Villages · West Midlands
Olton
In or near Marston Green.
Olton — a village in england west midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Olton · 0.0 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Blythe SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Olton is a village located in the West Midlands. It is primarily a residential area, characterised by a mix of traditional and modern housing. The village has a local community atmosphere, with amenities catering to residents and visitors alike. Olton is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, making it a convenient base for exploring the surrounding region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4383, -1.8051
- District
- Solihull
- Parish
- Solihull, unparished area
- Postcode
- B92 7AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Solihull West and Shirley
- Nearest railway station
- Olton — 0 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640970 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Saxon King on Horse (Olton Interchange)
Heritage railway stations · 0.0 km
Centro Olton Interchange: Saxon King on Horse
Public art & sculpture · 0.0 km
Solihull Art Gallery
Galleries · 0.2 km
Olton Cinema
Theatres · 0.2 km
The Olton Project
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Olton Reservoir
Reservoirs & lochs · 0.8 km
Burnt Mound
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
Fox Hollies Hall
Historic houses · 1.1 km
Dovehouse Theatre
Theatres · 1.2 km
Bridge No.86
Historic bridges · 1.3 km
Hob's Moat
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Hob's Moat
Archaeological sites · 1.3 km
Nearby
📷 3Heritage railway stations · West Midlands
Saxon King on Horse (Olton Interchange)
Saxon King on Horse (Olton Interchange) — Public artwork (statue) by John McKenna.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
Centro Olton Interchange: Saxon King on Horse
Centro Olton Interchange: Saxon King on Horse — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Galleries · West Midlands
Solihull Art Gallery
Solihull Art Gallery — a gallery in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 5Historic churches · West Midlands
The Olton Project
The Olton Project — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Reservoirs & lochs · West Midlands
Olton Reservoir
Olton Reservoir — reservoir in West Midlands, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Olton
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · West Midlands
Ramada by Wyndham
Ramada by Wyndham — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5Hostels · West Midlands
Ackers Residential Centre
Ackers Residential Centre — a hostel in england west midlands.
📷 7Hotels · West Midlands
Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Airport — a hotel in england west midlands. 4-star. Brand: Hilton Garden Inn.
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📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
Hilton Birmingham Metropole
Hilton Birmingham Metropole — a hotel in england west midlands. 4-star. Brand: Hilton.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Maggies
The Maggies — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Three Magpies Public House And Attached Walls Three Magpies Public House And Attached Walls
The Three Magpies Public House And Attached Walls Three Magpies Public House And Attached Walls in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
Bulls Head
Bulls Head — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Old Bill and Bull
The Old Bill and Bull — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 4Historic pubs · West Midlands
College Arms
College Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Olton?
- Olton is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B92 7AQ), in the parish of Solihull, unparished area.
- What is Olton?
- Olton — a village in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Olton?
- The nearest railway station is Olton, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode B92 7AQ.
- Is Olton a protected site?
- Yes — Olton is part of the River Blythe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Olton?
- The nearest railway station is Olton, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B92 7AQ.