King's Norton
in Birmingham of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.412 and -1.919 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 24' 41" and W -1° 55' 9"
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: 02:08 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:44 am and 8:26 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Discover King's Norton

King's Norton in Birmingham (England) is a city in United Kingdom about 99 mi (or 159 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Local time in King's Norton is now 02:08 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of King's Norton, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Birmingham International Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 km), North-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 Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal in a distance of 57 mi (or 91 km), North-West. Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Tidbury Green, Birmingham, Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green and Oldbury. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 56%
Air Pressure 1005 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 93% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

6°C (43 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

6°C (43 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

13°C (55 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Crowne Plaza BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE

Address
4,5 mi
Central Square,Holliday Street
B1 1HH BIRMINGHAM
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


pentahotel Birmingham

Address
4,3 mi
Ernest Street 6-8
B1 1NS Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Brindleyplace

Address
4,5 mi
Brunswick Square 1
B1 2HW Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Novotel Birmingham Centre

Address
4,5 mi
70 Broad street
B1 2HT BIRMINGHAM
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


AC Hotel Birmingham

Address
4,4 mi
160 Wharfside Street, The Mailbox
B1 1RL Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


POSTBOX BY BRIDGESTREET

Address
4,4 mi
UNIT 120 THE POSTBOX UPPER MARSHALL STREET
B1 1LA BIRMINGHAM
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Spires Serviced Apartments

Address
4,4 mi
Viva, 10 Commercial Street
B1 1RH Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:30 - 19:00
Weekend: 10:30 - 19:00


Hallmark Birmingham Strathallan

Address
4,3 mi
Hagley Road 225
B16 9RY Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Birmingham Marriott Hotel

Address
4,2 mi
12 Hagley Road, Five Ways
B16 8SJ Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


PARK REGIS BIRMINGHAM

Address
4,2 mi
158 Broad STREET
B15 1DT Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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

Kings Norton Station circa 1961

Published: December 09, 2010
Length: 13:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 9teen48

Brief amateur cine film scenes at Kings Norton station, Birmingham, about 1961. Shows platform scenes, DMU and steam hauled passenger trains arriving and departing. Includes speeded up footage...


(HD) Trains passing Kings Norton | 21/01/12

Published: February 14, 2012
Length: 23:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: THAMESLINK319

Various trains passing Kings Norton Station. Includes: London Midland Class 170172 and 323 and Cross Country 170 and Voyagers. Like, comment and subscribe!


Nan & Grandad Woodcock - Station Road Cotteridge 1980

Published: December 05, 2013
Length: 57:20 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Paul Donovan

Nan Grandad Woodcock - Station Road Cotteridge 1980.


(HD) London Midland Class 323's at Bournville and Birmingham New Street

Published: February 11, 2012
Length: 23:21 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: TPWS Productions

A few class 323's and one voyager.


Birmingham Community Healthcare

Published: January 11, 2011
Length: 05:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: bhamcommunity

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust (BCHC) provides community and specialist healthcare services in the city of Birmingham and to the wider West Midlands region. As the largest community...


our journey from Birmingham to santapod

Published: August 31, 2014
Length: 45:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: VAGMEN

me and the boys on route to santa-pod got lost twice lol was driving a mk3 golf with s3 engine fitted.


Silent Night - Carols on the Green 2014

Published: December 25, 2014
Length: 54:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bournville Carillon

Silent Night sung at Bournville's 'Carols on the Green'. Held every Christmas Eve, thousands of people come to the Carol Service on the village green in Bournville, England. Accompanied by...


Fatima at Cadbury World

Published: April 02, 2013
Length: 22:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mohamed Gheewala

Video taken on 1/4/13 at Cadbury's World, Fatima eating the free Rice Krispies with Hot Chocolate Sauce given out after the Essence attraction.


Futureproof : Getting On With It : Character Perspectives

Published: November 23, 2009
Length: 22:43 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Birmingham City University

A conductor in an orchestra or a theatre director responds with inappropriate anger to a perceived mistake, or fails to give appropriate encouragement. In an...


Futureproof : Steve's Court Appearance : Steve Meets A Friend Afterwards

Published: November 23, 2009
Length: 25:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Birmingham City University

This critical incident has been developed to reflect a very common experience expressed by graduates in employment. Many graduates feed back from the workpla...


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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.

Hawkesley

Hawkesley is an area of Birmingham, England. It is part of 'The Three Estates', the housing estates Hawkesley, Pool Farm, and Primrose. These are to the south of (and effectively sub-areas of) Kings Norton. The Ordnance Survey grid reference is SP0477. Hawkesley was an important area of action during the English Civil War particularly around Hawkesley Farm which is situated further towards Longbridge site of the famous motor works.

Located at 52.397, -1.9327 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Areas of Birmingham, West Midlands

Stirchley, West Midlands

Stirchley is a southern area of Birmingham, England. Close to the districts of Kings Heath, Bournville, Selly Park, Cotteridge and King's Norton. Stirchley is a popular residential area for young professionals and families but sections are dilapidated. The area is served by Stirchley Library.

Located at 52.426, -1.922 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Areas of Birmingham, West Midlands

Lifford Reservoir

Lifford Reservoir in the Kings Norton district of Birmingham, England was built by the Worcester & Birmingham Canal company in 1815 to compensate Lifford Mill for water lost to the canal. It is located at the junction of the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal and the Worcester and Birmingham Canal and is on the River Rea Cycle Route. Angling is permitted subject to a charge outside the spring close season. Fish in the reservoir include tench, carp, pike, eels, perch, roach and bream.

Located at 52.4153, -1.91615 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Reservoirs in Birmingham, West Midlands, Canal reservoirs in England, Parks and open spaces in Birmingham, West Midlands

Cotteridge

Cotteridge is an area of Birmingham, England and is part of the Bournville ward. It is located about 4.5 miles south of Birmingham city centre. Connected to both the Watford Road and the Pershore Road, Cotteridge is a local shopping area.

Located at 52.4201, -1.927 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Areas of Birmingham, West Midlands

Bournville Cricket Ground

The Bournville Cricket Ground in Birmingham, England was used for first-class cricket by Worcestershire on two occasions. In 1910 they drew with Essex, and the following year they beat Surrey by two wickets. Warwickshire played Second XI matches here for a few years in the 1960s and 1970s. The ground also hosted four games in the ICC Trophy in 1979 (1), 1982 (2) and 1986 (1).

Located at 52.4275, -1.93399 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in the West Midlands (county)

Kings Norton Junction

Kings Norton Junction is the name of the canal junction where the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal terminates and meets the Worcester and Birmingham Canal at Kings Norton, Birmingham, England.

Located at 52.4123, -1.9227 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Stratford-upon-Avon Canal, Canal junctions in England, Canals in the West Midlands (county), Transport in Worcestershire

King's Norton Stop Lock

Kings Norton Stop Lock is a Grade II* listed building at Kings Norton Junction on the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal near its junction with the Worcester and Birmingham Canal. It is the only guillotine-gated stop-lock on a canal.

Located at 52.4132, -1.9194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Stratford-upon-Avon Canal, Canals in England, Canals in the West Midlands (county), Grade II* listed buildings in the West Midlands, Stop locks

Lifford railway station

Lifford railway station was a railway station in Cotteridge, Birmingham, England, on the Birmingham and Gloucester Railway's Camp Hill Line. The station operated between 1885 and 1940, closing due to the Second World War.

Located at 52.419, -1.9197 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Birmingham, West Midlands, Railway stations opened in 1885, Railway stations closed in 1940

Battle of Kings Norton

The battle of Kings Norton was fought on 17 October 1642. The Parliamentarians won the skirmish, which developed out of a chance encounter between Royalists under the command of Prince Rupert and Parliamentarians under the command of Lord Willoughby of Parham. Both forces had been on their way to join their respective armies which were destined to meet at Edgehill in the first pitched battle of the English Civil War, and after the skirmish both proceeded to join their respective armies.

Located at 52.4072, -1.9272 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1642 in England, Battles of the English Civil Wars, Military history of Worcestershire, Conflicts in 1642

Lifford, Birmingham

Lifford is a small area of Birmingham, England, located near Stirchley and Cotteridge. It is centred around the Lifford Reservoir.

Located at 52.4172, -1.9186 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Areas of Birmingham, West Midlands

Walkers Heath Park

Walkers Heath Park is a park in South West Birmingham that covers over 24 hectares (60 acres) nestled between the estates of Kings Norton and Druids Heath. Richard Page and Leanne Youngson, local residents decided to once more make the Park a thriving part of the community. They set up the Friends of Walkers Heath Park in November 2011. The two main entrances to the park are at:- Walkers Heath Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham. B38 0BL. and Druids Lane, Druids Heath, Birmingham. B14 5QE.

Located at 52.4018, -1.91222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Parks and open spaces in Birmingham, West Midlands, Birmingham City Council,

St Mary’s Church, Harborne, Birmingham

St Mary’s Church, Harborne, Birmingham is a Roman Catholic parish in the Archdiocese of Birmingham.

Located at 52.4238, -1.92567 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Roman Catholic churches in Birmingham, Passionists