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Victoria Hall, Kidsgrove; design by Absalom Reade Wood, built 1897
Winners of the Rotary District 1210 Darts Competition 2011, Kidsgrove Rotary.
Catholic Church of St John in Kidsgrove, Staffordshire
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Kidsgrove

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Kidsgrove

Kidsgrove works well as a base: 5 minutes from Tunstall, 18km from Lud's Church.

Kidsgrove is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 29,480, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kidsgrove 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 Kidsgrove to your route.

About Kidsgrove

Kidsgrove is a town in the borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England, on the border with Cheshire. It is part of the Potteries Urban Area, along with Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme. It has a population of 26,276 (2019 census). Most of the town is in the Kidsgrove ward, whilst the western part is

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Where is Kidsgrove located?

Kidsgrove is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.0869 latitude, -2.2378 longitude.

What is the population of Kidsgrove?

Kidsgrove has a population of approximately 29,480 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
29,480
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.0869, -2.2378

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 Kidsgrove

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.

16 km · about 20 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.

18 km · about 20 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.

18 km · about 20 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.

18 km · about 20 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.

24 km · about 25 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.

24 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Goyt Valley road, Peak District

A quiet reservoir road between Errwood and Fernilee in the Goyt Valley, wooded and twisting, often closed to through traffic on summer Sundays.

24 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

A537 Cat and Fiddle Summit

The 515 m high point of the A537 between Buxton and Macclesfield, long one of Britain's most notorious motorcycling roads.

24 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Kidsgrove

8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.

  • 18 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.
  • 24 kmCat and Fiddle ViewpointA high-altitude viewpoint on the A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton, one of England's highest roads with expansive moorland vistas.
  • 24 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.
  • 24 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.
  • 26 kmCat and Fiddle RoadA thrilling moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, one of the UK's most famous driving roads.
  • 26 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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