Sparkhill
in Birmingham of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.449 and -1.863 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 26' 56" and W -1° 51' 47"
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: 10:41 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:45 am and 8:24 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Touring Sparkhill

Sparkhill in Birmingham (England) is a town located in United Kingdom about 98 mi (or 158 km) north-west of London, the country's capital place.

Time in Sparkhill is now 10:41 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports nearby Sparkhill, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Birmingham International Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km), 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 the game of golf, there are several options within driving distance. We collected 1 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Birmingham, Dickens Heath, Tidbury Green, Cheswick Green and Solihull. 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 / 38 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 59%
Air Pressure 1004 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 80% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 26th of April 2024

8°C (46 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

5°C (42 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

9°C (49 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Staying Cool at Rotunda Stylish Serviced Apartments

Address
2,5 mi
Rotunda,New Street 150
B2 4PA Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Macdonald Burlington

Address
2,5 mi
Burlington Arcade, 126 New Street
B2 4JQ Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


pentahotel Birmingham

Address
2,4 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


Conference Aston

Address
2,8 mi
Aston Triangle
B4 7ET Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 09:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre

Address
2,3 mi
131 Digbeth
B5 6DR Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Clayton Hotel Birmingham

Address
2,5 mi
Albert Street 106
B5 5LG Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Shaftesbury House - Our City Apartments

Address
2,4 mi
59-61 Station Street
B5 4DY Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE

Address
2,4 mi
Smallbrook,Queensway
B5 4EW BIRMINGHAM
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Royal George Hotel

Address
1,9 mi
325, GARRISON LANE
B9 4PN Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE BIRMINGHAM CENTRAL MOOR STREE

Address
2,5 mi
CARRS LANE
BA 7SS BIRMINGHAM
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

Nearly a SMIDSY and a RLJ (BNZ 5860)

Published: May 29, 2011
Length: 31:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: zenfarion

Two clips from my journey in a lady starts to pull out on me but spots me just in time. Then a bit later a guy in a Mercedes goes colour blind and blasts through on red. Interestingly he doesn't...


Super Meat Boy Walkthrough Playthrough

Published: July 14, 2013
Length: 33:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TheOcelotGamers

Hey Check Out My Video On The Classic Arcade Game Super Meat Boy! Please Leave a Like If You Enjoyed the Video! It really helps me to keep making videos! Got a Question? Or Just Wanna Let...


Muslim Aid Visits Elderly In Tipton - Muslim Aid Warm Heart Campaign

Published: February 25, 2014
Length: 31:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MuslimAidBirmingham

Muslim Aid Birmingham Staffs and Volunteers visited a volunteer lead Friday gathering for the elderly members of the Tipton community as part of our Winter Campaign. Few of the local Councillors;...


Colas Class 70804 Tyseley light engine 5/5/2014

Published: May 06, 2014
Length: 53:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Lickey Man

Passes light engine after a signal stop at Tyseley station.


Apr 3, 2013

Published: April 13, 2013
Length: 00:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: shahed khan

via youtube Capture.


Tyseley open day 2012 cavalcade

Published: July 06, 2012
Length: 48:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Boomsdog

The cavalcade of 46233, 6201, 4965, and 5043 at the 2012 Tyseley open day.


Moseley tennis club promo video

Published: October 26, 2006
Length: 51:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mhangl

A promo video for moseley tennis club in birmingham uk. We are a very friendly club that caters for all standards. Please check out the club website at www.moseleytennis.co.uk for further info.


5Z59 - Hogwarts at Small Heath! 20/05/10.

Published: May 21, 2010
Length: 57:24 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: MG06ZT (Keith Turner)

5Z59 - 5972 Olton Hall (carrying Hogwarts Castle name) passes Small Heath, Birmingham on route to Tyseley on it's move from Carnforth to Southall. WCRC movement 20/05/10. It is seen stopping...


Small Heath 19-11-2011

Published: February 02, 2012
Length: 00:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: GJDobbzy

This is a quick video i did at Small Heath station wile i was waiting for The Double Headed Panniers steam tour to go throw. See meany moden train serivces running included the new class 172...


Small Heath and Dorridge Stations.

Published: February 24, 2010
Length: 03:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MG06ZT (Keith Turner)

While I was waiting for the steam movement on the 22/02/10, I filmed some modern traction. These are a few of the clips. At Small Heath 67024 runs light engine, south, and passes 150108...


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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.

Sparkbrook and Small Heath

Sparkbrook and Small Heath is a defunct administrative district, formerly managed by its own district committee, in Birmingham, England. Its boundaries were those of the Birmingham Sparkbrook and Small Heath parliamentary constituency.

Located at 52.4638, -1.8752 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Areas of Birmingham, West Midlands

Sarehole

Sarehole is an area in Hall Green, Birmingham, England (formerly in Worcestershire, but transferred to the city in 1911). Sarehole, a name no longer used in addresses, was a hamlet which gave its name to a farm (now built over) and a mill. It extended from the ford at Green Lane, southwards for about a mile, along the River Cole to the Dingles.

Located at 52.4341, -1.85581 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Areas of Birmingham, West Midlands

Sparkhill

Sparkhill is an inner-city area of Birmingham, England, situated between Springfield, Hall Green and Sparkbrook.

Located at 52.4505, -1.86416 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Areas of Birmingham, West Midlands

Birmingham Sparkbrook and Small Heath (UK Parliament constituency)

Birmingham, Sparkbrook and Small Heath was a parliamentary constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elected one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first-past-the-post system of election. The constituency was notable for having the largest percentage of Muslim voters of any UK constituency at 48.8% (based on 2001 census figures). The seat was abolished following a review of parliamentary boundaries by the Boundary Commission for England.

Located at 52.457, -1.847 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
United Kingdom Parliamentary constituencies established in 1997, United Kingdom Parliamentary constituencies disestablished in 2010, Small Heath, Birmingham

John Morris Jones Walkway

John Morris Jones Walkway is a path on the River Cole in Hall Green, Birmingham, England (in an area once called Sarehole). It is part of the Shire Country Park. John Morris Jones was a headmaster of George Dixon Junior School in west Birmingham from 1960 – 1980. He wrote extensively about the local history of the South Birmingham area, particularly Yardley, Hall Green and Sarehole.

Located at 52.4341, -1.85581 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Areas of Birmingham, West Midlands

Wake Green

Wake Green is a historical area in south Birmingham, England between Moseley, Kings Heath, and Hall Green. Like nearby Sarehole it is no longer a postal address. It used to straddle the parish boundary of Yardley (Worcestershire at the time) and Kings Norton and was an area of "waste land", that is, land which had not yet been cultivated. In the past it had a post mill (windmill) – Wake Green Mill – mentioned in a deed of 1664 when it was in the possession of Richard Grevis.

Located at 52.4386, -1.87639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Areas of Birmingham, West Midlands

St Agatha's Church, Sparkbrook

The Church of St Agatha is a parish church in the Church of England in Sparkbrook in Birmingham, England.

Located at 52.4602, -1.87486 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Grade I listed buildings in the West Midlands, Grade I listed churches, Church of England churches in Birmingham, West Midlands, Religious buildings completed in 1901

Ladypool Junior & Infant School

Ladypool Primary School is a Grade II* listed primary school on Stratford Road in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, England. It stands next to St Agatha's Church. It was built as Stratford Road Primary in 1885 by architects Martin & Chamberlain as a Birmingham board school, one of around forty schools built by that firm in an innovative style as a result of the Elementary Education Act 1870.

Located at 52.4611, -1.8749 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Grade II* listed buildings in the West Midlands, Primary schools in Birmingham, West Midlands

Balti Triangle

The Balti Triangle is an area of Balti houses clustered along Ladypool Road, Stoney Lane and Stratford Road, to the south of Birmingham city centre. It covers parts of Sparkbrook, Sparkhill and Balsall Heath. This area probably contains Birmingham's highest concentration of balti restaurants, as well as some of the oldest to be found in Britain. Birmingham is popularly believed to be the birthplace of the Balti curry

Located at 52.45, -1.87 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
English cuisine, Pakistani cuisine, Indian cuisine in the United Kingdom, Desi cuisine, Pakistani cuisine in the United Kingdom

Nelson Mandela Primary School

Nelson Mandela Primary School is a primary school located in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, England. The primary school opened on the 7th of September 1987, and was visited by Nelson Mandela on the 11th of October 1993. As of December 2008, the has 496 students.

Located at 52.4564, -1.8747 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Primary schools in Birmingham, West Midlands

Ghamkol Shariff Masjid

Central Jamia Mosque Ghamkol Sharif is a major Sunni-run mosque in the Small Heath area of Birmingham, England. Construction work was started on 15 March 1992 in the holy month of Ramadan. Each night throughout construction, a hafiz would recite the Quran on the construction site.

Located at 52.465, -1.8585 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Places of worship in Birmingham, West Midlands, Mosques in England

St John's Church, Sparkhill

St John's Church is an Anglican church in Sparkhill Birmingham. St John's is a welcoming multi-ethnic church situated in the heart of Birmingham's Balti Belt, it is one of England's most ethnically and religiously diverse parishes. The main Sunday service is held at 10.30am, the first Sunday of the month being an All Age Service follwed by a shared meal for those who wish to stay. The church is a member of the South Asian Forum of the Evangelical Alliance and the New Wine Network of churches.

Located at 52.4542, -1.86575 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Grade II listed buildings in the West Midlands, Grade II listed churches, Religious buildings completed in 1888, 19th-century Church of England church buildings, Buildings on the Buildings at Risk Register, Church of England churches in Birmingham, West Midlands