Whitton
in Powys of Wales, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.300 and -3.067 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 17' 59" and W -3° 4' 0"
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: 05:22 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:35 am and 8:42 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: 2024-05-02 08:23:34

Delve into Whitton

Whitton in Powys (Wales) is a city located in United Kingdom about 137 mi (or 220 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Whitton is now 05:22 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports closer to Whitton, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Gloucestershire Airport in a distance of 47 mi (or 76 km), South-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 Blaenavon Industrial Landscape in a distance of 37 mi (or 59 km), South. Also, if you like playing golf, there is an option about 22 mi (or 36 km). away. 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: Kington, Bucknell, Lingen, Kinsham and Mainstone. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 95%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

12°C (53 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

14°C (57 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

14°C (56 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Knighton Hotel

Address
3,1 mi
Broad Street
LD7 1BL Knighton
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Radnorshire Arms

Address
3,0 mi
High Street
LD8 2BE Presteigne
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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

Magali et Pete

Published: April 12, 2010
Length: 54:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: andrewcorden .

The Blessing of Pete and Magali 10th April 2010 Norton Church, near Presteigne, Powys, Wales.


Lego the creature from beneath

Published: September 01, 2011
Length: 08:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: MovieMakerinator

Would like to say thanks to google translate as the german scene would of never existed. :D.


15mm scale Clogher Valley Train

Published: October 11, 2008
Length: 55:10 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: neil ramsay

A battery powered model of The Clogher Valley Railtruck hauling a CVR coach and brake van on my garden line. The Clogher Valley was a 3 foot gauge line in Ulster, which ran for a large part...


Kinsham Raceway - Presteigne - DJI Phantom 2

Published: September 03, 2014
Length: 41:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Paul Dean

So a bunch of us went to Kinsham Raceway in Presteigne and had a ton of fun. The guys there were awesome and we'll be going again for sure. Really cannot recommend these guys enough! I took...


Minimoto Jr Club - Kinsham Raceway - 11 July 2010

Published: September 15, 2010
Length: 43:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TheCookiemeister

The club does it's best to get the kids on outdoor tracks once a month for a bit of fun, variety and help build confidence in preperation for racing, Kinsham is one of our favourites, its...


Go Karting with the DJI Inspire 1

Published: March 07, 2015
Length: 51:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Paul Dean

I took my DJI Inspire 1 out to Kinsham Raceway in Presteigne today - it was my Sister's Partner's Birthday and we all went along. Awesome weather, if a little windy with 20mph gusts. The Inspire...


VIRB0009

Published: March 22, 2015
Length: 23:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Roy Smock

Heat race from trevski's birthday at kinsham raceway. recorded on a garmin virb elite stuck to me lid :)


Knighton in Summer

Published: August 05, 2013
Length: 21:22 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Keith Owen

A selection of views from Knighton in Summertime.


Knighton hotel renovations 2010

Published: January 10, 2015
Length: 21:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Keith Owen

A brief light-hearted look at renovations carried out in 2010 at The Knighton Hotel.


Knighton house building from 1975

Published: January 08, 2015
Length: 20:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Keith Owen

Looking at houses built in Mill Field, Fyddd wood and Jackets estates in Knighton since 1975.


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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.

Battle of Bryn Glas

The Battle of Bryn Glas, (sometimes referred to in English accounts as the Battle of Pilleth - although Bryn Glas translates as green or blue hill) was fought on 22 June 1402, near the towns of Knighton and Presteigne in Powys. It was a great victory for the Welsh rebels under Owain Glyndŵr, and it resulted in the prolongation of the Welsh rebellion and the destabilisation of English politics for several years afterwards.

Located at 52.3068, -3.09703 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1402 in England, 15th century in Wales, Battles involving Wales, Battles involving England, History of Powys, Conflicts in 1402

Pilleth

Pilleth is a small village south of Knighton in Powys, Wales. It is the site of the ancient church and holy well of St. Mary’s which stands on Bryn Glas Hill overlooking the River Lugg, as it makes it way to Presteigne.

Located at 52.3063, -3.0905 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Powys, Holy wells, Radnorshire

Stanage Park

Stanage Park is a park located some 3 miles east of Knighton, Powys and near the settlement of Heartsease. It is an outstanding picturesque parkland laid out by Humphry Repton. The last and most complete of his three recognized Welsh landscape commissions. Repton's picturesque parkland improvements, castellated house and enclosed garden survive almost intact and are recorded in a 'Red Book', still kept at the house.

Located at 52.3236, -3.0285 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Houses in Powys, Visitor attractions in Powys, Gardens in Wales

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