthurian locations, Buildings and structures in Somerset, Grade I listed buildings in Somerset, Holy wells, Springs of England, Visitor attractions in Somerset, Glastonbury

Glastonbury Town F.C

Glastonbury Town F.C. is a football club based in Glastonbury, England. The club is affiliated to the Somerset County FA. The club plays in the Somerset County Football League Division One.

Located at 51.1543, -2.72388 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football clubs in Somerset, Glastonbury, Association football clubs established in 1890, 1890 establishments in England

Glastonbury and Street railway station

Glastonbury and Street railway station was the biggest station on the original Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway main line from Highbridge to Evercreech Junction until closed in 1966 under the Beeching axe. It was the junction for the short branch line to Wells which closed in 1951. Opened in 1854 as Glastonbury, and renamed in 1886, it had three platforms, two for Evercreech to Highbridge services and one for the branch service to Wells.

Located at 51.1479, -2.7295 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Somerset, Former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1854, Railway stations closed in 1966, Beeching closures in England, Glastonbury

Polsham railway station

Polsham was a railway station on the Somerset and Dorset Railway in the village of Polsham, Somerset in England. Opening in December 1861 on the Somerset Central Railway, which was at that time worked by the Bristol and Exeter Railway, it was the only intermediate station on the short branch from Glastonbury to Wells (Priory Road) railway station, which had opened in 1859. The station consisted of one short platform with a station building, with a single siding for freight.

Located at 51.1825, -2.6922 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Somerset, Former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1861, Railway stations closed in 1951

Glastonbury Lake Village

Glastonbury Lake Village was an iron age village on the Somerset Levels near Godney, some 3 miles north west of Glastonbury, Somerset, England. It has been designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument and covers an area of 400 feet north to south by 300 feet east to west. The village was built in about 300BC and occupied into the early Roman period (around 100AD) when it was abandoned, possibly due to a rise in the water level.

Located at 51.1636, -2.72583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Somerset, Somerset Levels, Iron Age sites in England, Archaeological sites in Somerset, Former populated places in England, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Somerset

Glastonbury Cricket Club

Glastonbury Cricket Club is an English amateur cricket club based in Glastonbury, Somerset. The club's first team plays in the West of England Premier League which is an accredited ECB Premier League, the highest level for recreational club cricket in England and Wales.

Located at 51.1444, -2.72302 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
English club cricket teams, Cricket in Somerset, Glastonbury

Tor Leisure Ground, Glastonbury

Tor Leisure Ground, previously known as Morlands Athletic Ground until 1986, is a former first-class cricket ground located in Glastonbury, Somerset. It hosted first-class matches for Somerset County Cricket Club between 1952 – 1973, and List A cricket between 1969 – 1978. It has been the home of Glastonbury Cricket Club since at least 1893, when the first recorded match was played on the ground.

Located at 51.1433, -2.72306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in Somerset, Glastonbury

North Perrott Cricket Club Ground

North Perrott Cricket Club Ground is a former List A cricket ground located in North Perrott, Somerset. It hosted a single Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy match in 2001 between Somerset Cricket Board and Wales Minor Counties. The ground has also been used by Somerset County Cricket Club and Board for numerous other matches. It has also hosted the Somerset women's cricket team occasionally since 2005. The ground is home to North Perrott Cricket Club, and has been since its creation in 1946.

Located at 51.1433, -2.72306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in Somerset