Balsall Common
in Solihull of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.392 and -1.650 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 23' 30" and W -1° 39' 1"
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: 05:00 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:57 am and 8:13 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: 2024-04-19 08:03:45

Delve into Balsall Common

Balsall Common in Solihull (England) with it's 7,039 habitants is located in United Kingdom about 89 mi (or 143 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Balsall Common is now 05:00 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports close to Balsall Common, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Birmingham International Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 10 km), North-West. 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 Blenheim Palace in a distance of 57 mi (or 92 km), South-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Berkswell, Barston, Meriden, Hampton in Arden and Bickenhill. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 54 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 59%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 58% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

10°C (50 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

9°C (49 °F)
4°C (38 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

6°C (42 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hilton Birmingham Metropole

Address
4,9 mi
The NEC Birmingham Pendigo Way
B40 1PP Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Novotel Birmingham Airport

Address
5,4 mi
Birmingham Airport West Midlands
B26 3QL BIRMINGHAM
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Crowne Plaza BIRMINGHAM NEC

Address
4,7 mi
Pendigo Way,National Exhibition Centre
B40 1PS BIRMINGHAM
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Genting Hotel

Address
4,9 mi
Resorts World Birmingham,Pendigo Way
B40 1PU Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Old Hall House

Address
5,4 mi
Meriden Road, Nr Meriden
CV7 8DX Coventry
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel & Country Club

Address
5,0 mi
Maxstoke Lane, Meriden
CV7 7HR Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Best Western Plus Windmill Village Hotel Golf & Leisure Club Allesley

Address
3,8 mi
Birmingham Road
CV5 9AL Coventry
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Best Western Plus Manor

Address
3,0 mi
Main Road 107-109
CV7 7NH Meriden,Coventry
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Milsoms Hotel

Address
4,0 mi
6-8 HIGH STREET
CV8 1LZ Kenilworth
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Quality Coventry

Address
4,0 mi
Birmingham Rd
CV5 9BA Coventry
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

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Berkswell Train Station

Published: January 16, 2015
Length: 28:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: scott567100

Train Service From Coventry To Birmingham New Street Calling At Berkswell.


The Grange Airsoft 05/04/2014 GoPro

Published: April 06, 2014
Length: 36:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Alexander Smith

A mix of videos from all the games of the day. http://www.grangeairsoft.com/


The Grange Airsoft Football Game 05/04/2014 GoPro

Published: April 06, 2014
Length: 44:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Alexander Smith

Ball in the centre of the compound, two goals each side. Get the ball into the other teams goal.. Like football.. but with guns... http://www.grangeairsoft.com/


Airsoft Surgeon European Championship 2013 Video 72

Published: November 05, 2013
Length: 26:53 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Popular Airsoft

Tifanny Lau in action at the final stage during the second day of the Airsoft Surgeon European Championship held last 19-20 October 2013 at The Grange in Balsall Common, Coventry, United Kingdom ...


AAF7 GHK G5 Preview

Published: May 25, 2013
Length: 25:30 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: yosser65

Featuring the GHK G5 GBB 'concept' rifle available from http://www.milspecsolutions.co.uk FULL Review: http://www.airsoftodyssey.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/ghk-g5-gbb-review.html Created By: Yosser...


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Published: August 22, 2010
Length: 14:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mark Chute

Created on August 22, 2010 using FlipShare.


Out for a fag

Published: December 23, 2007
Length: 59:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mark Chute

Out for a fag.


Airsoft CQB Training @ AAF3

Published: May 27, 2011
Length: 38:25 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: yosser65

Filmed by Yosser www.airsoftodyssey.blogspot.com @ The 3rd Airsoft Arms Fair, The Grange, Balsall Common, West Midlands, CV7 7FP on 21/05/2011. CQB training provided by STIRLING Airsoft and.


The Grange Airsoft Tower Game 05/07/2014 GoPro HD

Published: July 05, 2014
Length: 39:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Alexander Smith

First game of the day, Assault the towers in the compound. Place Satchels at the base of the two towers to win. http://www.grangeairsoft.com/


The Grange Airsoft 06/09/2014 VIP Escort GoPro HD

Published: September 09, 2014
Length: 07:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Alexander Smith


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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.

Heart of England Way

The Heart of England Way is a long distance walk of around 160 km through the Midlands of England. The walk starts from Milford Common on Cannock Chase and ends at Bourton on the Water in the Cotswolds passing through the counties of Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Gloucestershire. The walk provides links to a number of other long distance walks: the Beacon Way, Staffordshire Way, Arden Way, Cotswold Way, Oxfordshire Way, and Thames Path. It is maintained by the Heart of England Way Association.

Located at 52.3818, -1.6814 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Long-distance footpaths in England, Geography of Staffordshire, Geography of Warwickshire, Geography of Gloucestershire, Visitor attractions in Gloucestershire, Visitor attractions in Warwickshire, Visitor attractions in Staffordshire

Meriden Gap

The Meriden Gap is a mostly rural area located in the West Midlands between Solihull and Coventry. It serves as a green belt which separates the latter from the large West Midlands conurbation, which includes Birmingham and Wolverhampton. The 'Gap' takes its name from the village central to the area, Meriden, although the largest settlement is the small town of Balsall Common.

Located at 52.4, -1.65 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Areas of the West Midlands (county), Geography of Warwickshire

Berkswell railway station

Berkswell railway station, in the West Midlands of England, takes its name from the nearby village of Berkswell, but it is actually located much closer to the larger village of Balsall Common. In fact the station originally opened as Docker's Lane, changed to Berkswell on 1 January 1853, then to Berkswell & Balsall Common on 1 February 1928 before reverting to Berkswell again. It is situated on the West Coast Main Line between Coventry and Birmingham.

Located at 52.396, -1.643 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Solihull, Former London and North Western Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1838, Railway stations served by London Midland, DfT Category E stations

A452 road

The A452 is a road in England, which runs from Leamington Spa, Warwickshire to Brownhills in Staffordshire. It is the major link to the M6 motorway for both Leamington and Warwick in addition to serving as Leamington's link to the M40 motorway and to Coventry. Between Brownhills and Kenilworth it follows the line of the ancient drover's road called the Welsh Road, which probably has pre-Roman origins.

Located at 52.3888, -1.64819 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roads in England, Transport in Warwickshire, Transport in Staffordshire, Transport in Walsall

Honiley

Honiley is a small village in the civil parish of Beausale, Haseley, Honiley and Wroxall, in Warwickshire, England. It is 2.5 miles from Kenilworth, and 5.5 miles from Coventry on the A4177 road. The 2001 Census recorded a parish population of 62. Honiley was merged with adjoining parishes in 2007.

Located at 52.35, -1.65 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Warwickshire

Berkswell Hall

Berkswell Hall is a 19th century country house at Berkswell, formerly Warwickshire now West Midlands now converted into residential apartments. It is a Grade II* listed building. The Manor of Berkswell, in the gift of the Crown in the 16th century, was granted in 1556 to Thomas Marow of Hoxton, Middlesex, a descendant of William Marow, Lord Mayor of London, in 1457. The Marow family were in residence for six generations and built a new manor house in about 1670.

Located at 52.412, -1.6466 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Grade II* listed buildings in the West Midlands

Berkswell Marsh

Berkswell Marsh is a 7.5 hectare (18.5 acre) biological site of Special Scientific Interest in the West Midlands. The site was notified in 1991 under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. It is located in the Meriden Gap which is between Birmingham and Coventry.

Located at 52.4157, -1.6662 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sites of Special Scientific Interest notified in 1991, Sites of Special Scientific Interest in the West Midlands (county)

Banbury Music Radio

Banbury Music Radio is a local radio station in Banbury that showcases bands from all around Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and other local areas.

Located at 52.3547, -1.65205 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in Oxfordshire, Banbury