Elford
in Staffordshire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.691 and -1.721 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 41' 27" and W -1° 43' 15"
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: 01:47 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:34 am and 8:33 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: 2024-04-29 08:03:39

Discover Elford

Elford in Staffordshire (England) with it's 632 citizens is a town in United Kingdom about 106 mi (or 171 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Elford is now 01:47 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports near Elford, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Birmingham International Airport in a distance of 16 mi (or 26 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 53 mi (or 86 km), West. 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: Netherseal, Bickenhill, Meriden, Hampton in Arden and Rodsley. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 16°C / 61 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 57%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 72% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

16°C (61 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

15°C (59 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

11°C (51 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Drayton Manor

Address
5,7 mi
Drayton Manor Park
B78 3TW Tamworth
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Castle

Address
4,1 mi
Ladybank
B79 7NB Tamworth
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Holiday Inn Express TAMWORTH

Address
4,3 mi
Leisure Island,River Drive
B79 7ND TAMWORTH
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE BURTON UPON TRENT CENTRAL

Address
4,7 mi
DERBY ROAD
DE14 2JJ BURTON UPON TRENT
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Wychnor Park Country Club by Diamond Resorts

Address
4,3 mi
Wynchor Hall
DE13 8BU Barton under Needwood
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


TRAVELODGE TAMWORTH CENTRAL

Address
4,2 mi
BOLEBRIDGE STREET
B79 7AG TAWWORTH
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


TRAVELODGE BURTON A38 NORTHBOUND

Address
4,7 mi
A38 NORTHBOUND BARTON-UNDER-NEEDWOOD
DE13 8EG BURTON-UPON-TRENT
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


TRAVELODGE BURTON A38 SOUTHBOUND

Address
4,7 mi
A38 SOUTHBOUND BARTON-UNDER-NEEDWOOD
DE13 8EH BURTON-UPON-TRENT
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Drayton Court

Address
5,5 mi
Coleshill St
B78 3RG Tamworth
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 21:00


TRAVELODGE TAMWORTH M42

Address
6,7 mi
MOTO SERVICE AREA, GREEN LANE M42 MOTORWAY, JUNCTION 10
B77 5PS TAMWORTH
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

Ride to The Wall

Published: October 03, 2011
Length: 36:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SuperChristonabike

This was a bike run from Drayton Manor, just outside Tamworth in Staffordshire to The National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas in order to pay our respects at The Armed Forces Memorial - 'The...


Spring Slacklining

Published: April 07, 2013
Length: 40:21 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: douglas powley

First good day off sunny spring so I went slacklining. Sorry that my head is cut off there was no other place to put the camera :)


Roddige Palmer Moor 03 06 10 0001

Published: June 10, 2010
Length: 57:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Thermicphil

A flight in my Microlight from Roddige Airfield (Lichfield) to Palmer Moor Airfield (Uttoxeter).


National Memorial Arboretum

Published: June 02, 2012
Length: 55:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Dave44able

National Memorial Arboretum Leicester & Rutland County Royal British Legion Pipe Band.


National Memorial Arboretum - Military Police Memorial - flag and statue

Published: May 05, 2013
Length: 54:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ellrbrown

Flag flapping in the wind and statue. Part of the Military Police Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordshire. Royal Military Police Association.


Lola Lamour

Published: December 07, 2009
Length: 53:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Dave44able

Lola Lamour at the National Memorial Arboretum 6th Dec 2009.


National Memorial Arboretum - Royal Tank Regiment - flag and tank sculpture

Published: May 05, 2013
Length: 35:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ellrbrown

Flag flapping in the wind, with a tank sculpture. A memorial for the Royal Tank Regiment at the National Memorial Arboretum. Officers and soldiers since 1916. Alrewas, Staffordshire.


Legion Riders Branch Memorial Service

Published: May 04, 2013
Length: 28:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dave44able

Legion Riders Branch Memorial Service 4th May 2013 Saturday National Memorial Arboretum.


Lola Lamour

Published: December 06, 2009
Length: 15:24 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: Dave44able

Lola Lamour at the National Memorial Arboretum 6th dec 2009.


Pitsford-Roddige 28.06.10.wmv

Published: July 04, 2010
Length: 51:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Thermicphil

A flight in my Microlight (Pegasus XL-Q) from Pitsford near Northampton to Roddige airfield near Lichfield UK.


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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.

National Memorial Arboretum

The National Memorial Arboretum is a national site of remembrance at Alrewas, near Lichfield, Staffordshire, England. It gives its purpose as: The National Memorial Arboretum honours the fallen, recognises sacrifice and fosters pride in our country. It is a spiritually uplifting place and is emerging as a world-renowned centre for remembrance.

Located at 52.726, -1.728 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Monuments and memorials in Staffordshire, Arboreta in England, Charities based in Staffordshire, British military memorials and cemeteries, Royal British Legion

Shot at Dawn Memorial

The Shot at Dawn Memorial is a British Monument at the National Memorial Arboretum near Alrewas, in Staffordshire, UK in memory of the 306 British and Commonwealth soldiers executed after courts-martial for cowardice and desertion during World War I. The real usual cause for their offences has been re-attributed in modern times to post-traumatic stress syndrome and combat stress reaction.

Located at 52.7248, -1.7244 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Monuments and memorials in Staffordshire, World War I memorials in the United Kingdom, Military discipline and World War I, Capital punishment

Armed Forces Memorial

The Armed Forces Memorial is a national memorial in the United Kingdom, dedicated to the 16,000 servicemen and women of the British Armed Forces killed on duty or through terrorist action since the Second World War.

Located at 52.7274, -1.727 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
British military memorials and cemeteries, Monuments and memorials in Staffordshire, Lichfield, British Armed Forces

Elford railway station

Elford railway station was a railway station serving the village of Elford and the manor of Haselour Hall in Staffordshire, opened by the Midland Railway in 1850. It was between Tamworth and Burton upon Trent on the line originally built by the Birmingham and Derby Junction Railway. Originally it was called Haselour and later either Elford and Haselour or Haselour and Elford. It had two platforms on either of the double track with conventional Midland buildings.

Located at 52.6963, -1.7058 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former Midland Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1850, Railway stations closed in 1952, Disused railway stations in Staffordshire

Croxall railway station

Croxall railway station was a railway station serving the village of Croxall in Staffordshire between Tamworth and Burton upon Trent It was opened in 1840 by the Birmingham and Derby Junction Railway, one year after the line opened. It was called Oakley and Alrewas at first, changing to Oakley in 1849, then Croxall in 1856, closing in 1928. Another station named Oakley was opened in 1857 by the Midland Railway on its extension from Leicester to Bedford and Hitchin. This closed in 1958.

Located at 52.7215, -1.7191 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former Midland Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1840, Railway stations closed in 1928, Disused railway stations in Staffordshire

Croxall Lakes

Croxall Lakes is a nature reserve located between the villages of Croxall and Alrewas, Staffordshire, in the United Kingdom. The nature reserve comprises two lakes and grassland between them. The lakes were formed through the quarrying of sand and gravel deposits, these excavations subsequently flooded and were then restored to create the nature reserve. The site is managed by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and owned by the National Forest Company.

Located at 52.7275, -1.72045 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Visitor attractions in Staffordshire, Nature reserves in Staffordshire

Polish Forces War Memorial:National Memorial Arboretum

The National Memorial Arboretum near Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, comprises 150 acres of woodland and memorials dedicated to the fallen servicemen and women from World War I, World War and other conflicts of the 20th Century.

Located at 52.7245, -1.72616 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Military units and formations of Poland in World War II, World War II memorials, World War II memorials in the United Kingdom

St Peter's Church, Elford

St Peter's Church, Elford is a parish church in the village of Elford, Staffordshire in the United Kingdom. The church is situated on the eastern edge of the village on the north bank of the River Tame. The church is a Grade II* Listed Building. A church has stood on the current site since Norman times but the current building predominantly dates from the mid-19th century.

Located at 52.6928, -1.72741 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Church of England churches in Staffordshire, Grade II* listed buildings in Staffordshire, G. E. Street buildings, Anthony Salvin buildings


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Elford