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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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Where is Keele located?

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

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 Keele

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Bentley Factory Tour

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

14 km · about 25 min 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

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.

35 km · about 40 min drive

famous road

Cat and Fiddle Road

A thrilling moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, one of the UK's most famous driving roads.

35 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cat and Fiddle Viewpoint

A high-altitude viewpoint on the A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton, one of England's highest roads with expansive moorland vistas.

35 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Keele

  • 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 ViewpointA high-altitude viewpoint on the A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton, one of England's highest roads with expansive moorland vistas.
  • 50 kmMam TorKnown as the 'Shivering Mountain' for its unstable layers, this Peak District summit offers spectacular views along the Great Ridge to Lose Hill.
  • 50 kmWinnats PassA steep, narrow limestone gorge with towering pinnacles on either side, creating one of the Peak District's most dramatic drives.
  • 55 kmSnake Pass SummitThe highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
  • 56 kmSnake PassA twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.

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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