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Keele
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Keele
Keele works well as a base: 5 minutes from Newcastle under Lyme, 27km from Lud's Church.
Keele is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 3,953, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Keele 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 Keele to your route.
About Keele
Keele is a village and civil parish in the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England. It is approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Newcastle-under-Lyme and is close to the village of Silverdale. It is best known as the location of Keele University.
The village is located in the Keele ward of the borough,Read more
with its name drawing from the old Anglo-Saxon Cȳ-hyll, meaning "Cow-hill". The 2001 census gave the parish a population of 3,664, increasing to 4,129 at the 2011 census. Most of the population were university students at one of its halls of residence, Hawthorns, which has since been sold for land redevelopment; it was located in the heart of the village.
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Keele is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.0038 latitude, -2.2874 longitude.
What is the population of Keele?
Keele has a population of approximately 3,953 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 3,953
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 53.0038, -2.2874
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
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 Keele
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Alton Towers
Major British theme park set in the grounds of a historic estate in Staffordshire with record-breaking coasters.
27 km · about 30 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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
A54 Congleton to Buxton
A fast moorland alternative to the Cat and Fiddle, rolling over the Peak District's western edge past Danebridge and the Cheshire border.
27 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
The Roaches
A serrated gritstone ridge on the Staffordshire moorlands, with Doxey Pool, Lud's Church nearby and a long climbing history.
27 km · about 30 min drive
racetrack
Oulton Park
A picturesque Cheshire circuit winding through parkland with dramatic elevation changes, a favourite of British club and national racing.
29 km · about 35 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.
31 km · about 35 min drive
cafe
Cat and Fiddle Inn
A historic pub near the summit of the A537 Cat and Fiddle Road between Buxton and Macclesfield, once named Britain's most dangerous road and a famous biking destination.
33 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Keele
- 27 kmA54 Congleton to BuxtonA fast moorland alternative to the Cat and Fiddle, rolling over the Peak District's western edge past Danebridge and the Cheshire border.
- 33 kmCat and Fiddle ViewpointA high-altitude viewpoint on the A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton, one of England's highest roads with expansive moorland vistas.
- 33 kmGoyt Valley road, Peak DistrictA quiet reservoir road between Errwood and Fernilee in the Goyt Valley, wooded and twisting, often closed to through traffic on summer Sundays.
- 33 kmA537 Cat and Fiddle SummitThe 515 m high point of the A537 between Buxton and Macclesfield, long one of Britain's most notorious motorcycling roads.
- 35 kmCat and Fiddle RoadA thrilling moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, one of the UK's most famous driving roads.
- 35 kmCat and Fiddle Road (A537)The moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton, a Peak District favourite with sweeping bends and long sightlines. Average-speed cameras now cover it.
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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