Handsworth
in Birmingham of England, United Kingdom
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Birmingham International Airport (8 mi) - Coventry Airport (21 mi)
- East Midlands Airport (33 mi)
- Gloucestershire Airport (44 mi)
- Oxford (Kidlington) Airport (53 mi)
- RAF Brize Norton (54 mi)
- RAF Fairford (57 mi)
- Manchester Woodford Airport (58 mi)
- Manchester Airport (60 mi)
- Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal (Unesco heritage, 52 mi)
- Blaenavon Industrial Landscape (Unesco heritage, 66 mi)
- Derwent Valley Mills (Unesco heritage, 69 mi)
- Blenheim Palace (Unesco heritage, 71 mi)
- Liverpool – Maritime Mercantile City (Unesco heritage, 73 mi)
- City of Bath (Unesco heritage, 79 mi)
- Saltaire (Unesco heritage, 116 mi)
- Studley Royal Park including the Ruins of Fountains Abbey (Unesco heritage, 127 mi)
- Fulford Heath Golf Club (Golf course, 2 mi)
- Kings Norton Golf Club (Golf course, 5 mi)
- Calderfields Golf Club (Golf course, 6 mi)
- Copt Heath Golf Club (Golf course, 9 mi)
- The Belfry (Golf course, 9 mi)
- Forest Of Arden-Aylesford Golf Club (Golf course, 12 mi)
- Kidderminster Golf Club (Golf course, 16 mi)
- Bewdley Pines (Golf course, 17 mi)
- Burlish Park Golf Course (Golf course, 18 mi)
- Branston Golf And Country Club (Golf course, 22 mi)
- Dudley Zoo (zoo, (6 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 52.510 and -1.927 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 52° 30' 36" and W -1° 55' 36"
- 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: 12:12 PM (Friday)
- Timezone: Europe/London
- UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 7:31 am and 4:13 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
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Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.
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Delve into Handsworth
Handsworth in Birmingham (England) is located in United Kingdom about 103 mi (or 166 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.
Current time in Handsworth is now 12:12 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports close to Handsworth, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Birmingham International Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 14 km), South-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 52 mi (or 84 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: Birmingham, Oldbury, Walsall, Tidbury Green and Dickens Heath. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 47 °F
| Morning Temperature | 6°C / 42 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 7°C / 45 °F |
| Night Temperature | 6°C / 43 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 73% |
| Air Pressure | 1027 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North-East |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Overcast clouds |
Saturday, 16th of November 2024
9°C (48 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Sunday, 17th of November 2024
7°C (45 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Monday, 18th of November 2024
5°C (41 °F)
0°C (32 °F)
Snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Hyatt Regency Birmingham
Copthorne Birmingham
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Birmingham
Birmingham Marriott Hotel
PARK REGIS BIRMINGHAM
Novotel Birmingham Centre
Crowne Plaza BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE
Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Brindleyplace
SACO Birmingham
nitenite cityhotel
Videos from this area
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Zabava Birmingham - handsworth
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A drive in the country - in a Reliant.
A drive in the country in my 1961 Reliant Regal Mk VI van.
City of Birmingham Tumblers August 2011
City of Birmingham Gymnastics Club Tumblers, Francesca, Jaydon, Kayleigh, Keauna, Louisa and Olivia demonstrate some of the 'runs' and individual skills they are working on over the summer...
Gymnastics Gala Performance at GMAC_2
7 Year old City of Birmingham Gymnastics Club Girls Development Squad member Sophia performs a short Beam routine at the GMAC, Alexander Stadium Site, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2LR at the.
The Serenity Birthing Suite - Location & Overview
Available in High Definition. This presentation begins with the location of the Serenity Birthing Suite which is situated at the maternity block at City Hospital, Birmingham. Consultant midwife...
Western Star at Great Barr
Loco 67025 "Western Star" seen heading the northbound Northern Belle "posh-nosh" set through a deserted Hamstead station (formerly known as Great Barr) on the down Grand line today, running...
USA Olympic sprinters Tyson Gay and Trell Kimmons training at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
With just two days to go until the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games USA track and Field athletes were still training at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, England. Here Tyson Gay (right)...
a day at gmac.wmv
sorry but the anotations have to be hverd over please read them me TheUrbanRunner sharokh and josh at gmac perry barr prating about at the tumbiling session.
Paragliding Groundhandling
Some ground handling session at Perry Barr Park in Birmingham. Wind just enough to have a good fun! Anyone here?
USA shot-put record holder Jillian Camarena-Williams in Birmingham, England
USA shot-put record holder Jillian Camarena-Williams speaks exclusively to Lawrence Vos, communications manager at Birmingham City Council, during a break from her training at Alexander Stadium ...
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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.
Soho House
Soho House grid reference SP053891, Matthew Boulton's home (from 1766 until he died in 1809) in Handsworth, Birmingham, England, is now a museum (opened in 1995), celebrating his life, his partnership with James Watt and his membership of the Lunar Society of Birmingham. It was designed by Samuel Wyatt and work on the current building began in 1789.
Soho Manufactory
The Soho Manufactory was an early factory which pioneered mass production on the assembly line principle, in Soho, Smethwick, England, during the Industrial Revolution.
Browns Green
Browns Green (sometimes Brown's Green) is a small area of Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, England. Adjacent areas include Handsworth, Hamstead and the hilltop area of Sandwell Valley.
Soho Benson Road tram stop
Soho, Benson Road tram stop is a tram stop in Soho, Birmingham England. It was opened on 31 May 1999 and is situated on Midland Metro Line 1. This part of the route of the Midland Metro follows the former Great Western Railway route between Birmingham and Wolverhampton. It is situated on the site of the old Soho and Winson Green railway station, which was closed in 1972. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:52.49697|-1.93092|region:GB_scale:2000|||||| |primary |name= }}
Handsworth Park
Handsworth Park (originally Victoria Park) is a park in the Handsworth area of Birmingham, England. It lies 10 minutes by bus from the centre of Birmingham and comprises 63 acres (25 hectares) of landscaped grass slopes, including a large boating lake and a smaller pond fed by the Farcroft and Grove Brooks, flower beds, mature trees and shrubs with a diversity of wildlife, adjoining St.
Lea Hall
For the country house of the same name in Cheshire, see Lea Hall, Wimboldsley Lea Hall is an area in the east of Birmingham, England, bordering the Kitts Green and Garretts Green areas. It is the location of Lea Hall railway station, which is served by London Midland. The local primary school is Ridpool Primary School. It should not be confused with Lea Hall, a building in nearby Handsworth, and its associated features, such as Lea Hall Allotments.
Guru Nanak NSJ, Handsworth
The Gurdwara Sahib was built in the late 1970s under spiritual guidance of Pujey Sant Baba Puran Singh Ji Kericho Wale and under the leadership of Pujey Bhai Sahib ji Bhai Norang Singh Ji. The Spiritual leadership of the Jatha is now under the control of Bhai Sahib Ji Bhai Mohinder Singh Ji. The total Gurdwaras spans an area of about 25,000 square metres and the building is four storeys high. There are five main Darbar Halls and three Langar Halls.
Soho and Winson Green railway station
Soho & Winson Green was an intermediate station on the Great Western Railway's London (Paddington) to Birkenhead via Birmingham (Snow Hill) line. Opened in 1854, it was elaborately decorated and had numerous platforms. In 1972, the station closed, along with the entire line, as funding fell into decline and passenger numbers fell. Soho Benson Road tram stop now sits upon the former station site, as part of the Midland Metro light-rail system.
Soho Mint
Soho Mint was created by Matthew Boulton in 1788 in his Soho Manufactory in Handsworth, West Midlands, England. A mint was erected at the manufactory containing eight machines, to his own patent design, driven by steam engine, each capable of striking 70 to 84 coins per minute. In addition to copper domestic coins, silver coins were made for some of the colonies, and various medals and trade tokens were struck.
Handsworth Wood railway station
Handsworth Wood railway station was a railway station in Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, England, on the London and North Western Railway's rail link between the Chase Line and the West Coast Main Line. The station operated between 1896 and 1941, and like neighbouring station Soho Road, closed during the Second World War. as a result of decreasing use by passengers who possibly found the new 16 bus route more convenient. The station site lies in a cutting through Handsworth Park, adjacent to St.
Soho Road railway station
Soho Road railway station was a railway station in Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, England, on the London and North Western Railway's rail link between the Chase Line and the West Coast Main Line. The station operated between 1889 and 1941, and like neighbouring station Handsworth Wood, closed due to the Second World War.
St Michael's Church, Handsworth
St Michael’s Church in St Michael’s Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, England, is a Grade II listed, Church of England church, in the Diocese of Birmingham, built in 1851-1855 (and then in Staffordshire), and described as "a major local landmark". It can seat one thousand people, and was built mainly to accommodate workers from the local Soho Manufactory.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Handsworth.
- Birmingham
- Oldbury
- Walsall
- Tidbury Green
- Dickens Heath
- Dudley
- Cheswick Green
- Solihull
- Wolverhampton
- Bickenhill
- Hampton in Arden
- Barston
- Meriden
- Berkswell
- Stafford
- Albrighton
- Stourport-on-Severn
- Romsley
- Keresley
- Tong
- Netherseal
- Warwick
- Coventry
- Worcester
- Ryton
- Cotheridge
- Rodsley
- Bransford
- Leigh
- Newport
River Tame: brookvale road, River Tame (source)
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