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Solihull

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Solihull

Solihull works well as a base: 10 minutes from Cheswick Green, 20km from Warwick Castle.

Solihull is a city located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 126,577, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Solihull 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 Solihull to your route.

About Solihull

Solihull ( SO(H)L-ee-hul, SOH-lee-HUL) is a market town in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull in the West Midlands county, England. Solihull is situated on the River Blythe in the Forest of Arden area. The town had a population of 126,577 at the 2021 census, and the wider metropolitan borough had a population of

Read more 216,240. The town is located around 8 miles (13 km) southeast of Birmingham and 14 miles (23 km) west of Coventry. Solihull is one of the major towns of the West Midlands conurbation centred around Birmingham. Solihull itself is mostly urban; however, the larger borough is rural in character, with many outlying villages, and three quarters of the borough designated as green belt. The town and its borough was part of Warwickshire for most of its history. It has roots dating back to the 1st century BC, and was further formally established during the medieval era. Today the town is famed as, amongst other things, the birthplace of the Land Rover car marque (whose cars are still manufactured at the Solihull plant), home of Solihull Moors FC and the training facilities for the British Equestrian teams. It became part of the West Midlands metropolitan county in 1974.

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Solihull 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 Solihull located?

Solihull is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.4143 latitude, -1.7809 longitude.

What is the population of Solihull?

Solihull has a population of approximately 126,577 people, making it a city in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
126,577
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.4143, -1.7809

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 Solihull

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.

3 km · about 5 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.

5 km · about 10 min drive

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The Peter James Collection

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

11 km · about 20 min drive

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JLR Classic Works

Jaguar Land Rover's dedicated classic vehicle facility in Coventry where heritage models are restored and reimagined.

17 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Coventry Transport Museum

Houses the world's largest publicly owned collection of British road transport, including land speed record holders.

19 km · about 20 min drive

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Warwick Castle

A medieval castle built by William the Conqueror in 1068, situated on the banks of the River Avon in Warwickshire.

20 km · about 25 min drive

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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.

23 km · about 25 min drive

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British Motor Museum

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

32 km · about 35 min drive

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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