England, United Kingdom · Europe
Bilston works well as a base: 5 minutes from Wednesbury, 5km from Black Country Living Museum.
Bilston is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 5,000, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Bilston 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 Bilston to your route.
Bilston is a market town in the City of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands, England. It is in the Black Country, 2.5 miles (4 kilometres) south east of Wolverhampton city centre and close to the borders of Sandwell and Walsall. The town was known for enamelling from the mid-17th century, and is a former coal and ironRead more
mining district. Iron works dominated in Victorian times and the area became a centre for steel production. The town had a population of 34,639 at the 2021 Census.
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Bilston is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.5657 latitude, -2.0737 longitude.
Bilston has a population of approximately 5,000 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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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.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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A remarkable private collection of over 100 classic and vintage cars on display in Birmingham.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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The world's largest collection of British motorcycles with over 1,000 machines spanning a century of manufacturing near Solihull.
28 km · about 30 min drive
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Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the world's first iron bridge built in 1779.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Off-road driving experience at Jaguar Land Rover's headquarters on a purpose-built terrain course.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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Jaguar Land Rover's dedicated classic vehicle facility in Coventry where heritage models are restored and reimagined.
42 km · about 50 min drive
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Houses the world's largest publicly owned collection of British road transport, including land speed record holders.
42 km · about 50 min drive
racetrack
The world's oldest motorsport venue still using its original course, running since 1905. A 1,000-yard blast up a wooded Worcestershire hillside, steeped in Edwardian racing heritage.
42 km · about 50 min drive
April to October
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