Last Alteration: Sunday 07 April 2013
Whatley Quarry
Whatley Quarry
Whatley, Frome, Somerset, BA11 3LF
Whatley has been called a "super quarry", being one of the largest quarries in the UK. It was an ARC quarry, and now owned by Hansons, and its primary produce is limestone.
This location is private and has no or limited access only. The quarry is still operational, but there are tours of it during August arranged by the East Mendip Study Centre.
Access: privateStatus: alteredGeneric Shots
Time and the Rani (1)
Filmed: 5 Apr 1987
Urak watches Mel from behind a rock.
Time and the Rani (3)
Filmed: 5 Apr 1987
Mel is captured.
Time and the Rani (3)
Filmed: 5 Apr 1987
The Doctor is tricked by the Rani.
Photograph taken: 2007 by Colin Francis
"Generic shot of the quarry/lake"
Time and the Rani (2)
Filmed: 5 Apr 1987
Ikona rescues Mel from the bubble trap.
Other nearby locations:
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Westdown Quarry (Time and the Rani). No route recorded to this location.
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Cloford Quarry (Time and the Rani). No route recorded to this location.
Additional locations as the crow flies:
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Rousham Gardens (Warriors Gate): 8.41 miles. 
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Wells Cathedral (The Lazarus Experiment): 11.35 miles. 
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Wookey Hole Caves (The Silurians, Revenge of the Cybermen, The End of Time): 12.42 miles.
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Imperial Park (The Sun Makers): 15.93 miles.
Notable photos/media relating to the location:
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English Heritage - Aerial Photograph of the quarry
Further links about the location:
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BBC Science and Nature - Whatley Quarry, East Mendip Study Centre
Related Stories
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Time and the Rani [5 Apr 1987]
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