Kings Norton
in Birmingham of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.400 and -1.933 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 24' 0" and W -1° 55' 59"
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: 11:02 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:50 am and 8:21 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-23 08:18:23

Explore Kings Norton

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

Local time in Kings Norton is now 11:02 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports in the wider vicinity of Kings Norton, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Birmingham International Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 14 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 92 km), North-West. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. We found 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, 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 4°C / 40 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 66%
Air Pressure 1023 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 90% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Wednesday, 24th of April 2024

9°C (49 °F)
5°C (40 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

9°C (49 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

8°C (46 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Birmingham Marriott Hotel

Address
5,0 mi
12 Hagley Road, Five Ways
B16 8SJ Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Golf and Country Club Abbey Hotel

Address
5,3 mi
Hither Green Lane Dagnell End Road
B989BE Redditch
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Hallmark Birmingham Strathallan

Address
5,0 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


PARK REGIS BIRMINGHAM

Address
5,1 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


Hillscourt

Address
3,5 mi
Rednal,Rose Hill
B45 8RS Lickey,Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:15 - 22:00
Weekend: 7:15 - 22:00


Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Broad Street

Address
5,3 mi
200 Broad Street
B15 1SU Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


University of Birmingham Conferences and events

Address
3,7 mi
48 Edgbaston Park Road
B15 2RA Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Woodlands Hotel

Address
5,2 mi
379-381 Hagley Road
B17 8DL Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Cobden Hotel Birmingham

Address
5,0 mi
166 Hagley Road
B16 9NZ Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Edgbaston Palace

Address
5,0 mi
Hagley Road 198-200
B16 9PQ Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
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.


DEMOLITION Longbridge South Works

Published: January 31, 2008
Length: 40:49 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: austinmemories

In Jan 2007 work started on Demolishing part of South Works around 'K' Gate where Herbert Austin started the Company in 1905. The Main brick building on the Lickey Road, was called South ...


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 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Areas of Birmingham, West Midlands

Wychall Reservoir

Wychall Reservoir, is a canal compensation reservoir in the Kings Norton district of Birmingham, England. It was built in the early 19th century by the Worcester Canal Company, after mill owners claimed that water was being taken from the River Rea to fill the canal, thereby reducing the working effectiveness of their mills. Now defunct as a reservoir it has been adopted by Birmingham City Council, along with the nearby Merecroft Pool, as a Local Nature Reserve.

Located at 52.4108, -1.9446 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Canal reservoirs in England

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

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 1 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 1 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

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 1 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 1 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,

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