Place to visit
Nothe Fort, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
Nothe Fort is a fort in Weymouth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom (Dorchester). Interests: History, Museums and art and Architecture. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, 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
- Fort in Weymouth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom · History, Museums and art, Architecture
- Where
- United Kingdom · DT4 8UF
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 88 km as the crow flies
- Website
- nothefort.org.uk
- Coordinates
- 50.60737, -2.44389
What it is and where
Nothe Fort is a fort in Weymouth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom (Dorchester). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Dorchester, where this site lists 41 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.60737, -2.44389; the nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 88 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History, Museums and art and Architecture 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 Nothe Fort is April to September.
- JanBetter not8:14
- FebPossible9:46
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:16
- JunBest time16:13
- JulBest time15:49
- AugBest time14:19
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:25
- NovBetter not8:40
- DecPossible7:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | April to September | February to March, October and December |
| Museums and art | April to September | February to March, October and December |
| Architecture | April to September | February to March, October and December |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Nothe Fort has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- Weymouth MuseumLocal museum in Dorset, United Kingdom628 m
- Tudor House Museum, WeymouthBuilding in Weymouth, Dorset, England, UK676 m
- Weymouth Town BridgeRoad bridge in Weymouth, Dorset, England, UK815 m
- King's StatueStatue in Weymouth, Dorset, England, UK859 m
- Jubilee Clock Tower, WeymouthTourist attraction in Weymouth and Portland, Dorset, England, UK996 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 Nothe Fort?
It is a fort in Weymouth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, 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 Nothe Fort?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47.
How do you get to Nothe Fort?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 88 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 Weymouth Museum, Tudor House Museum, Weymouth, Weymouth Town Bridge. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
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