Kingsbury is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B78), in the parish of Kingsbury.

How do I get to Kingsbury?

The nearest railway station is Coleshill Parkway, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode B78.

Is Kingsbury free to visit?

Yes, Kingsbury is free to enter.

How do I get to Kingsbury?

The nearest railway station is Coleshill Parkway, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B78.

Towns & cities · West Midlands

Kingsbury

Free admission

Kingsbury — large village and civil parish in the North Warwickshire district of the county of Warwickshire in the United Kingdom.

Kingsbury, towns & cities in Warwickshire — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station: Coleshill Parkway · 5.1 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Kingsbury in the West Midlands, the nearest railway station is Coleshill Parkway, which is 5.1 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for sat-nav is B78.

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Kingsbury is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 2,400 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 7,523 people. Address: B78. Wikidata describes it as: "large village and civil parish in the North Warwickshire district of the county of Warwickshire in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.5614°, -1.6917°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Kingsbury is a large village and civil parish in the North Warwickshire district of the county of Warwickshire, in the West Midlands region of England. The civil parish population at the 2021 census was 7,562. The village is situated close to the Staffordshire border between Tamworth and Birmingham, which is 5.5 miles (9 km) to the north, and overlooks the River Tame. The A51 to Chester starts from here; as does the A4097, which runs through Curdworth and Minworth before joining the A38. This continues to Junction 6 of the M6 (Spaghetti Junction) giving access to the motorway network of the Midlands and the City of Birmingham. Kingsbury is notable for the Kingsbury Water Park, a shooting range and a large oil storage depot to the north-east. The church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul dates from the 12th century and is a grade II* listed building.

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Background

History

next to the River Tame|278x278px]] The name Kingsbury is derived from the Saxon Chingesburie meaning 'Kings Castle' or 'Kings Fort'. The 'bury' part of the name means 'fort' or 'defensive work'. Kingsbury Hall (or Bracebridge Hall as it was their family home for many years) is now only part lived in as a farmhouse. It was a fortified manor house and the remains of a curtain wall can still be seen. Kingsbury was founded by the same Angles tribe that established Curdworth and Minworth. The village is mentioned in the Domesday survey. Kingsbury was also the name of a water mill, used for many purposes including milling corn into flour. Later it was used as a garden centre. A bridge was built…

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Coordinates: 52.5614, -1.6917
County: Warwickshire
District: North Warwickshire
Parish: Kingsbury
Postcode: B78
Parliamentary constituency: North Warwickshire and Bedworth
Population: 7,523
Nearest railway station: Coleshill Parkway — 5.1 km

Sources

wikidata: Q519687 (CC0)
wikipedia: Kingsbury, Warwickshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Kingsbury Water park water.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Other places nearby

Kingsbury is a village in Warwickshire, located in the West Midlands, with a population of 7,523. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population: 7,523
Administrative county: Warwickshire
Constituency: North Warwickshire and Bedworth
Top categories near here: 8 Historic bridges
5 Villages
2 Historic pubs
2 Historic churches
2 Castles

Things to see in Kingsbury

31 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Kingsbury →

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Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Malt House

The Malt House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

↗ malthousekingsbury.com

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Historic churches · West Midlands

Church of St Peter & St Paul, Kingsbury

Church of St Peter & St Paul, Kingsbury — church in Kingsbury, North Warwickshire, England, UK.

Free↗ kingbaxgroup.org.uk

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Historic churches · West Midlands

Church of the Resurrection, Hurley

Church of the Resurrection, Hurley — Anglican church in Hurley, Warwickshire, England: Diocese of Birmingham.

Free↗ kingbaxgroup.org.uk

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Castles · West Midlands

Kingsbury Hall

Kingsbury Hall — castle in Warwickshire, England, UK.

👶↗ kingsbury-hall.com

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Parks · West Midlands

Kingsbury Water Park

Kingsbury Water Park — Country park in North Warwickshire.

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The Old Post Office, Piccadilly - geograph.org.uk - 4034710

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Memorials & monuments · West Midlands

Miners Lamp

Miners Lamp is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕

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Piers · West Midlands

Outdoor Education Centre

Outdoor Education Centre is a pier in the United Kingdom.

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Church at Church End from the north - geograph.org.uk - 2386764

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Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Bull

The Bull — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕

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Miniature railways · West Midlands

Echills Wood Railway

Echills Wood Railway — a miniature railway in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Miniature railways · West Midlands

Wren's Tunnel

Wren's Tunnel — a miniature railway in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Farms (open to visitors) · West Midlands