Stoke St Michael
in Somerset of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.221 and -2.482 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 13' 15" and W -2° 28' 56"
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: 06:25 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:51 am and 6:37 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: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Stoke St Michael

Stoke St Michael in Somerset (England) with it's 731 habitants is located in United Kingdom about 104 mi (or 167 km) west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Stoke St Michael is now 06:25 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports close to Stoke St Michael, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Bristol International Airport in a distance of 15 mi (or 24 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, Camerton, Timsbury, Clutton and Priston. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 5°C / 41 °F

Morning Temperature 0°C / 32 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Chance of rainfall 8%
Air Humidity 95%
Air Pressure 972 hPa
Wind Speed High wind, near gale with 24 km/h (15 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 61% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Friday, 29th of March 2024

9°C (47 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

10°C (50 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

10°C (50 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Best Western Plus Centurion Midsomer Norton

Address
3,9 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


Charlton House Spa Hotel

Address
3,2 mi
near Glastonbury
BA4 4PR Shepton Mallet
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


CHARLTON HOUSE

Address
3,2 mi
CHARLTON ROAD 1
BA4 4PR SHEPTON MALLET
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Longbridge House

Address
3,4 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
3,7 mi
Wells Road
BA4 5JD Shepton Mallet
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Ston Easton Park

Address
5,1 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


Highwayman Inn Relaxinnz

Address
3,9 mi
Cannards Grave
BA4 4LY Shepton Mallet
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Prestleigh Inn

Address
4,4 mi
Prestleigh
BA4 4NL Shepton Mallet
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Oakhill Inn

Address
1,5 mi
Fosse Road
BA3 5HU Oakhill,Radstock
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


BABINGTON HOUSE

Address
3,6 mi
BABINGTON
BA11 3RW SOMERSET
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Oakhill - The Fosse Way (ORPA, S-N)

Published: May 04, 2013
Length: 26:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WiltshireByways

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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.


(GWR) Cranmore Station - Bygone Era

Published: June 28, 2013
Length: 16:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Steam trains by XxBec3509

(GWR) Cranmore Station - Bygone Era It's 1962 and its the end of the line for the Mendip Vale line. The heart of the community has benn ripped out by Beeching, the final trains offer services,...


Sleeper Replacement in Cranmore Station

Published: September 24, 2012
Length: 30:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ESRworkshop

During September, the Permanent Way Gang replaced 40 sleepers in Cranmore Station as part of a week long programme of work. This involved turning the rails out from the chairs, swapping the...


East Somerset Railway - Cranmore Station

Published: October 15, 2013
Length: 12:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Alex Forshaw


Black Prince retruns to the ESR Cranmore

Published: July 07, 2008
Length: 24:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jamie House

David Shepards 9F at the ESR.


East Somerset Railway (a ride on) 30th May 2011 with Taffy Tank 5637

Published: February 17, 2012
Length: 40:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: stardust0255

In May 2011, during a holiday trip to England (we come from Germany), we had the pleasure to have a ride with East Somerset Railway going from West Cranmore via Merryfield lane to Mandip vale...


SDPG Joan Startup

Published: December 17, 2013
Length: 27:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ESRworkshop

Rolls Royce Sentinel 0-4-0 'Joan', is started for the first time in 7 years in the Sentinel Diesel Preservation Group's new shed at Cranmore, East Somerset Railway.


Being run over by 5637

Published: August 27, 2012
Length: 26:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ESRworkshop

5637 traversing the point at the East end of Cranmore Station.


(HD)East Somerset Railway *Mendip Steam Dream* Gala 9th September 2012

Published: September 13, 2012
Length: 21:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Steam trains by XxBec3509

East Somerset Railway *Mendip Steam Dream* Gala 9th September 2012 The East Somerset Railway's *Mendip Steam Dream* gala was on the 8th & 9th September 2012. Locomotives in traffic: No.


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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.

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 2 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

Shatter Cave

Shatter Cave is a cave in Fairy Cave Quarry, near Stoke St Michael in the limestone of the Mendip Hills, in Somerset, England. It falls within the St. Dunstan's Well Catchment Site of Special Scientific Interest. The name commemorates the damage, done by blasting in the quarry, to some of the decoration within the cave.

Located at 51.2259, -2.4921 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Caves of the Mendip Hills, Limestone caves

Fairy Cave Quarry

Fairy Cave Quarry is between Stoke St Michael and Oakhill in the limestone of the Mendip Hills, in Somerset, England. Quarrying was first started on the site in the early 1920s. In 1963 the quarry was acquired by Hobbs (Quarries) Ltd. , and production on a much larger scale began. Excavations cut back into the hillside above St Dunstan's Well Rising, a Bristol Water abstraction point (long since abandoned), various caves were intercepted. The quarry ceased production in 1977.

Located at 51.2259, -2.4921 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Quarries in the Mendip Hills, Geology of Somerset

Stoke Lane Slocker

Stoke Lane Slocker is a cave near Stoke St Michael, in the Carboniferous Limestone of the Mendip Hills, in the English county of Somerset. It is 2.18 km in length and reaches a depth of 30m. It was previously known as Stoke Lane Swallet, but now the local name is preferred. The origin of the word "Slocker" is obscure, possibly from "slock" meaning to entice or lure away although the Gaelic word for swallow hole is "sluighaire".

Located at 51.2253, -2.47581 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Caves of the Mendip Hills, Limestone caves

Balch Cave

Balch Cave is a cave in Fairy Cave Quarry, near Stoke St Michael in the limestone of the Mendip Hills, in Somerset, England. The cave is part of the complex of passages feeding to St. Dunstan's Well Catchment Site of Special Scientific Interest and an abandoned Bristol Water abstraction point. It is named in honour of Herbert E. Balch who was famous for his exploration of the Caves of the Mendip Hills. The cave was broken into by quarry blasting in November 1961.

Located at 51.2259, -2.49214 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Caves of the Mendip Hills, Limestone caves

Hillier's Cave

Hillier's Cave is a cave in Fairy Cave Quarry, near Stoke St Michael in the limestone of the Mendip Hills, in Somerset, England. It falls within the St. Dunstan's Well Catchment Site of Special Scientific Interest. The cave was discovered on 13 February 1954, when blasting at one of the working faces opened up a cave passage, and is now choked with sludge waste from the quarry.

Located at 51.2259, -2.49214 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Caves of the Mendip Hills, Limestone caves

Cranmore railway station

Cranmore is the main railway station of the East Somerset Railway.

Located at 51.185, -2.478 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Heritage railway stations in Somerset

W/L Cave

W/L Cave is part of the Fairy Cave Quarry group of caves between Stoke St Michael and Oakhill in the limestone of the Mendip Hills, in Somerset, England. It is named after the initials of its discoverers, Bob Whitaker and Jerry Lavis, was first entered in the summer of 1967. It was the first significant cave to be discovered after the destruction of Balch Cave in the same (Fairy Cave) quarry.

Located at 51.2262, -2.49186 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Caves of the Mendip Hills, Limestone caves