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3About Athelney
Athelney occupies a small rise in the Somerset Levels, historically significant as King Alfred's refuge from Vikings in 878 AD. Reach it via the A361 from Taunton (10km northeast), with most visitors approaching from M5 Junction 25. The flat wetland landscape can flood in winter, and there are roughly 60 EV charging points in the wider area. A simple stone monument marks where Alfred's fort once stood.
Where is Athelney on the map?
Athelney is in England, at 51.056, -2.932 - about 8 km south-west of Middlezoy.
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EV Chargers in Athelney
- Old Works Road, Bridgwater150 kW
- Bridgwater Business Park, Bridgwater120 kW
- Huntworth Business Park M5, Bridgwater60 kW
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC, Bridgwater50 kW
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC, Bridgwater50 kW
Data source: OpenChargeMap
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Play a pub crawl round in Athelney
Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Athelney. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.
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What is the closest airport to Athelney?
The closest airport to Athelney is Exeter International Airport, 65 km (about 52 min by car). Other airports nearby: Bristol Airport.