Towns & cities · West Midlands
Meriden
Meriden — village and civil parish in West Midlands, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hampton-in-Arden · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Meriden in the West Midlands, the nearest railway station is Hampton-in-Arden, located 3.6 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Meriden is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,719 people. Address: CV7. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in West Midlands, UK". Coordinates: 52.4379°, -1.6496°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Meriden is a village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, West Midlands, England. Historically, it is part of Warwickshire and lies between the cities of Birmingham and Coventry. It is located close to the North Warwickshire district border within a green belt of the countryside known as the Meriden Gap and is in the ecclesiastical parish of the Diocese of Coventry. The village is 7.5 miles (12 kilometres) east-northeast of Solihull, 7 miles (11 kilometres) west-northwest of Coventry and 12 miles (19 kilometres) east-southeast of Birmingham city centre. It was known as "Alspath" in the Domesday Book. The village gives its name to the Meriden parliamentary constituency, which was created in 1955 and covers the Meriden Gap. In the 2011 Census, the population of the Meriden parish was 2,719. The population is estimated to have risen to 3,096 by 2017.
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Background
History
The area has been occupied since the Stone Age, as evidenced by flints in the Blythe Valley. Bronze Age swords have also been found in Meriden. In 43 AD, nearby Corley Rocks marked the southern limit of the cattle rearing Cornovii tribe. Between the 15th and 17th centuries, the name 'Meriden' gradually supplanted that of Alspath as the straggling settlement at the foot of the hill grew in importance. By 1686 the population had grown to 290 people. By 1772 there were 93 cottages and houses. In 1811 the village had 152 homes, 171 families and 817 people." Meriden was a local distribution point in the 16th-century cattle-driving trade, with the pool at the centre of the old village used to…
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- Coordinates
- 52.4379, -1.6496
- District
- Solihull
- Parish
- Meriden
- Postcode
- CV7
- Parliamentary constituency
- Meriden and Solihull East
- Population
- 2,719
- Nearest railway station
- Hampton-in-Arden — 3.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1747363 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Meriden, West Midlands (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Meriden cross winter.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Meriden Cross
Historic houses · 0.0 km
Cyclists War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
The Bull's Head
Historic pubs · 0.4 km
Meriden War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Somers Wood
Caravan parks · 1.2 km
Coventry Way
Military museums · 1.3 km
Great Packington
Villages · 1.3 km
Church of St Lawrence
Historic churches · 1.4 km
Bridge Approximately 300 Metres South East Of Packington Hall
Historic bridges · 2.0 km
St James' Church, Great Packington
Historic churches · 2.0 km
Broadwaters Scout Camp, Alfrey Activity Centre
Campsites · 2.6 km
Little Packington
Villages · 2.7 km
Meriden is a village in the West Midlands region of England, with a population of 2,719. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,719
- Constituency
- Meriden and Solihull East
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Meriden
30 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Meriden →
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Butchers Public House
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📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
Alpha House
Alpha House — house in Fillongley, North Warwickshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
Church of St Lawrence
Church of St Lawrence — church in Meriden, UK.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · West Midlands
Harvest Hill Daffodil Meadow
Harvest Hill Daffodil Meadow is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Holy wells · West Midlands
Precinct Wall, 60 Metres Northwest of Old Rectory
Precinct Wall, 60 Metres Northwest of Old Rectory — wall in Maxstoke, Warwickshire, England, UK.
📷 3Holy wells · West Midlands
Precinct Wall, East of Outer Gatehouse and Bounding Churchyard of St Michael and All Saints on the West
Precinct Wall, East of Outer Gatehouse and Bounding Churchyard of St Michael and All Saints on the West — wall in Maxstoke, Warwickshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
St James' Church, Great Packington
St James' Church, Great Packington — Grade I listed church in Warwickshire, England, UK.
📷 4Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Bull's Head
The Bull's Head — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Manor House
The Manor House — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
War Memorial
War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
Old pumping machine?
Old pumping machine? — a historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
Meriden Cross
Meriden Cross — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Little Packington Bridge
Little Packington Bridge — a Grade II-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Bridge Approximately 300 Metres South East Of Packington Hall
Bridge Approximately 300 Metres South East Of Packington Hall — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Cyclists War Memorial
Cyclists War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Meriden War Memorial
Meriden War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Site of Triumph Motorcycles Factory
Site of Triumph Motorcycles Factory — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · West Midlands
Fillongley Castle
Fillongley Castle — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · West Midlands
River Blythe
The River Blythe flows through the English Midlands from central Warwickshire, through the Borough of Solihull and on to Coleshill in north Warwickshire. It runs along the Meriden Gap in the Midlands
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Broadwaters Scout Camp, Alfrey Activity Centre
Broadwaters Scout Camp, Alfrey Activity Centre — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Maxstoke Hall Farm
Maxstoke Hall Farm — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 4Caravan parks · West Midlands
Somers Wood
Somers Wood — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Military museums · West Midlands
Coventry Way
Coventry Way — a military museum in england west midlands.
📷 5Literary houses · West Midlands
Castle Hills: a motte and bailey castle 700m NE of St Mary and All Saint's Church
Castle Hills: a motte and bailey castle 700m NE of St Mary and All Saint's Church — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
Nearby
📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
Meriden Cross
Meriden Cross — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Cyclists War Memorial
Cyclists War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Bull's Head
The Bull's Head — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Meriden War Memorial
Meriden War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Caravan parks · West Midlands
Somers Wood
Somers Wood — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Military museums · West Midlands
Coventry Way
Coventry Way — a military museum in england west midlands.
Where to eat & stay near Meriden
Places to stay
📷 4Caravan parks · West Midlands
Somers Wood
Somers Wood — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Broadwaters Scout Camp, Alfrey Activity Centre
Broadwaters Scout Camp, Alfrey Activity Centre — a campsite in england west midlands.
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📷 3📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Leader Training Field
Leader Training Field — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Rough Close Scout Camp
Rough Close Scout Camp — 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
The White Lion
The White Lion — 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.
📷 4Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Rainbow Inn
The Rainbow Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Manor House
The Manor House — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Butchers Public House
Butchers Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
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Flagship📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Meriden?
- Meriden is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV7), in the parish of Meriden.
- What is Meriden?
- Meriden — village and civil parish in West Midlands, UK.
- How do I get to Meriden?
- The nearest railway station is Hampton-in-Arden, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV7.
- Is Meriden free to visit?
- Yes, Meriden is free to enter.
- How do I get to Meriden?
- The nearest railway station is Hampton-in-Arden, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV7.