Pool Quay
in Powys of Wales, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.694 and -3.102 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 41' 39" and W -3° 6' 8"
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: 11:52 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:34 am and 8:44 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: 2024-05-03 08:06:06

Discover Pool Quay

Pool Quay in Powys (Wales) is a place in United Kingdom about 151 mi (or 242 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Pool Quay is now 11:52 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports near Pool Quay, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Hawarden Airport in a distance of 34 mi (or 54 km), North. 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 21 mi (or 33 km), North.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Llanfechain, Westbury, Oswestry, Llanfyllin and Whittington. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 51 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 91%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

10°C (50 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

15°C (59 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

14°C (57 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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

Great Little Trains of Wales (1) Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway

Published: August 24, 2009
Length: 38:12 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: OldVideoPro

Great Little Trains of Wales - the Welshpool and Llanfair Railway. This 2 foot 6 inch narrow gauge steam railway provides a tourist service for all the family. Built as a Light Railway...


Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway Gala 2011 part 3

Published: September 11, 2011
Length: 57:26 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: pennysteam

The final part of our film from the 2011 Gala featuring The Earl , The Countess, Joan & Dougal on the goods.


Return To Welshpool By Rail HD (Microsoft Train Simulator)

Published: May 22, 2009
Length: 09:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: IvanMorgan1966

A two minute trip into Welshpool on the light railway, in HD via Microsoft Train Simulator. Best viewed in HD (720p) The camera catches up with the train as it meanders through the woods...


WELSHPOOL & LLANFAIR Light Railway steam Gala 2011 part 2

Published: September 08, 2011
Length: 48:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pennysteam

In steam The Earl, The Countess, Just back in steam Joan along with Dougal.


Through The Streets of Welshpool By Rail HD Microsoft Train Simulator

Published: January 11, 2009
Length: 54:01 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: IvanMorgan1966

Best viewed in HD (720p). This is a short trip, courtesy Microsoft Train Simulator, from the original terminus of the Welshpool and LLanfair Light Railway, adjacent to the mainline station,...


Roof gap welshpool skatepark smiley

Published: September 26, 2011
Length: 06:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: smileybmxer

Roof gap welshpool skatepark smiley.


Welshpool & Llanfair light railway

Published: September 21, 2008
Length: 14:20 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Iain Paton

A run on the Welshpool in September 2008.


Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway part 2

Published: April 16, 2009
Length: 04:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: colin125gwr

Llanfair to Welshpool 13 04 2009 On a sunny bank holiday in wales.


822 The Earl at Y Trallwng Sgwar Gigfran/Welshpool Raven Square on 14th June 2014

Published: June 16, 2014
Length: 23:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JohnnoRail

Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway's 822 "The Earl" arrives at Welshpool Raven Square, runs around the train of three Hungarian coaches and the departs on the last journey of the day to Llanfair...


Welshpool and Llanfair Railway, 16/07/11.

Published: July 20, 2011
Length: 19:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MG06ZT (Keith Turner)

On a day spent chasing tractors, there was a gap in the middle of the day so a visit to the Welshpool and Llanfair Railway was in order. This is the first time i've posted a narrow gauge...


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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.

Criggion Radio Station

Criggion Radio Station was a transmitter site latterly operated by BT on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence. It was located near the village of Criggion in the parish of Bausley with Criggion, which lies in the county of Powys, Wales. It was established in World War II as a back-up unit for Rugby Radio Station and took over the latter's traffic for a short period in 1943 following a fire at Rugby.

Located at 52.7225, -3.06295 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Transmitter sites in Wales, Buildings and structures in Powys

Welshpool railway station

Welshpool railway station is a railway station on the Cambrian Line, in Powys, mid-Wales. It serves the town of Welshpool.

Located at 52.6575, -3.13995 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Powys, Former Cambrian Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1860, Railway stations closed in 1992, Railway stations opened by British Rail, Railway stations opened in 1992, Railway stations served by Arriva Trains Wales, DfT Category F1 stations

Maes y Dre Recreation Ground

Maes y Dre Recreation Ground is a multi-use stadium in Welshpool, Wales. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Welshpool Town F.C.. The stadium has a capacity of 3,000.

Located at 52.6555, -3.14462 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Wales, Stadiums in Wales, Buildings and structures in Powys

Strata Marcella

The Abbey of Strata Marcella (Welsh: Abaty Ystrad Marchell) was a medieval Cistercian monastery situated at Ystrad Marchell (Strata Marcella being the Latinised form of the Welsh name) on the west bank of the River Severn near Welshpool, Powys, Wales.

Located at 52.6861, -3.10925 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cistercian monasteries in Wales, History of Powys, Buildings and structures in Powys, 1170 establishments, Christian monasteries established in the 12th century, 1536 disestablishments in Wales, 12th-century establishments in Wales

Arddleen railway station

Arddleen railway station served the village of Arddlin in Powys, Wales, sited on the former Cambrian Railways between Oswestry and Welshpool. Served by the Oswestry and Newtown railway, it was situated near the English border.

Located at 52.7349, -3.09525 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Powys, Beeching closures in Wales, Railway stations opened in 1863, Railway stations closed in 1965, Former Cambrian Railway stations

Welshpool High School

Welshpool High School is located in Welshpool, Powys. It is a combined secondary school and sixth form, catering for pupils aged 11 – 19.

Located at 52.6653, -3.1369 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Secondary schools in Wales