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Dickens Heath

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Dickens Heath

Dickens Heath works well as a base: 10 minutes from Solihull, 21km from Warwick Castle.

Dickens Heath is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 3,992, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Dickens Heath 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 Dickens Heath to your route.

About Dickens Heath

Dickens Heath is a large modern village and civil parish in the borough of Solihull in the West Midlands and historic Warwickshire, incorporating the much older hamlet of Whitlocks End. It was previously part of the civil parish of Hockley Heath, and borders Cheswick Green and Tidbury Green in Solihull, as well as

Read more Major's Green in Worcestershire. Situated 3.5 miles (5.6 km) southwest of Solihull town centre, Dickens Heath new village had a population of 4,793 people as taken at the 2021 census.

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Dickens Heath offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Dickens Heath located?

Dickens Heath is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.3857 latitude, -1.8394 longitude.

What is the population of Dickens Heath?

Dickens Heath has a population of approximately 3,992 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
3,992
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.3857, -1.8394

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 Dickens Heath

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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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.

8 km · about 15 min drive

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Land Rover Experience Solihull

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

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

The Peter James Collection

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

12 km · about 20 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.

21 km · about 25 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

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.

22 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.

23 km · about 25 min drive

museum

British Motor Museum

Home to the world's largest collection of historic British cars with over 400 vehicles at the Gaydon Heritage Centre.

33 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 Dickens Heath.

Tidbury Green

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

1 km away

Cheswick Green

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km away

Shirley

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 32,000

Solihull

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 126,577

Hockley Heath

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 1,604

Dorridge

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 7,800

Knowle

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 10,823

Acocks Green

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 26,635

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