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National Motorcycle Museum
The world's largest collection of British motorcycles with over 1,000 machines spanning a century of manufacturing near Solihull.
6 km · about 10 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Chelmsley Wood works well as a base: 10 minutes from Water Orton, 24km from Warwick Castle.
Chelmsley Wood is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 13,278, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Chelmsley Wood 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 Chelmsley Wood to your route.
Chelmsley Wood, sometimes called just Chelmsley, is a town, ward, and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, West Midlands. It is located near Birmingham Airport and the National Exhibition Centre. It lies about eight miles east of Birmingham city centre and 5 miles to the north of Solihull. The town isRead more
also close to both Coleshill and Water Orton in Warwickshire, the county the area was historically part of. At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 13,738.
In 1966 Birmingham City Council compulsorily purchased the ancient woodland and built the 15,590 dwelling council estate to rehouse families on its council house waiting list. With the rise in unemployment in the 1970s parts of the estate suffered from deprivation and anti-social behaviour. The area established a town council.
Local government re-organisation in 1974 transferred the town to Solihull Metropolitan Borough, though responsibility for the housing remained with Birmingham until September 1980.
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Chelmsley Wood is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.4781 latitude, -1.7381 longitude.
Chelmsley Wood has a population of approximately 13,278 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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The world's largest collection of British motorcycles with over 1,000 machines spanning a century of manufacturing near Solihull.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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A remarkable private collection of over 100 classic and vintage cars on display in Birmingham.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Off-road driving experience at Jaguar Land Rover's headquarters on a purpose-built terrain course.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Jaguar Land Rover's dedicated classic vehicle facility in Coventry where heritage models are restored and reimagined.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Houses the world's largest publicly owned collection of British road transport, including land speed record holders.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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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.
23 km · about 25 min drive
castle
A medieval castle built by William the Conqueror in 1068, situated on the banks of the River Avon in Warwickshire.
24 km · about 30 min drive
racetrack
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.
30 km · about 35 min drive
April to October
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