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Gnosall

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Gnosall

Gnosall is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Woodcote, 43km from Thor's Cave.

Gnosall is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 3,869, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Gnosall 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 Gnosall to your route.

About Gnosall

Gnosall () is a village and civil parish in the Borough of Stafford, Staffordshire, England, with a population of 5,040 across 2,300 households (2021 census). It lies on the A518, approximately halfway between the towns of Newport (in Shropshire) and the county town of Staffordshire, Stafford. Gnosall Heath lies

Read more immediately south-west of the main village, joined by Station Road and separated by Doley Brook. Other nearby villages include Woodseaves, Knightley, Cowley, Ranton, Church Eaton, Bromstead Heath, Moreton, and Haughton.

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Where is Gnosall located?

Gnosall is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.7856 latitude, -2.2548 longitude.

What is the population of Gnosall?

Gnosall has a population of approximately 3,869 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
3,869
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.7856, -2.2548

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 Gnosall

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Ironbridge Gorge

Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the world's first iron bridge built in 1779.

23 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.

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Alton Towers

Major British theme park set in the grounds of a historic estate in Staffordshire with record-breaking coasters.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Bentley Factory Tour

Exclusive guided tours of Bentley's Crewe factory where master craftspeople build the world's finest luxury cars.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

The Peter James Collection

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

41 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Thor's Cave

Vast natural cavern with a 10m symmetrical arched mouth gaping from a limestone crag 80m above the Manifold Valley. The scramble up is short and the view through the arch is one of the Peak District's best.

43 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Dovedale

A limestone valley of caves and pinnacles crossed by famous stepping stones over the crystal River Dove.

44 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Lud's Church

Deep mossy chasm hidden in Back Forest above the Dane Valley, 18m deep and cool even in summer. Lollards held secret services here, and scholars identify it as the Green Chapel of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Gnosall

  • 55 kmCat and Fiddle RoadA thrilling moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, one of the UK's most famous driving roads.
  • 56 kmCat and Fiddle ViewpointA high-altitude viewpoint on the A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton, one of England's highest roads with expansive moorland vistas.
  • 68 kmHorseshoe PassSweeping A542 mountain pass curling above Llangollen in a giant horseshoe, climbing to 417m past the Ponderosa Cafe with wide views over the Dee Valley. A classic North Wales driving and biking road.
  • 69 kmMam TorKnown as the 'Shivering Mountain' for its unstable layers, this Peak District summit offers spectacular views along the Great Ridge to Lose Hill.
  • 69 kmWinnats PassA steep, narrow limestone gorge with towering pinnacles on either side, creating one of the Peak District's most dramatic drives.
  • 76 kmSnake Pass SummitThe highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.

Driving in United Kingdom

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

When to drive here

April to October

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