Crank
in St. Helens of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.492 and -2.748 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 29' 29" and W -2° 44' 51"
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: 04:00 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:50 am and 8:27 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: 2024-04-23 08:18:23

Discover Crank

Crank in St. Helens (England) is a town in United Kingdom about 176 mi (or 283 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Crank is now 04:00 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports near Crank, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Liverpool John Lennon Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 19 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 Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal in a distance of 37 mi (or 59 km), South. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: St Helens, Eccleston, Prescot, Whiston and Knowsley. 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 6°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 49%
Air Pressure 1025 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 65% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Wednesday, 24th of April 2024

11°C (53 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

10°C (51 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

7°C (45 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

ibis Styles Haydock

Address
3,7 mi
4 Galway Crescent Piele Road Haydock
WA110GR Haydock
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Travel Inn

Address
3,9 mi
Orrell Road
WN5 8HQ Wigan
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


St. Helens (A580/East Lancs)

Address
5,2 mi
GARSWOOD OLD ROAD EAST LANCS ROAD
WA11 7LX St Helens
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


TRAVELODGE HAYDOCK ST. HELENS

Address
3,8 mi
A580 PIELE ROAD HAYDOCK
WA11 9TL ST HELENS
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


St. Helens South

Address
5,1 mi
LEA GREEN ST HELENS
WA9 4TT MERSEYSIDE
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Liverpool Rainhill

Address
5,8 mi
804 WARRINGTON ROAD RAINHILL
L35 6PE LIVERPOOL
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Holiday Inn Express WIGAN

Address
5,6 mi
Martland Mill,Martland Mill Lane
WN5 0LX Wigan
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - 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.

Views of St Helens

Published: December 20, 2012
Length: 34:23 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Peter Stuart

Views of st Helens by psc-photography is a random selection of photographs of trhe town of St Helens in Merseyside. For further information about website photography and video contact Peter...


Carr Mill Dam St. Helens

Published: May 21, 2014
Length: 10:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: The adventures of Quattro

Please watch in full 1080 HD Carr Mill Dam St.Helens. Flight over Carr Mill Dam. St. Helens. This is part of an on going project to document the town and it's many landmarks. This video is...


Chester City Transport YMA 99W (Preserved)

Published: June 09, 2014
Length: 18:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Merseyside Buses

99 the first of a batch of four Northern Counties bodied Dennis Dominators supplied new to Chester City Transport back in March 1981. It is filmed on free service 3 to Denton's Green Cemetery...


Beautifu Bristol Beaufort Testing Flights at St Helens Teaser Clip

Published: September 24, 2014
Length: 01:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Servoboy

Thanks for stopping by. A quick teaser of a model in test, thats yet to be painted and finished. More video to come, but for now a clip from the small bit of this models first flight at St...


The Best Beauty Salon in St Helens | Top Notch Beauty Salon in St Helens

Published: April 08, 2015
Length: 32:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Health Channel

Soon to be revealed... where you can find the Best Beauty Salon in St Helens. Is your skin looking dull and drab and in need of some attention? Are you frustrated with the appearance of your...


Van Theft Fail College Street, St.Helens. FAIL!!!!!!

Published: December 10, 2014
Length: 38:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Richard Wilson

2 Idiots try to steal a van on Gerards Park, College Street, St.Helens and Fail. These 2 chavs decided it would be a good idea to stand in front of a camera, while trying to steal a van. Stylishly...


Falcon Kits Eastbourne Monoplane - Indoors at St Helens September 2013

Published: September 16, 2013
Length: 50:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Servoboy

This model is fantastic. It's built well and it performs wells. I was trying out a new camera, hopefully I can improve the videos with the G5 from Panasonic. The light at St Helens Indoor is...


Canadair CL 84 Dynavert Helicopter / Plane Model by Chris at St Helens Indoor

Published: September 24, 2014
Length: 54:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Servoboy

Thanks for calling by. Canadair CL 84 Dynavert Helicopter or Plane or Both? Over many month's spaced out meetings at St Helens we've been watching Chris Fouweather trying to get a grip...


JP Nano Tiger Flown by Malcom at St Helens Indoors - 14g of Micro Flying Fun

Published: September 16, 2013
Length: 01:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Servoboy

Malcolm's Micro Nano Tiger Moth ( there's more videos of ServoBoys on here to, check the video list out) The Model shown flying here is being flown by Malcom ( you get a 1/2 second look at...


German HE219 Nightfighter UHU 2 now painted up FLYING at St Helens

Published: October 11, 2014
Length: 27:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Servoboy

The HE219 UHU had flown at the last St Helens meet. In its white depron naked state. Much lighter than it's now painted state. There's still some bits to paint and sort out. Anyway today...


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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.

Wish FM

Wish FM is a British Independent Local Radio that serves the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan in Greater Manchester and the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens, Merseyside. The station takes its name from the initials WIgan and St Helens. It broadcasts on 102.4 FM from a transmitter powered by a wind-up generator at Billinge Hill in the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens on air since 1 April 1997.

Located at 53.5092, -2.7197 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Manchester, Media in Wigan, Radio stations established in 1997

St Helens North (UK Parliament constituency)

St. Helens North is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 1997 by David Watts, a member of the Labour Party.

Located at 53.486, -2.714 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parliamentary constituencies in North West England, United Kingdom Parliamentary constituencies established in 1983, Politics of St Helens, Merseyside

Billinge Hill

Billinge Hill, also known as Billinge Lump, is the highest point in the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens in North West England. It is also the highest point of Merseyside. It lies in Billinge, within the historic county boundaries of Lancashire. A beacon tower is at the summit. Built as a summerhouse to Winstanley Hall in the 18th century, it was used for the Year 2000 celebrations.

Located at 53.5071, -2.71766 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Marilyns of England, St Helens, Merseyside, Highest points of English counties

Carr Mill Dam

Carr Mill Dam is situated north of St Helens town centre, on the A571 (Carr Mill Road), in Merseyside. It is the county's largest body of inland water, and offers picturesque lakeside trails and walks, as well as national competitive powerboating and angling events. It is home of Lancashire Powerboat Racing Club established in 1923 where club, national and international powerboat racing takes place.

Located at 53.477, -2.715 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
St Helens, Merseyside, Buildings and structures in St Helens, Merseyside

Birchley Hall

Birchley Hall is a grade II* listed Elizabethan house built in about 1594, in Billinge, Merseyside, England. It is situated in postcode WN5 7QL. Birchley Hall was bought by Christopher Anderton of Lostock in about 1581. The present building was built by one son, James and extended by another son, Thurston in 1594. There is an inscription stone carved with 'TA 1594' on the front of the house, TA being attributed to Thurston.

Located at 53.492, -2.716 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Merseyside, Country houses in Merseyside, Grade II* listed buildings in Merseyside

Rainford College

Rainford College is a sixth form college located in St Helens, Merseyside. Rainford College was first given "sixth form" status in 1989 when St Helens council wanted to bring more of a future to the stability of youngsters throughout the area. It is a well balanced, high performing school which is currently second in the results table in the St Helens area, behind Carmel College. The actual college itself consists of small to medium sized rooms.

Located at 53.502, -2.783 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sixth form colleges in Merseyside

Crank Caverns

Crank Caverns is the common name of the remains of the Rainford Delph Quarry near Crank in Merseyside. It is a network of underground tunnels and caverns, as well as an extensive woodland. Information in the St. Helens local history archives states that mining began here as early as 1730, with a small stone quarry known as Rainford Delph. As the quarry expanded, cost of purchasing land in order to open cast mine it increased, so it was decided to opt for a different method.

Located at 53.491, -2.737 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Caves of Merseyside

Carr Mill railway station

Carr Mill railway station was on the Lancashire Union Railway in the Carr Mill area of St Helens, England. It opened on 1 January 1896 and closed on 1 January 1917.

Located at 53.471, -2.7173 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in St Helens, Merseyside