Barston
in Solihull of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.400 and -1.696 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 23' 59" and W -1° 41' 43"
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: 01:41 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:40 am and 4:05 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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Barston

Barston in Solihull (England) is a city located in United Kingdom about 91 mi (or 146 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Barston is now 01:41 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Barston, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Birmingham International Airport in a distance of 4 mi (or 7 km), North-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 Blenheim Palace in a distance of 59 mi (or 95 km), South-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Hampton in Arden, Bickenhill, Berkswell, Meriden and Solihull. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 2°C / 36 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 33 °F
Evening Temperature 2°C / 35 °F
Night Temperature 2°C / 35 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 58%
Air Pressure 1001 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 92% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

5°C (40 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

5°C (42 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

15°C (59 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Moderate rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hilton Birmingham Metropole

Address
3,6 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
3,4 mi
Pendigo Way,National Exhibition Centre
B40 1PS BIRMINGHAM
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Best Western Plus Manor

Address
3,4 mi
Main Road 107-109
CV7 7NH Meriden,Coventry
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The St Johns Hotel

Address
3,8 mi
Warwick Road
B91 1AT Solihull
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Crowne Plaza Solihull

Address
3,6 mi
Homer Road 61
B91 3QD SOLIHULL
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hogarths

Address
3,6 mi
Dorridge, Four Ashes Road
B93 8QE Solihull
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel & Country Club

Address
4,6 mi
Maxstoke Lane, Meriden
CV7 7HR Birmingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Nuthurst Grange Country House

Address
5,4 mi
Nuthurst Grange Lane
B94 5NL Solihull
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: 7:30 - 0:00
Weekend: 7:30 - 0:00


Novotel Birmingham Airport

Address
4,0 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


Genting Hotel

Address
3,6 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


Videos from this area

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

Hampton -In- Arden 15-12-09

Published: January 03, 2010
Length: 17:14 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: GJDobbzy

Hampton -In- Arden 15-12-09. We see a Class 67, 90, Voyagers, Pendolinos and 350s thanks to Hyperen.


Hampton-In-Arden Train Station

Published: January 17, 2015
Length: 27:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: scott567100

Train Service From Coventry To Birmingham New Street Calling At Hampton-In-Arden.


Western and a Whistler hammer through Hampton. 15/05/10.

Published: May 15, 2010
Length: 29:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MG06ZT (Keith Turner)

The CFPS ran the East Lancs Champion railtour on the 15/05/10. Hauled by 40145, D1015 was attached at Birmingham International, they are seen here at Hampton in Arden.


Trainz action at Eastcote station on the East Warwickshire line

Published: September 20, 2009
Length: 36:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: skodatrainz

Track is available as apack from the Romanian Trainz Studio site (RTS) http://www.trainzro.com/downloads_trackside.php Pack is called "Sine CFR" and is compatible with 2004 and above. Action...


Hampton Manor Wedding Photography

Published: July 28, 2011
Length: 24:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: David Clarke

Rachel and John's Wedding at Hampton Manor photographed and videoed by David & Kath CLarke.


The Grange Airsoft 05/04/2014 GoPro

Published: April 06, 2014
Length: 36:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Alexander Smith

A mix of videos from all the games of the day. http://www.grangeairsoft.com/


Airsoft Surgeon European Championship 2013 Video 72

Published: November 05, 2013
Length: 26:53 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Popular Airsoft

Tifanny Lau in action at the final stage during the second day of the Airsoft Surgeon European Championship held last 19-20 October 2013 at The Grange in Balsall Common, Coventry, United Kingdom ...


AAF7 GHK G5 Preview

Published: May 25, 2013
Length: 25:30 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: yosser65

Featuring the GHK G5 GBB 'concept' rifle available from http://www.milspecsolutions.co.uk FULL Review: http://www.airsoftodyssey.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/ghk-g5-gbb-review.html Created By: Yosser...


KWA SR10 & SR7 Rifles @ AAF5

Published: July 14, 2012
Length: 24:57 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: yosser65

Featuring the KWA SR10 & SR7 AEG Rifles - coming to the UK July 2012 authorised KWA distributors Edgar Brothers Airsoft UK Checkout the blog http://www.airsoftodyssey.blogspot.co.uk Created...


Knowle Cycle Lane

Published: March 04, 2013
Length: 37:07 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Ian Spencer

In this video I attempt to describe some of the issues with the cycle lane that was installed many years ago from Solihull to Knowle. Apologies for the simple editing and video quality. The...


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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.

Heart of England Way

The Heart of England Way is a long distance walk of around 160 km through the Midlands of England. The walk starts from Milford Common on Cannock Chase and ends at Bourton on the Water in the Cotswolds passing through the counties of Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Gloucestershire. The walk provides links to a number of other long distance walks: the Beacon Way, Staffordshire Way, Arden Way, Cotswold Way, Oxfordshire Way, and Thames Path. It is maintained by the Heart of England Way Association.

Located at 52.3818, -1.6814 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Long-distance footpaths in England, Geography of Staffordshire, Geography of Warwickshire, Geography of Gloucestershire, Visitor attractions in Gloucestershire, Visitor attractions in Warwickshire, Visitor attractions in Staffordshire

Meriden (UK Parliament constituency)

Meriden is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 1997 by Caroline Spelman, a Conservative.

Located at 52.4, -1.71 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Politics of Solihull, Parliamentary constituencies in the West Midlands (county), United Kingdom Parliamentary constituencies established in 1955

Balsall Preceptory

Balsall Preceptory in Warwickshire was a manor that was given to the Knights Templars in recognition of their service in the Crusades. The donor, according to a survey of the Templars' possessions in England in 1185, was Roger de Mowbray, son of Nigel d'Aubigny. The preceptory also governed other Templar lands, similarly donated for services in the Holy Land. These included: Chilverscoton Cubbington Fletchampstead Hermitage Herdwicke Harbury Sherbourne Studley Temple Tysoe Warwick; and Wolvey.

Located at 52.3814, -1.69627 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Preceptories of Knights Hospitaller in England, Knights Templar, Buildings and structures in Warwickshire

Temple Balsall

Temple Balsall is a hamlet within the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull in the English West Midlands, situated between the large villages of Knowle and Balsall Common. It was formerly in Warwickshire. It is on a notoriously bad bend on the B4101 Kenilworth Road. It is one of the oldest and most interesting sites in the borough. It is named after, and dates from the time of, the Knights Templar.

Located at 52.382, -1.697 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Solihull, Villages in the West Midlands (county), Preceptories of Knights Hospitaller in England, Knights Templar

Hampton-in-Arden railway station

Hampton-in-Arden railway station serves the village of Hampton-in-Arden in the West Midlands of England. It is situated on the West Coast Main Line between Coventry and Birmingham. The station, and all trains serving it, are operated by London Midland.

Located at 52.429, -1.7 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Solihull, Former London and North Western Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1884, Railway stations served by London Midland, DfT Category E stations

Grimshaw Hall

Built in c.1560, Grimshaw Hall is a half-timbered Tudor manor house located in the village of Knowle, approximately 15 miles from the city of Birmingham, England. The Hall takes its name from the Grimshaw family who occupied it from 1620 to around 1765. Grimshaw Hall is Grade I listed and is considered to be a fine example of Elizabethan domestic architecture.

Located at 52.3943, -1.73103 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Country houses in the West Midlands (county), Grade I listed houses, Grade I listed buildings in the West Midlands

Berkswell Marsh

Berkswell Marsh is a 7.5 hectare (18.5 acre) biological site of Special Scientific Interest in the West Midlands. The site was notified in 1991 under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. It is located in the Meriden Gap which is between Birmingham and Coventry.

Located at 52.4157, -1.6662 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sites of Special Scientific Interest notified in 1991, Sites of Special Scientific Interest in the West Midlands (county)

St Mary's Church, Temple Balsall

St Mary's Church, Temple Balsall is a parish church in the Church of England in Temple Balsall, Solihull, West Midlands, England.

Located at 52.3816, -1.6974 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Grade I listed buildings in the West Midlands, Grade I listed churches, Preceptories of Knights Hospitaller in England, Church of England churches in the West Midlands (county)


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Barston