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Acocks Green

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Acocks Green

Acocks Green works well as a base: 10 minutes from Shirley, 25km from Warwick Castle.

Acocks Green is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 26,635, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Acocks Green sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Acocks Green to your route.

About Acocks Green

Acocks Green is a suburban area and ward of southeast Birmingham, England. It is named after the Acock family, who built a large house there in 1370. It is occasionally spelled "Acock's Green". It has frequently been noted on lists of unusual place names. Stockfield in the north of the ward was once a separate

Read more village. It merged with Acocks Green after housing development in the 20th century. The 2021 census gives a population of 24,500 for Acocks Green ward. The ward covers an area of 3.8 square kilometres (1.47 sq mi).

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Where is Acocks Green located?

Acocks Green is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.4500 latitude, -1.8167 longitude.

What is the population of Acocks Green?

Acocks Green has a population of approximately 26,635 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
26,635
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.4500, -1.8167

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Acocks Green

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

The Peter James Collection

A remarkable private collection of over 100 classic and vintage cars on display in Birmingham.

6 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

National Motorcycle Museum

The world's largest collection of British motorcycles with over 1,000 machines spanning a century of manufacturing near Solihull.

7 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Land Rover Experience Solihull

Off-road driving experience at Jaguar Land Rover's headquarters on a purpose-built terrain course.

9 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Black Country Living Museum

Open-air museum rebuilding an industrial Black Country town: canal boats, a working replica Newcomen engine, 1930s fish and chips fried in beef dripping, and a coal mine walk. A key Peaky Blinders filming location.

19 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

JLR Classic Works

Jaguar Land Rover's dedicated classic vehicle facility in Coventry where heritage models are restored and reimagined.

21 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Coventry Transport Museum

Houses the world's largest publicly owned collection of British road transport, including land speed record holders.

21 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Warwick Castle

A medieval castle built by William the Conqueror in 1068, situated on the banks of the River Avon in Warwickshire.

25 km · about 30 min drive

racetrack

Mallory Park

Compact lakeside circuit at Kirkby Mallory known as the 'friendly circuit', racing since 1956. Its Gerard's Bend is one of the longest, fastest corners in British motorsport.

36 km · about 40 min drive

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Acocks Green.

Shirley

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 32,000

Solihull

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5 km awayPop. 126,577

Washwood Heath

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6 km awayPop. 32,921

Chelmsley Wood

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6 km awayPop. 13,278

Bickenhill

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6 km away

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7 km awayPop. 1,157,603

Aston

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7 km awayPop. 32,286

Dickens Heath

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7 km awayPop. 3,992

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