West Horrington
in Somerset of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.224 and -2.614 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 13' 26" and W -2° 36' 50"
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: 05:06 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:50 am and 6:39 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: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into West Horrington

West Horrington in Somerset (England) is a town located in United Kingdom about 109 mi (or 176 km) west of London, the country's capital town.

Time in West Horrington is now 05:06 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 10 airports closer to West Horrington, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Bristol International Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 19 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 Blaenavon Industrial Landscape in a distance of 40 mi (or 65 km), North. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 1 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: East Harptree, Compton Martin, Clutton, Paulton and Chew Magna. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 47 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Chance of rainfall 4%
Air Humidity 85%
Air Pressure 983 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 15 km/h (10 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 96% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

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.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

9°C (48 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Bowlish House - Restaurant with rooms

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

Time Information

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


Longbridge House

Address
3,6 mi
78 Cowl Street
BA4 5EP Shepton Mallet
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Ston Easton Park

Address
5,2 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


The Sherston Inn

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

Time Information

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


Wookey Hole

Address
2,5 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


Highwayman Inn Relaxinnz

Address
4,8 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


Beryl

Address
0,5 mi
unknown
BA3 3JP Wells
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


ANCIENT GATEHOUSE

Address
1,7 mi
20 SADLER STREET
BA5 2SE WELLS
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


WHITE HART HOTEL

Address
1,7 mi
19 - 21 SADLER STREET
BA52RR WELLS
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Wells (Somerset)

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

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Tour of Wells City on Market Day . . .

Published: September 21, 2012
Length: 28:49 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: GordonDipple

Wonderful afternoon in Wells Somerset on Wednesday the 19th September 2012, went on a city tour with a very charismatic tour guide. If you would like to know more about the places and buildings...


Wells in Somerset UK bikecam

Published: February 18, 2011
Length: 43:57 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Tom Eveson

An introduction to the smallest city in the world. The cathedral town of Wells in Somerset Starting at the top of Vicars Close, the oldest residential street in Europe, if not the world, dating...


Wells in Somerset August 2013

Published: October 07, 2013
Length: 38:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: henryhvideofan

Wells, the smallest city in England and the only in Somerset. 28th of August 2013 Musik : " Flip a coin " highland-musikarchiv.com.


Wells Cathedral

Published: June 29, 2009
Length: 53:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PoundburyMedia

http://www.SilkFamily.org Wells Cathedral in Somerset, England. The Chapters House, Meeting room for the Canons of Bath & Wells. The Wells Astronomical Clock, Wells Market Place and Town Hall.


The Reindeer Parade in Wells, 2012.

Published: December 15, 2012
Length: 05:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Shaun Weston

This video is about the Reindeer Parade, which takes place in Wells every year.


England's smallest City - TSV 14/41

Published: October 14, 2014
Length: 02:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Toby D'Olier

Yes I know by population technically the answer is The City of London, but seeing as that's been swallowed up by a larger conurbation, I'm going with Wells. That is where we were for a long...


Wells

Published: February 14, 2011
Length: 47:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: toyotf1

Devon e Cornovaglia - Parte 12 Cattedrale di Wells.


Air ambulance touches down at A371 Wells by Tincknell roundabout after incident

Published: April 11, 2014
Length: 35:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Wells Journal

Traffic was closed after a woman was hurt in an incident on the A371 this evening. See the story at Wells Journal - http://ow.ly/vGU3w.


In the Belfry at Wells Cathedral

Published: June 02, 2012
Length: 19:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: bellminsterboy

The Belfry in the Harwell (South) Tower at Wells Cathedral after the practice. They were checking the fittings for a peal next Saturday ( I think). The Heaviest Ring of 10 bells in the world!...


Wells, Somerset - Somewhere I Once Lived

Published: July 04, 2012
Length: 32:44 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Jeff Garner

An old life long school chum, Phil Lancaster kindly offered to drive me Wells, Somerset to experience a nostalgic visit to the place I once lived in the 1950's. Supposedly I was evacuated there...


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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.

Mendip transmitting station

The Mendip transmitting station is a broadcasting and telecommunications facility, situated on the summit of Pen Hill, part of the Mendip Hills range in Somerset, England, at 305 metres above sea level. The station is located in St Cuthbert Out civil parish in Mendip district. It includes a 281.6 metres tall mast, which was built in 1967 and weighs around 500 tonnes, and is the tallest structure in the southwestern England.

Located at 51.2369, -2.62528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Somerset, Radio masts, Transmitter sites in England, Mendip Hills

Pen Hill

Pen Hill forms part of the Mendip Hills plateau in Somerset, England. The hill is located in St Cuthbert Out civil parish in Mendip district. The name Pen is believed to be Celtic for hill or tor. It gives its name to one of the four periclines which underlay the geology of the hills. The summit is 305 metres (1,001 ft) above sea level and is marked by an Ordnance Survey trig point. It is the second highest point on the Mendip Hills.

Located at 51.2367, -2.6259 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mendip Hills, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Somerset, Hills of Somerset

Diocese of Bath and Wells

The Diocese of Bath and Wells is a diocese in the Church of England Province of Canterbury in England. The diocese covers the county of Somerset and a small area of Dorset. The Episcopal seat of the Bishop of Bath and Wells is located in the Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew in the city of Wells in Somerset.

Located at 51.2103, -2.64278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Christianity in Bath, Somerset, Diocese of Bath and Wells, Organisations based in Somerset, Wells, Somerset, Christianity in Somerset, 909 establishments

Dinder House

Dinder House, a Grade II Regency listed building in the small village of Dinder, in Somerset, was built in 1801 by the Rev William Somerville on the site of a former manor house. The original house consisted of only the centre part of the building. The outer bays were added around 1850 by Vulliamy, and a further single-storey addition to the north dates from 1929.

Located at 51.1994, -2.60889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Grade II listed buildings in Somerset, Country houses in Somerset

Dulcote Quarry

Dulcote Quarry, was a limestone quarry at Dulcote, near Wells on the Mendip Hills, Somerset, England. The quarry measures around 600 metres from West to East and around 350 metres from North to South, with an area of 18 acres, which is surrounded by 80 acres of woodland. The floor of the quarry is 61 metres to 67 metres above Ordnance Datum. The site has been used for quarrying since the mid 19th century.

Located at 51.1981, -2.62395 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Quarries in the Mendip Hills, Mining in Somerset

Bishop's Palace, Wells

The Bishop's Palace, Wells, Somerset, England, is adjacent to Wells Cathedral and has been the home of the Bishops of the Diocese of Bath and Wells for 800 years. Part of the buildings are still used as a residence by the current bishop, however much of the palace is now used for public functions. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building.

Located at 51.2093, -2.64255 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wells, Somerset, 1210s architecture, Grade I listed buildings in Somerset, Episcopal palaces in England, Gardens in Somerset, Historic house museums in Somerset, Diocese of Bath and Wells

Vicars' Close, Wells

Vicars' Close, in Wells, Somerset, England, is claimed to be the oldest purely residential street with its original buildings all surviving intact in Europe. John Julius Norwich calls it "that rarest of survivals, a planned street of the mid-14th century". It comprises numerous Grade 1 listed buildings, comprising 27 residences (originally 44), built for Bishop Ralph of Shrewsbury, a chapel and library at the north end, and a hall at the south end, over an arched gate.

Located at 51.2115, -2.6437 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wells, Somerset, Grade I listed buildings in Somerset, 14th-century architecture, Streets in England, Roads in Somerset

Wells Theological College

Wells Theological College began operation in 1840 within the Cathedral Close of Wells Cathedral. In 1971 it merged with Salisbury Theological College, the students moved to Salisbury, and the new institution became known as the Salisbury & Wells Theological College, now Sarum College. The official year-book of the Church of England, 1885, indicates the daily routine of instruction and pastoral training provided for candidates for Holy Orders: WELLS THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE.

Located at 51.212, -2.644 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bible colleges, seminaries and theological colleges in England, Wells, Somerset, Educational institutions established in 1840