Alvechurch
in Worcestershire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.352 and -1.965 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 21' 6" and W -1° 57' 55"
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: 02:00 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:30 am and 8:38 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: 2024-05-02 08:23:34

Delve into Alvechurch

Alvechurch in Worcestershire (England) with it's 3,534 habitants is located in United Kingdom about 98 mi (or 157 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Alvechurch is now 02:00 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports close to Alvechurch, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Birmingham International Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 19 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 Blaenavon Industrial Landscape in a distance of 57 mi (or 91 km), South-West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 1 points of interest near this location. 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: Tidbury Green, Dickens Heath, Birmingham, 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 9°C / 49 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Chance of rainfall 7%
Air Humidity 94%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

14°C (57 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

15°C (59 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

11°C (51 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Golf and Country Club Abbey Hotel

Address
2,4 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


The Westmead

Address
1,5 mi
Redditch Road
B48 7TR Hopwood,Alvechurch,Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Holiday Inn Express BIRMINGHAM - REDDITCH

Address
3,1 mi
2 Hewell Road,Redditch
B97 6AE REDDITCH
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Hillscourt

Address
2,6 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


Redditch West (A448)

Address
3,5 mi
BIRCHFIELD ROAD
B97 6PX Redditch
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Woodbrooke

Address
5,6 mi
1046 Bristol Road
B29 6LJ Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE BROMSGROVE MARLBROOK

Address
3,5 mi
462 BIRMINGHAM ROAD MARLBROOK
B61 0HR BROMSGROVE
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Bromsgrove Central

Address
3,5 mi
BIRMINGHAM ROAD
B61 0BA Bromsgrove
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


TRAVELODGE BROMSGROVE

Address
4,0 mi
2 FINSTALL ROAD ASTON FIELDS
B60 2DZ BROMSGROVE
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


TRAVELODGE BIRMINGHAM FRANKLEY M5 SOUTHB

Address
5,8 mi
MOTO SERVICE AREA, FRANKLEY M5 MOTORWAY, ILLEY LANE
B32 4AR 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.

The Lickey and Barnt Green with snow.

Published: January 11, 2010
Length: 24:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MG06ZT (Keith Turner)

We were promised snow on Sunday the 10/01/10 and so out with the camera. Sadly, not much snow appeared. These are some of the shot I took on the Lickey Incline and at Barnt Green. Check...


Recent Class 60's on 6E41 - August 2010.

Published: September 03, 2010
Length: 39:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MG06ZT (Keith Turner)

After a long stint by 60071, the next three performers are shown here. Firstly, 60040 is seen powering through Barnt Green, 60096 powering up the Lickey Incline and then 60084 passing through...


Colas Duffs 47727, 47739.

Published: April 04, 2010
Length: 53:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MG06ZT (Keith Turner)

Colas 47727 passes Barnt Green heading for Gloucester about 50 minutes early. Then 47739 rolls down the Lickey Incline again heading for Gloucester, after making up lost time. Both hauling...


60015 on 6V55 at Barnt Green, 09/09/11.

Published: September 09, 2011
Length: 37:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MG06ZT (Keith Turner)

After a XC HST clears, Tug re-starts the 6V55 Bedworth-Roberston tanks from a signal stop at Barnt Green. After being held at Cofton the service is still 30 minutes early, as it continues...


70011 and 60049 at Barnt Green, 07/01/12.

Published: January 07, 2012
Length: 37:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MG06ZT (Keith Turner)

Quick trip to Barnt Green (in North Worcestershire), on Saturday for 70011 on 4V20 empties to Stoke Gifford and 60049 on 6E41 empties back to Lindsey OR.


37706 Restarts 0Z34 at Barnt Green, 03/05/12.

Published: May 03, 2012
Length: 31:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MG06ZT (Keith Turner)

On the 3rd May West Coast Rail moved one 86 from Crewe to Long Marston and another back to Crewe. The move back to Crewe (0Z34) is seen at Barnt Green, due to a late running Cross-City service.


Network Rail 31106/285 at Barnt Green, 10/07/10.

Published: July 10, 2010
Length: 17:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MG06ZT (Keith Turner)

Network Rail ran a test train via Barnt Green, 3Q83, on the 10/07/10. TnT 31106 and 31285, the train is seen at 05.55 running at least 30 minutes early! I was almost caught out, a quick...


47712 on 6Z80 at Barnt Green, 28/02/11.

Published: March 01, 2011
Length: 28:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MG06ZT (Keith Turner)

On the 28th DRS moved some Ferry wagons from Daventry to Long Marston for storage. 47712 is seen passing Barnt Green heading for Long Marston. Thanks to the driver for opening up at the...


60096 on DBS Lashup and 66126 on Clay at Barnt Green, 10/09/11.

Published: September 10, 2011
Length: 26:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MG06ZT (Keith Turner)

60096 heads the scrap train to EMR Kingsbury......oh,sorry.....I mean light engine movement Margam to Bescot, running slightly late. Also seen is 66126 on the Exeter - Bescot Clay (a short...


NMT Stops at Barnt Green, 15/07/10.

Published: July 15, 2010
Length: 09:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MG06ZT (Keith Turner)

1Z15 arrived 15 up at Barnt Green on the 15/07/10. With 43014 leading and 43013 behind. It stops then leaves slowly to take the down goods line.


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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.

Bittell Reservoirs

The Bittell Reservoirs are located in Worcestershire between Barnt Green to the south and the Birmingham district of Longbridge to the north. They consist of the Upper (Upper Bittell) and Lower (Lower Bittell) reservoir. They were built to feed the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, which was finished in the 1790s, however, the reservoir was not completed until 1837. The 'Upper' reservoir is to ensure that the level of the canal is kept sufficiently high, even in times of drought.

Located at 52.371, -1.974 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Canal reservoirs in England, Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Geography of Worcestershire, Visitor attractions in Worcestershire, Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Hereford and Worcester

Hewell Grange

This article is about the Hewell Grange country house and estate. For Hewell Prison, see Hewell (HM Prison) Hewell Grange is a country house in Tardebigge, Worcestershire, England. "One of the most important late 19th century country houses in England", the mansion was built in 1884-91 by George Frederick Bodley & Thomas Garner for the Earl of Plymouth. Constructed in the Jacobethan style, it was "perhaps the last Victorian prodigy house. " It is a Grade II* listed building,.

Located at 52.3214, -1.9931 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Grade II listed buildings in Worcestershire, Country houses in Worcestershire, Jacobethan architecture

Barnt Green House

Barnt Green House is a building at Barnt Green, Worcestershire, England. It is a Grade II listed building. It was once a residence of the local nobles, the Earls of Plymouth. Queen Victoria is reputed to have spent the night there. The house was bought by Other Archer Windsor, 6th Earl of Plymouth in 1811, from the previous occupants, the Yates family.

Located at 52.3649, -1.99204 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Grade II listed buildings in Worcestershire, Country houses in Worcestershire, 1651 establishments in England

Barnt Green Spartak A.F.C

Barnt Green Spartak F.C. is a football club based in Barnt Green, near Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England. They play in the Midland Combination Division Two.

Located at 52.3448, -1.95631 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football clubs in England, Midland Football Combination, Football in Worcestershire, Association football clubs established in 1992, 1992 establishments in England

Alvechurch railway station

Alvechurch railway station serves the village of Alvechurch in Worcestershire, England. It is on the Cross-City Line 11.25 miles southwest of Birmingham New Street. The station, and all trains serving it, are operated by London Midland. The station itself is an unstaffed station with a bus-stop style shelter and only one platform.

Located at 52.346, -1.968 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Worcestershire, Former Midland Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1859, Railway stations served by London Midland, DfT Category F1 stations

HM Prison Hewell

HM Prison Hewell is a multiple security category men's prison, located in the village of Tardebigge in Worcestershire, England. The prison is operated by Her Majesty's Prison Service.

Located at 52.3214, -1.9931 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Category B prisons in England, Category C prisons in England, Category D prisons in England, Prisons in Worcestershire, 1946 establishments in England

Cofton Common

Cofton Common is a small area of Birmingham, England, located near Longbridge on the border with Worcestershire.

Located at 52.3917, -1.9769 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Areas of Birmingham, West Midlands

Cofton reservoir

Cofton Reservoir is a canal feeder reservoir, south of the village of Cofton Hackett, Worcestershire in the United Kingdom. The reservoir is situated at the base of the Lickey Hills, 8.5 miles south west of Birmingham. It is the highest of four Worcester and Birmingham Canal reservoirs in the upper catchments of the River Arrow. It was originally built in 1815 as a compensation reservoir for watermills, which would have otherwise been affected by the construction of the canal.

Located at 52.378, -1.994 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Canal reservoirs in England, Birmingham Canal Navigations

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