Hopwood
in Worcestershire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.371 and -1.958 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 22' 14" and W -1° 57' 28"
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: 07:27 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:32 am and 8:36 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 Hopwood

Hopwood in Worcestershire (England) with it's 993 habitants is located in United Kingdom about 98 mi (or 158 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Hopwood is now 07:27 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports close to Hopwood, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Birmingham International Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 17 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 Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal in a distance of 58 mi (or 93 km), North-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, Oldbury and Cheswick Green. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 56 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Chance of rainfall 4%
Air Humidity 88%
Air Pressure 1002 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

9°C (48 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

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.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Golf and Country Club Abbey Hotel

Address
3,4 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
0,1 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


Hillscourt

Address
2,2 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


Holiday Inn Express BIRMINGHAM - REDDITCH

Address
4,3 mi
2 Hewell Road,Redditch
B97 6AE REDDITCH
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Redditch West (A448)

Address
4,7 mi
BIRCHFIELD ROAD
B97 6PX Redditch
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


University of Birmingham Conferences and events

Address
5,9 mi
48 Edgbaston Park Road
B15 2RA Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Woodbrooke

Address
4,2 mi
1046 Bristol Road
B29 6LJ Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Awentsbury Hotel

Address
5,3 mi
21 Serpentine Road, Selly Park
B29 7HU Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE BIRMINGHAM FRANKLEY M5 SOUTHB

Address
4,8 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


Birmingham South (Longbridge)

Address
2,1 mi
1 HIGH STREET LONGBRIDGE
B31 2UQ BIRMINGHAM
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

A38 Rubery - Longbridge & The Austin Works - Feb 1981

Published: December 30, 2013
Length: 16:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Paul Donovan

A38 Rubery - Longbridge & The Austin Works - Feb 1981 Short but interesting.... view from car driving along A38. At Longbridge there is a car transporter full of new Metros and Allegros etc...


60091 DB Schenker Longbridge 24/07/2012 @ 13:59

Published: July 26, 2012
Length: 42:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: iconn1964

60091 Tankers.


(HD) 0z20 Class 20189 20142 Open up Longbridge Convoy 25/2/14

Published: February 25, 2014
Length: 38:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Lickey Man

Class 20's and 47 + 31 convoy pass Longbridge with thrash and the convoy of locos from Okehampton - Derby Gas tanks.


Railsimulator 2012, Longbridge, Birmingham.

Published: July 01, 2012
Length: 17:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jetgriff

EMU's at Longbridge, Birmingham, jetgriff's Bromsgrove - Burton route.


BRITISH LEYLAND LONGBRIDGE

Published: April 25, 2011
Length: 50:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mike227kate

BRITISH LEYLAND LONGBRIDGE.CONTRACTORS WORKING IN THE ANNUAL SHUTDOWN.


DEMOLITION Longbridge South Works

Published: January 31, 2008
Length: 40:49 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: austinmemories

In Jan 2007 work started on Demolishing part of South Works around 'K' Gate where Herbert Austin started the Company in 1905. The Main brick building on the Lickey Road, was called South ...


(HD) Heavy Thrash Clag DRS 37608+607 Slow Line Longbridge! 6M56 Berkeley - Crewe flasks 29/07/13

Published: July 29, 2013
Length: 49:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Lickey Man

DRS 37608+607 on 6m56 Berkeley - Crewe pass Longbridge station on the Slow Line!! Absolutely hammering from a signal stop in Barnt Green loop. Nice two tone as they pass me! Hellfire 3 hour...


Drifting in the Snow in the ST205 GTFOUR - Longbridge - Part 1

Published: November 26, 2014
Length: 00:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: filski666

Lunchtime entertainment around the old Longbridge site after a bit of snow in the old GTFOUR.


(HD) DRS 37's Powers away from Longbridge 1Z14 Test train 17/05/2013

Published: May 19, 2013
Length: 22:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Lickey Man

DRS 37601+37610 on test train with 1z14 Alexandra dock junction -Derby R.T.C test train thrashing home with a serco at.speed.and nearly 1 hour early!


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...


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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.

Hawkesley

Hawkesley is an area of Birmingham, England. It is part of 'The Three Estates', the housing estates Hawkesley, Pool Farm, and Primrose. These are to the south of (and effectively sub-areas of) Kings Norton. The Ordnance Survey grid reference is SP0477. Hawkesley was an important area of action during the English Civil War particularly around Hawkesley Farm which is situated further towards Longbridge site of the famous motor works.

Located at 52.397, -1.9327 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Areas of Birmingham, West Midlands

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

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 2 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 2 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

Austin Village

Austin Village is a World War I housing estate of prefabs between Longbridge and Northfield, Birmingham, England. Herbert Austin, who created the Austin Motor Company at Longbridge in 1905, had to take on more workers during the First World War when his factory became involved in making tanks and aircraft. In 1917, he built a new estate for his employees in Turves Green on land bought for £7,750.

Located at 52.401, -1.973 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Areas of Birmingham, West Midlands, Model villages, Housing estates in England, Houses in Birmingham, West Midlands, Northfield Constituency

Forhill

Forhill is a hamlet in the Bromsgrove District, in the English county of Worcestershire. It is near Junction 2 of the M42 motorway.

Located at 52.3789, -1.9247 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hamlets in Worcestershire

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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Areas of Birmingham, West Midlands

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Alvechurch: weathercam, Alvechurch (source)

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Hopwood