Coleshill
in Warwickshire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.500 and -1.707 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 29' 59" and W -1° 42' 25"
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: 05:02 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: 2024-04-24 08:14:40

Discover Coleshill

Coleshill in Warwickshire (England) is a city in United Kingdom about 96 mi (or 154 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Local time in Coleshill is now 05:02 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Coleshill, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Birmingham International Airport in a distance of 4 mi (or 6 km), South-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 Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal in a distance of 60 mi (or 97 km), North-West. Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. 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: Bickenhill, Hampton in Arden, Meriden, Barston and Berkswell. 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 5°C / 41 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 60%
Air Pressure 1004 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 90% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 26th of April 2024

10°C (49 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

9°C (49 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

10°C (49 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hilton Birmingham Metropole

Address
3,4 mi
The NEC Birmingham Pendigo Way
B40 1PP Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Crowne Plaza BIRMINGHAM NEC

Address
3,6 mi
Pendigo Way,National Exhibition Centre
B40 1PS BIRMINGHAM
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel & Country Club

Address
3,1 mi
Maxstoke Lane, Meriden
CV7 7HR Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Novotel Birmingham Airport

Address
3,4 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


THE BELFRY

Address
3,9 mi
LICHFIELD ROAD WISHAW
B76 9PR Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Genting Hotel

Address
3,5 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


Lea Marston

Address
3,2 mi
Haunch Lane
B76 0BY Sutton Coldfield
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Moxhull Hall

Address
4,8 mi
Holly Lane
B76 9PE Sutton Coldfield
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Castle Bromwich Hall

Address
3,6 mi
Chester Road
B36 9DE Castle Bromwich
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Ye Olde Station Guest House

Address
2,1 mi
Church Road
B46 2LE Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - 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.

Long Journey Made Longer (part three)

Published: March 25, 2015
Length: 21:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nonsensical Child

Nearly there....


56312 in NEW Railfest Livery, passes Water Orton. 01/03/12.

Published: March 01, 2012
Length: 06:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MG06ZT (Keith Turner)

Recently re-painted in livery for the NRM's Railfest, BAR's Grid 56312 is seen on a test run. It is returning to Washwood Heath after a trip round the Midlands and seen at Water Orton. Nice!


(HD) 66579 & 66611 At Water Orton.

Published: May 18, 2009
Length: 21:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MG06ZT (Keith Turner)

Freightliner 66579 arrives at Water Orton with a special (unusual to have no containers at all), this service didn't appear in the freight timetable. It was ...


Freight Trains at Water Orton 31 May 2013

Published: May 31, 2013
Length: 01:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: voxley19

A series of freight trains pass through Water Orton station in the West Midlands during the afternoon of Friday 31 May 2013. The video includes a class 60 and a class 47 hauled freight.


(HD) Colas Rail 47727 Rebecca Opens Wide up at Water Orton with 6E07 Boston steel

Published: July 30, 2013
Length: 06:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Lickey Man

Another clip of class 47 Thrash and Clag as 47727 motors and screams past Water Orton with the usual 6E07 Washwood Heath - Boston Docks covered steel.


Smiths Wood Trip

Published: January 04, 2014
Length: 53:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: AddictedKev1

This was footage using my old mini dv cam. From Chelmsley to Smithwood testing cam positions. Random but fun.


National Express West Midlands Scania Omnilink 1844 BV57XHM

Published: February 02, 2015
Length: 32:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BrummieRob1

1844 is seen here filling in for a Gemini on Route 94. 1844 is currently based at Perry Barr Garage.


The changing face of Chelmsley Wood Library

Published: December 22, 2009
Length: 30:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Solihull Heritage & Local Studies

As the new flagship library opens in Chelmsley Wood, we say farewell to the old building and take a quick look at what the new library has to offer.


Car - Last Second Changing Lanes M42 - Very Risky !!

Published: April 15, 2014
Length: 01:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Paul Donovan

Seen today..... on M42 - This is how big accidents are caused.


Funny Trick or Treat Prank

Published: October 31, 2012
Length: 59:32 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Jason Doherty

I surprise Trick or Treaters with my "toilet roll gun". This was a last minute idea so the filming isn't great......but you get the idea! The "gun" is made from a leaf blower, a paint roller...


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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.

North Warwickshire (UK Parliament constituency)

North Warwickshire is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 2010 by Dan Byles, a Conservative.

Located at 52.5, -1.7 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parliamentary constituencies in Warwickshire, United Kingdom Parliamentary constituencies established in 1832, United Kingdom Parliamentary constituencies disestablished in 1885, United Kingdom Parliamentary constituencies established in 1983

Gilson

Gilson is a hamlet in the North Warwickshire district of Warwickshire, England. It is known to some residents as 'Gil'. Gilson was once an agricultural hamlet mid way between Water Orton and Coleshill. It dates from the Anglo-Saxon period and is first documented in 1232 AD. It is now largely a residential area due to the nearby M42 motorway and the changes in British agriculture. The 18th century Gilson Hall still exists and is the home of the Townshend family, famous for their dairy herds.

Located at 52.509, -1.723 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Warwickshire

Blythe End

Blythe End is a hamlet in the North Warwickshire district of Warwickshire, England. Blythe End is halfway between Coleshill and Shustoke on the B4114 road. There are a few houses, an old mill and a water works. The most famous building is Blyth Hall, built by Sir William Dugdale in the 17th century, but with 18th-century additions. It is still the family home. Sir William was born at Shustoke.

Located at 52.512, -1.686 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Warwickshire

Coleshill Parkway railway station

Coleshill Parkway Railway Station is a station at Hams Hall on the Birmingham to Peterborough railway line, serving Coleshill in Warwickshire, England. It is owned by Network Rail and managed by London Midland train operating company (TOC); all rail services are operated by CrossCountry.

Located at 52.517, -1.708 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Warwickshire, Railway stations opened by Network Rail, Railway stations opened in 2007, Railway stations served by CrossCountry, Railway stations served by London Midland, DfT Category E stations, Coleshill, Warwickshire

Coleshill railway station

Coleshill railway station was a station on the Birmingham to Peterborough Line in England. It was originally opened in 1842 as Forge Mills by the Birmingham and Derby Junction Railway on its line from Whitacre Junction to Lawley Street and renamed in 1923. The station which had previously been called Coleshill was renamed "Maxstoke". A new station near to the site, called Coleshill Parkway, was opened in 2007.

Located at 52.5164, -1.70777 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Coleshill, Warwickshire, Former Midland Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1842, Railway stations closed in 1968, Disused railway stations in Warwickshire

Blyth Hall

Blyth Hall is a privately owned mansion house situated near Shustoke, Warwickshire. It is a Grade I listed building. The estate was purchased by William Dugdale a prominent antiquarian in 1625 who shortly thereafter built himself a new house on the site. In about 1690-1700 the house was substantially enlarged and improved with a twelve bay brick facade with two storeys and additional upper dormers. In the 18th century, Jane Dugdale sole heiress of Blyth married Richard Geast of Handsworth.

Located at 52.5088, -1.6927 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Country houses in Warwickshire, Grade I listed buildings in Warwickshire

Maxstoke railway station

Maxstoke railway station opened in 1839 as Coleshill by the Birmingham and Derby Junction Railway on its original route from Derby to Hampton-in-Arden meeting the London and Birmingham Railway for London. It was renamed Maxstoke in 1923 (while Forge Mills became Coleshill) When the BD&JR built its alternative route in Lawley Street in 1842, the line, known as the Stonebridge Railway, lost its importance and the passenger service finished in 1917. Freight services until 1939.

Located at 52.494, -1.6884 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Warwickshire

Grimstock Hill Romano-British settlement

Grimstock Hill, located north of the River Cole in Coleshill, Warwickshire, was the site of a Romano-British settlement discovered in 1978. The site included a temple complex with evidence of a circular wooden Iron Age temple, later replaced by a stone-built temples of the Roman period, developed in two phases. A settlement extending at least 400 metres was excavated to the south, with evidence including a bathhouse, ovens, ditches and walls.

Located at 52.512, -1.714 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Coleshill, Warwickshire, Roman towns and cities in England, Iron Age sites in England, Archaeological sites in Warwickshire


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Coleshill