Towns & cities · West Midlands
Middleton
Middleton — village and civil parish in Warwickshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wilnecote · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Middleton in the West Midlands, the nearest railway station is Wilnecote, located 5.2 km away. The postcode for Middleton is B78 2AN. Entry to the area is free.
About
Middleton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 1,582 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 630 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Warwickshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.5820°, -1.7400°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Middleton is a small village in the North Warwickshire district of the county of Warwickshire, England. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 630.
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Background
History
At the time of the Domesday Book Middleton was under a Norman Overlord Hugh de Grandmesnil who had several holdings in Warwickshire. When he died it passed to the Marmions of Tamworth. In 1291 the estate was divided into three and Middleton was held by the de Frevilles. In the mid 15th century Sir Richard Bingham married Margaret Willoughb (born Freville) of Nottinghamshire. There is a brass memorial to Sir Richard in the Parish Church. When Margaret died in 1493 she left the estate to her grandson (by her first marriage) Sir Henry Willughby. Ornithologist Francis Willughby was born at Middleton Hall in 1635. The Hall stayed in the family until 1924. St. John the Baptist Church holds an…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5820, -1.7400
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- North Warwickshire
- Parish
- Middleton
- Postcode
- B78 2AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Warwickshire and Bedworth
- Population
- 630
- Nearest railway station
- Wilnecote — 5.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1910804 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Middleton, Warwickshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Church Lane, Middleton - geograph.org.uk - 2416905.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Ash End House Children's Farm
Historic houses · 0.8 km
Middleton Hall, Tamworth
Historic houses · 1.5 km
RSPB Middleton Lakes
Forests & woodlands · 2.5 km
Drayton Bassett
Villages · 2.5 km
Middleton Lakes RSPB reserve
Wildlife reserves · 2.6 km
Moxhull Hall
Manor houses · 2.6 km
Moxhull Hall
Hotels · 2.6 km
Kingsbury Swivel Bridge Birmingham And Fazeley Canal
Historic bridges · 2.7 km
Drayton Brick Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.7 km
Outdoor Education Centre
Piers · 2.9 km
Bodymoor Heath Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.9 km
Kingsbury Water Park Camping & Caravanning Club Site
Caravan parks · 2.9 km
Middleton is a village in Warwickshire, located in the West Midlands, with a population of 630. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 630
- Administrative county
- Warwickshire
- Constituency
- North Warwickshire and Bedworth
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Middleton
73 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Middleton →
📷 3Family attractions · West Midlands
Snowdome
The Snowdome is an indoor ski slope just off the A5 road in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England. It opened in May 1994 and was the first full-sized recreational indoor ski slope in the UK.
Flagship📷 3Zoos & aquariums · West Midlands
Drayton Manor Theme Park
Drayton Manor Theme Park is a zoo or aquarium in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Ironworks & forges · West Midlands
Birmingham Metropolitan College
Birmingham Metropolitan College — college in Birmingham, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Colin Grazier Memorial
Colin Grazier Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Theme parks · West Midlands
Drayton Manor
Drayton Manor — country house in Drayton Bassett, Staffordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Drayton Manor Footbridge
Drayton Manor Footbridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Francis Brett Young 1884-1954
Francis Brett Young 1884-1954 is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Jamboree Stone
Jamboree Stone is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Archaeological sites · West Midlands
Medieval deerpark and other archaeological remains in Sutton Park
Medieval deerpark and other archaeological remains in Sutton Park — Scheduled Monument in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · West Midlands
Middleton Hall, Tamworth
Middleton Hall, Tamworth — Grade II Listed Building in Tamworth, Warwickshire, England, UK.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Middleton Lakes RSPB reserve
Middleton Lakes RSPB reserve — RSPB nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
Moat House
Moat House — Grade II* listed building in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
Moat House
Moat House — Grade II* listed building in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Heritage railway stations · West Midlands
Robert Peel statue
Robert Peel statue — Public artwork (statue).
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Royal Hotel
Royal Hotel — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · West Midlands
RSPB Middleton Lakes
RSPB Middleton Lakes is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Forests & woodlands · West Midlands
Sutton Park National Nature Reserve
Sutton Park National Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · West Midlands
Tameside Nature Reserve
Tameside Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · West Midlands
Tamworth Castle
Tamworth Castle — Grade I listed historic house museum in Tamworth, United Kingdom.
📷 5Viewpoints · West Midlands
Tamworth View
Tamworth View is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Manor houses · West Midlands
Thomas Land (Drayton Manor)
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📷 3Miniature railways · West Midlands
THOR
THOR — a miniature railway in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
Ash End House Children's Farm
Ash End House Children's Farm — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · West Midlands
Middleton Hall, Tamworth
Middleton Hall, Tamworth — Grade II Listed Building in Tamworth, Warwickshire, England, UK.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · West Midlands
RSPB Middleton Lakes
RSPB Middleton Lakes is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Middleton Lakes RSPB reserve
Middleton Lakes RSPB reserve — RSPB nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · West Midlands
Moxhull Hall
Moxhull Hall — a manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Middleton
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
Moxhull Hall
Moxhull Hall — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Kingsbury Water Park Camping & Caravanning Club Site
Kingsbury Water Park Camping & Caravanning Club Site — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Marston Caravan Site
Marston Caravan Site — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
Moor Hall Hotel & Spa
Moor Hall Hotel & Spa — a hotel in england west midlands. 4-star. Brand: Best Western.
📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
New Hall Hotel
New Hall Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
The Castle Hotel
The Castle Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Malt House
The Malt House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Queen's Head Inn Public House
Queen's Head Inn Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Royal Hotel
Royal Hotel — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 6Historic pubs · West Midlands
Three Tuns Hotel
Three Tuns Hotel — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 4Historic pubs · West Midlands
Gate Inn
Gate Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Duke Inn
The Duke Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Flagship📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Middleton?
- Middleton is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B78 2AN), in the parish of Middleton.
- What is Middleton?
- Middleton — village and civil parish in Warwickshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Middleton?
- The nearest railway station is Wilnecote, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode B78 2AN.
- Is Middleton free to visit?
- Yes, Middleton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Middleton?
- The nearest railway station is Wilnecote, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B78 2AN.