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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · West Midlands

Sheldon

In or near Marston Green.

Sheldon — a village in england west midlands.

Moorcock ^ Key, window in St Thomas More Catholic Church, Sheldon - geograph.org.uk - 7599776

A J Paxton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Marston Green · 2.2 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

Sheldon is a village located in the West Midlands. It is characterised by a mix of residential areas and local amenities. The village is part of the metropolitan borough of Birmingham. Sheldon offers a suburban environment with convenient access to nearby urban centres.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.4560, -1.7820
District
Birmingham
Parish
Birmingham, unparished area
Postcode
B26 3UG
Parliamentary constituency
Birmingham Yardley
Nearest railway station
Marston Green2.2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Boundary Marker, Hob's Moat Road - geograph.org.uk - 6814065📷 3

Theatres · West Midlands

Sheldon Cinema

Sheldon Cinema in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

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OS bolt and benchmark - Sheldon, church tower - geograph.org.uk - 3863206📷 3

Memorials & monuments · West Midlands

Thomas Bray 1690-1729

Thomas Bray 1690-1729 — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Dakota Bust (Sheldon Interchange)📷 5

Farms (open to visitors) · West Midlands

Dakota Bust (Sheldon Interchange)

Dakota Bust (Sheldon Interchange) — Public artwork (sculpture) by Peter Whitehouse.

Free👶artuk.org
OS bolt and benchmark - Sheldon, church tower - geograph.org.uk - 3863206📷 3

Farms (open to visitors) · West Midlands

Old Rectory Farm

Old Rectory Farm — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free👶
The Wheatsheaf (Sheldon Interchange)📷 5

Farms (open to visitors) · West Midlands

The Wheatsheaf (Sheldon Interchange)

The Wheatsheaf (Sheldon Interchange) — Public artwork (sculpture) by Claire Davies.

Free👶artuk.org
OS benchmark - Lyndon End, 1990 Coventry Road - geograph.org.uk - 4058577📷 5

Historic churches · West Midlands

Manarat Foundation

Manarat Foundation — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free

Where to eat & stay near Sheldon

Places to stay

Bollards at Birmingham Airport - geograph.org.uk - 7521040📷 7

Hotels · West Midlands

Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Airport — a hotel in england west midlands. 4-star. Brand: Hilton Garden Inn.

hilton.com
Hilton Metropole Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 5947347📷 5

Hotels · West Midlands

Hilton Birmingham Metropole

Hilton Birmingham Metropole — a hotel in england west midlands. 4-star. Brand: Hilton.

hilton.com
Entrance to Ackers basin, Grand Union canal - geograph.org.uk - 8083888📷 5

Hostels · West Midlands

Ackers Residential Centre

Ackers Residential Centre — a hostel in england west midlands.

158 High Street, Solihull - geograph.org.uk - 5610082📷 7

Hotels · West Midlands

Ramada by Wyndham

Ramada by Wyndham — a hotel in england west midlands.

wyndhamhotels.com
The former Police Station, Bordesley Green - geograph.org.uk - 4466410📷 5

Hostels · West Midlands

Heartland Hostel

Heartland Hostel — a hostel in england west midlands.

Highgate Park, looking towards central Birmingham - geograph.org.uk - 7129676📷 5

Hostels · West Midlands

St Anne's Hostel

St Anne's Hostel — a hostel in england west midlands.

Places to eat & drink

Old Bill & Bull - Coventry Road, Hay Mills (32196709950)📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Old Bill and Bull

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

Free🐕
White Hart📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

White Hart

White Hart — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕greatukpubs.co.uk
Along Edenbridge Road from Lakey Lane - geograph.org.uk - 5954604📷 3

Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Maggies

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

Free🐕
Along Edenbridge Road from Lakey Lane - geograph.org.uk - 5954604📷 5

Historic 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.

The Masons Arms📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Masons Arms

The Masons Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕
River Cole, looking north, in Springfield - geograph.org.uk - 5959711📷 4

Historic pubs · West Midlands

College Arms

College Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕web.archive.org

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Farmhouses at Marchington Woodland - geograph.org.uk - 2119551📷 5

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Marchington Woodlands — a village in england east midlands.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Sheldon?
Sheldon is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B26 3UG), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
What is Sheldon?
Sheldon — a village in england west midlands.
How do I get to Sheldon?
The nearest railway station is Marston Green, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode B26 3UG.
Is Sheldon a protected site?
Yes — Sheldon is part of the River Blythe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Sheldon?
The nearest railway station is Marston Green, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B26 3UG.