Towns & cities · West Midlands
Berkswell
Berkswell — village in West Midlands, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Berkswell · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Berkswell in the West Midlands, the nearest railway station is Berkswell, located 1.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is CV7 7BL, and entry to the town is free.
About
Berkswell is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,843 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in West Midlands, UK". Coordinates: 52.4090°, -1.6420°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Berkswell ( BURK-swəl) is a village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, county of West Midlands, England. Historically in Warwickshire, Berkswell is situated in the rural east of the borough, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) west of the western city boundary of Coventry, at Eastern Green. It is situated about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) west of Coventry city centre, 8.5 miles (13.7 km) east of central Solihull, 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south of Meriden and 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Balsall Common. The 2001 United Kingdom census recorded a parish population of 2,843, increasing to 3,139 at the 2011 Census.
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Background
History
The parish includes a number of hamlets and settlements as well as Berkswell village. These include Beechwood, Carol Green, and Four Oaks, as well as the eastern part of Balsall Common. Berkswell railway station serves the village, but is actually much closer to Balsall Common than to Berkswell village (it was formerly 'Berkswell & Balsall Common' station). The Church of England parish church of St. John Baptist is a late-12th century Norman building, notable for its two-part crypt. The eastern part is a rectangular space of two bays under the chancel. The western part is an unusual octagonal space under the eastern part of the nave. Later features of the church include the Perpendicular…
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- Coordinates
- 52.4090, -1.6420
- District
- Solihull
- Parish
- Berkswell
- Postcode
- CV7 7BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Meriden and Solihull East
- Population
- 2,843
- Nearest railway station
- Berkswell — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q734313 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Berkswell (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St John the Baptist church approach 1m08.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Village Museum
Museums · 0.0 km
War Memorial in the Grounds of the Church of St John the Baptist
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Church of Saint John the Baptist, Berkswell
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Berkswell Hall
Historic houses · 0.5 km
Life’s Essentials
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
The Hope Stone - Covid Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Habbits Field
Campsites · 2.2 km
Caterer Field
Campsites · 2.2 km
Scout Training Field
Campsites · 2.3 km
Ma Williams Cub Field
Campsites · 2.3 km
Rough Close Scout Camp
Campsites · 2.4 km
Leader Training Field
Campsites · 2.4 km
Berkswell is a village located in the West Midlands region of England, with a population of 2,843. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,843
- Constituency
- Meriden and Solihull East
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Berkswell
38 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Berkswell →
📷 5Museums · West Midlands
Baddesley Clinton
Baddesley Clinton — manor house in Warwickshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
Berkswell Hall
Berkswell Hall — country house in Warwickshire, England, UK.
📷 3Windmills · West Midlands
Berkswell Windmill
Berkswell Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
Church of Saint John the Baptist, Berkswell
Church of Saint John the Baptist, Berkswell — church in Berkswell, West Midlands. UK.
📷 5Historic churches · West Midlands
St Mary's Church, Temple Balsall
St Mary's Church, Temple Balsall — Grade I listed church in Balsall, Solihull, West Midlands, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
Templars Hall
Templars Hall — house in Balsall, Solihull, England, UK.
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📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
Wren's Cathedral
Wren's Cathedral — church in Warwickshire, England, UK.
📷 3Museums · West Midlands
Village Museum
Village Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · West Midlands
Redfern Manor
Redfern Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Split Bridge Approximately 2 Metres North Of Lock 21, Stratford Upon Avon Canal
Split Bridge Approximately 2 Metres North Of Lock 21, Stratford Upon Avon Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Brome Hall Bridge (Number 35) Stratford Upon Avon Canal
Brome Hall Bridge (Number 35) Stratford Upon Avon Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Locks 7-14 (Consecutive) And Northern Basin Walls, And Bridges 32 And 33, Stratford Upon Avon Canal
Locks 7-14 (Consecutive) And Northern Basin Walls, And Bridges 32 And 33, Stratford Upon Avon Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Dicks Lane Bridge Number 39, Stratford Upon Avon Canal
Dicks Lane Bridge Number 39, Stratford Upon Avon Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
War Memorial in the Grounds of the Church of St John the Baptist
War Memorial in the Grounds of the Church of St John the Baptist — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Grave of Harry Williams writer of "It's aLong Way to Tipperary)
Grave of Harry Williams writer of "It's aLong Way to Tipperary) — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Knights Templar Memorial
Knights Templar Memorial — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
The Hope Stone - Covid Memorial
The Hope Stone - Covid Memorial — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Life’s Essentials
Life’s Essentials — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Massey Ferguson Factory Memorial Plaque
Massey Ferguson Factory Memorial Plaque — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · West Midlands
Tile Hill Wood School
Tile Hill Wood School — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · West Midlands
Woodlands Academy, Coventry
Woodlands Academy, Coventry — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Hotels · West Midlands
Honiley Court Hotel
Honiley Court Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 7Hotels · West Midlands
Nailcote Hall
Nailcote Hall — a hotel in england west midlands.
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📷 3Museums · West Midlands
Village Museum
Village Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
War Memorial in the Grounds of the Church of St John the Baptist
War Memorial in the Grounds of the Church of St John the Baptist — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
Church of Saint John the Baptist, Berkswell
Church of Saint John the Baptist, Berkswell — church in Berkswell, West Midlands. UK.
📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
Berkswell Hall
Berkswell Hall — country house in Warwickshire, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Life’s Essentials
Life’s Essentials — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
The Hope Stone - Covid Memorial
The Hope Stone - Covid Memorial — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Berkswell
Places to stay
📷 3📷 5📷 4Campsites · West Midlands
Scout Training Field
Scout Training Field — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Ma Williams Cub Field
Ma Williams Cub Field — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Rough Close Scout Camp
Rough Close Scout Camp — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Leader Training Field
Leader Training Field — a campsite in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 4Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Bull's Head
The Bull's Head — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
Bull's Head
Bull's Head — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The White Lion
The White Lion — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 4Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Rainbow Inn
The Rainbow Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Red Lion
The Red Lion — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 4Historic pubs · West Midlands
Toby Carvery
Toby Carvery — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Flagship📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Berkswell?
- Berkswell is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV7 7BL), in the parish of Berkswell.
- What is Berkswell?
- Berkswell — village in West Midlands, UK.
- How do I get to Berkswell?
- The nearest railway station is Berkswell, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV7 7BL.
- Is Berkswell free to visit?
- Yes, Berkswell is free to enter.
- How do I get to Berkswell?
- The nearest railway station is Berkswell, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV7 7BL.