Place to visit
Bathurst Basin, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
Bathurst Basin is a harbour basin in Bristol, England in United Kingdom. Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 38. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Harbour basin in Bristol, England · History
- Where
- United Kingdom · Commercial Road, BS1 6UB, Bristol
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 11 km as the crow flies
- Website
- cabotcruisingclub.co.uk
- Run by
- Cabot Cruising Club
- Coordinates
- 51.44659, -2.59496
What it is and where
Bathurst Basin is a harbour basin in Bristol, England in United Kingdom. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Wood lightship built 1885. Now club house of Cabot Cruising Club.
It is in Bristol, where this site lists 188 more places to see, 893 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 51.44659, -2.59496; the nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 11 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Cabot Cruising Club
It is one of the History places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Bathurst Basin is April to September.
- JanBetter not8:06
- FebPossible9:42
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:36
- MayBest time15:22
- JunBest time16:22
- JulBest time15:57
- AugBest time14:23
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:22
- NovBetter not8:33
- DecPossible7:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 38. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Redcliffe CavesSand mine in City of Bristol, United Kingdom237 m
- M ShedMuseum in Bristol, England, UK258 m
- The TheklaOriginally a cargo ship, now a music venue in Bristol, United Kingdom271 m
- John KingDiesel tug (tugboat) built in Bristol in 1935272 m
- MayflowerSteam tug (tugboat) built in Bristol in 1861294 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: History
- Stonehenge: Neolithic henge monument in Amesbury, Wiltshire, England, UK
- British Museum: national museum in London, United Kingdom
- Bath, Somerset
- Principality of Sealand: micronation in the North Sea
- Buckingham Palace: official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch
- Tower Bridge: bascule and suspension bridge in London
Every United Kingdom place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bathurst Basin?
It is a harbour basin in Bristol, England in United Kingdom. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Bathurst Basin?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 38.
How do you get to Bathurst Basin?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 11 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Redcliffe Caves, M Shed, The Thekla. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
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