Boxford
in West Berkshire of England, United Kingdom

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.442 and -1.384 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 26' 29" and W -1° 23' 2"
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: 07:55 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:31 am and 8:32 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
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: 2024-05-02 08:23:34

Delve into Boxford

Boxford in West Berkshire (England) is located in United Kingdom about 54 mi (or 87 km) west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Boxford is now 07:55 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports close to Boxford, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RAF Benson in a distance of 17 mi (or 28 km), North-East. 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 12 mi (or 19 km), West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. 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: Welford, Winterbourne, Newbury, Greenham and Farnborough. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 46 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 51 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Chance of rainfall 11%
Air Humidity 93%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

14°C (58 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

9°C (48 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

13°C (56 °F)
9°C (47 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Vineyard

Address
2,1 mi
Chapel Road
RG20 8Lu Stockcross
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Mercure Newbury Elcot Park Hotel

Address
2,4 mi
Elcot near Newbury
RG20 8NJ NEWBURY
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Donnington Valley Hotel & Spa

Address
3,1 mi
Oxford Road
RG14 3AG Donnington,Newbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 20:00
Weekend: closed


DoubleTree by Hilton Newbury North

Address
3,8 mi
M4 Junction 13 Oxford Road
RG20 8XY Chieveley,Newbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Newbury Town Centre South A339

Address
5,0 mi
PINCHINGTON LANE
RG14 7HL Newbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Crown and Garter

Address
5,8 mi
Inkpen Common,Inkpen
RG17 9QR Hungerford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 9:00 - 22:00


The Bell at Boxford

Address
2,5 mi
Lambourn Road
RG20 8DD Newbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Hare and Hounds

Address
2,7 mi
Old Bath Road
RG14 1QL Newbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 23:00


Chequers

Address
3,5 mi
Oxford Street 6
RG14 1JB Newbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Ye Olde Red Lion

Address
3,2 mi
Green Lane
RG20 8XB Newbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


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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.

Marsh Benham

Marsh Benham is a village in civil parish of Speen in the English county of Berkshire. It is situated in the unitary authority of West Berkshire, just west of Newbury.

Located at 51.404, -1.384 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kennet and Avon Canal, Villages in Berkshire, West Berkshire

RAF Welford

RAF Welford is an active Royal Air Force station in Berkshire, England. The airfield is located approximately 6 miles northwest of Newbury; about 50 miles west-southwest of London Opened in 1943, it was used during World War II by both the Royal Air Force and United States Army Air Forces. During the war it was used primarily as a transport airfield. After the war it was closed in 1946 and placed in reserve status.

Located at 51.47, -1.4 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Royal Air Force stations in Berkshire, West Berkshire, Bases of the United States Air Force in the United Kingdom, Airfields of the IX Troop Carrier Command in the United Kingdom

Copse Lock

Copse Lock is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, between Kintbury and Newbury, Berkshire, England. Copse Lock was built between 1718 and 1723 under the supervision of the engineer John Hore of Newbury. The canal is administered by British Waterways. The lock has a rise/fall of 6 ft 0 in (1.82 m).

Located at 51.4013, -1.39188 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal, Locks of Berkshire

Hamstead Lock

Hamstead Lock is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, at Hamstead Marshall between Kintbury and Newbury, Berkshire, England. Hamstead Lock was built between 1718 and 1723 under the supervision of the engineer John Hore of Newbury. The canal is administered by British Waterways. The lock has a rise/fall of 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m). It is a grade II listed building.

Located at 51.4013, -1.39188 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Grade II listed buildings in Berkshire, Locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal, Locks of Berkshire

Welford Park

Welford Park is a country house and estate in the village of Welford, near the town of Newbury in the English county of Berkshire. Whilst of some historical significance, the estate is perhaps best known for its displays of Snowdrops in early Spring. The church of Welford St Gregory, one of only two existing round-tower churches in Berkshire, is located adjacent to the house. The various chalk streams that make up the River Lambourn flow through the grounds.

Located at 51.456, -1.41358 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gardens in Berkshire, Grade I listed buildings in Berkshire, Grade I listed houses, Country houses in Berkshire, Visitor attractions in Berkshire, West Berkshire

Boxford Chalk Pit

Boxford Chalk Pit is a 0.4 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest at Boxford in Berkshire, notified in 1970.

Located at 51.4445, -1.38124 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Berkshire, Sites of Special Scientific Interest notified in 1970

Boxford Water Meadows

Boxford Water Meadows is a 14.0 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest at Boxford in Berkshire, notified in 1986.

Located at 51.4445, -1.38555 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Berkshire, Sites of Special Scientific Interest notified in 1986

Poughley Priory

Poughley Priory was a priory of Austin Canons at Chaddleworth in the English county of Berkshire, located between Great Shefford and Leckhampstead. It was established around 1160 and dissolved in 1525.

Located at 51.4789, -1.40166 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Monasteries in Berkshire, 1160 establishments in England, West Berkshire, Augustinian monasteries in England, Christian monasteries established in the 12th century, 1524 disestablishments in England