Hopwas
in Staffordshire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.642 and -1.742 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 38' 31" and W -1° 44' 29"
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: 08:07 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:44 am and 8:24 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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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: 2024-04-24 08:14:40

Discover Hopwas

Hopwas in Staffordshire (England) with it's 647 citizens is a place in United Kingdom about 104 mi (or 168 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Hopwas is now 08:07 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports near Hopwas, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Birmingham International Airport in a distance of 13 mi (or 21 km), South. 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 54 mi (or 87 km), North-West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We encountered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. 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: Netherseal, Bickenhill, Hampton in Arden, Birmingham and Meriden. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 61%
Air Pressure 1004 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 85% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 26th of April 2024

9°C (48 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

6°C (44 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

11°C (51 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Moxhull Hall

Address
5,6 mi
Holly Lane
B76 9PE Sutton Coldfield
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Drayton Manor

Address
2,5 mi
Drayton Manor Park
B78 3TW Tamworth
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Best Western Premier Moor Hall Hotel & Spa

Address
5,1 mi
Moor Hall Drive, Four Oaks
B75 6LN Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Castle

Address
1,9 mi
Ladybank
B79 7NB Tamworth
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Holiday Inn Express TAMWORTH

Address
2,2 mi
Leisure Island,River Drive
B79 7ND TAMWORTH
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Brook Marston Farm Hotel

Address
5,9 mi
Dog Lane
B76 9JD Sutton Coldfield
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Drayton Court

Address
2,7 mi
Coleshill St
B78 3RG Tamworth
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 21:00


TRAVELODGE TAMWORTH CENTRAL

Address
2,3 mi
BOLEBRIDGE STREET
B79 7AG TAWWORTH
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Tamworth Central

Address
1,9 mi
BONEHILL ROAD BITTERSCOTE
B78 3HQ TAMWORTH
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Globe Inn

Address
2,0 mi
Lower Gungate
B79 7AW Tamworth
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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The Moat House of Tamworth

Published: August 28, 2014
Length: 58:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Randy Gustafson

A flyby of the Moat House and Tamworth Castle 23 August, 2014. An extremely windy day but great sunshine.


Jonah 3 @ Tamworth Grading 2015

Published: February 17, 2015
Length: 44:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ChalfontJudokwai


Jonah 2 @ Tamworth Grading 2015

Published: February 17, 2015
Length: 41:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ChalfontJudokwai


Jonah 4 @ Tamworth Grading 2015

Published: February 17, 2015
Length: 44:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ChalfontJudokwai


Stormforce - Drayton Manor - TPR UK Trip 2010

Published: January 14, 2012
Length: 38:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ledgy77

Stormforce at Drayton Manor (Staffordshire; UK) - filmed on the Themeparkreview UK-Trip 2010.


Standing Room Only 4: ECC Drayton Manor trip 2013

Published: April 27, 2013
Length: 44:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: themeparkjames

The European Coaster Club's trip to Drayton Manor in April 2013, including an exclusive first ride on the park's newly restored carousel.


Joie Extoura Pushchair Movie

Published: August 28, 2012
Length: 59:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JoieBabyGlobal

Meet Extoura™: A carefree companion designed and engineered to keep up with your child from newborn on. The reversible push bar and fully-reclining seat makes every outing cosy as can be.


Idiot & the Mountain Bike - Rear Ended Woman & Doves on a Sky Dish

Published: June 15, 2013
Length: 01:09 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Jaycastjay

Thanks for watching The Idiot and the Mountain Bike. In this video vlog I head out down the country lanes to Hopwas Woods in Tamworth Staffordshire. And delve into the weird depths of my...


Staffords Tercentenary - Infantry Drill...

Published: June 14, 2008
Length: 51:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Verbruggen1777

Modern Staffords Drill during the 300th Anniversary celebration 2005.


GForce - Drayton Manor - TPR UK Trip 2010

Published: January 14, 2012
Length: 02:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ledgy77

GForce (Maurer & Söhne X-Car Coaster) at Drayton Manor (Staffordshire; UK) - filmed on the Themeparkreview UK-Trip 2010.


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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.

Warwickshire ring

The Warwickshire ring is a connected series of canals forming a circuit around the West Midlands area of England. The ring is formed from the Coventry Canal, the Oxford Canal, the Grand Union Canal, the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal and the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal. It is a popular route with tourists due to its circular route and mixture of urban and rural landscapes.

Located at 52.6209, -1.7093 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Canals in England, Transport in Warwickshire, Canal rings in the United Kingdom

Lichfield transmitting station

The Lichfield transmitting station is situated close to Tamworth in Staffordshire in the West Midlands between the A5 and A51. The nearest geographical feature is Hopwas Hill. The station is owned and operated by Arqiva. The mast is known locally as Hopwas mast or Hints mast.

Located at 52.6367, -1.75889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Transmitter sites in England

The Shock Wave

Shockwave is an Intamin stand-up roller coaster at Drayton Manor Theme Park. It was opened in 1994, and is the only stand-up coaster in Europe. It is also the only stand-up roller coaster with a zero-g roll ever made. The ride, designed by Werner Stengel, was created as part of a two year, £4m project in 1993-94. The project also involved the building of Splash Canyon. The Shock Wave's station is located directly above Splash Canyon's station area, in the 'Action Park' area next to G Force.

Located at 52.6125, -1.71611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Stand-up roller coasters, Roller coasters in the United Kingdom, Roller coasters introduced in 1994

Mile Oak Rovers & Youth F.C

Mile Oak Rovers & Youth F.C. was a football club based in South Tamworth, Staffordshire, England. The club was established in 1958 and folded in 2010.

Located at 52.6171, -1.72674 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Mile Oak Rovers F.C., Association football clubs established in 1958, Association football clubs disestablished in 2010, Defunct football clubs in England, Midland Football Combination, Football clubs in Staffordshire, Southern Football League clubs, 1958 establishments in England, 2010 disestablishments in England

Whittington Old Hall

Whittington Old Hall is a 16th century mansion house at Whittington, Staffordshire, England, which has been subdivided into separate residential apartments. It is a Grade II* listed building. The house is believed to have been built by the Everard family during the Tudor period. The two-storey entrance front has four gables with dormers and four substantial irregular stone mullioned bays, one offset incorporating a porch.

Located at 52.6715, -1.7614 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
16th-century architecture, Grade II* listed buildings in Staffordshire, Country houses in Staffordshire

Coton Green

Coton Green is a small housing estate north of Tamworth. Originally built from around 1970 the development contains a mix of private and council owned houses. Along with the Riverside/Alders developments, parts of Leyfields and all of Coton Lane it forms part of the Mercian Ward. One of the main features of Coton Green is the stunning Wigginton Park. Wigginton park is the base for Tamworth Rugby Union Football Club. http://www. wheresbest. co.

Located at 52.646, -1.71 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tamworth, Villages in Staffordshire

Packington Hall (Staffordshire)

Packington Hall in Staffordshire, England was a country mansion designed by architect James Wyatt in the 18th century that was the home of the Levett family for many generations. The Levetts had ties to Whittington, Staffordshire and nearby Hopwas for many years. Packington Hall is located approximately two miles from Lichfield, and was likely built for Zachary Babington whose daughter Mary Babington married Theophilus Levett, town clerk of Lichfield.

Located at 52.6542, -1.7608 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Grade II listed buildings in Staffordshire, Country houses in Staffordshire, British architecture

St Chad's Church, Hopwas

St Chad's Church, Hopwas is in the village of Hopwas, Staffordshire, England, and in the parish of Tamworth. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II listed building, and is an active Anglican church. The church is in the deanery of Tamworth, the archdeaconry of Lichfield and the diocese of Lichfield. Its benefice is combined with those of St Editha, Tamworth, St Francis, Leyfields, and St Andrew, Kettlebrook.

Located at 52.6433, -1.7418 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Religious buildings completed in 1881, 19th-century church buildings, Church of England churches in Staffordshire, Grade II listed buildings in Staffordshire, Timber-framed churches, John Douglas buildings