Castles · West Midlands
Tanworth
In or near Wythall.
Tanworth — a castle in england west midlands.
Richard Law — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Widney Manor · 2.9 km
About
Tanworth is a named castle in england west midlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Blythe SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tanworth is a castle located in the West Midlands. It features historical architecture typical of the region. The site is notable for its significance in local history, though specific details about its era or original owners are not provided. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which offers a glimpse into the historical context of the castle.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3825, -1.8104
- District
- Solihull
- Parish
- Cheswick Green
- Postcode
- B90 4SW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Solihull West and Shirley
- Nearest railway station
- Widney Manor — 2.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287731 (CC BY 4.0)
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Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Raised Level 5" depot line
Miniature railways · 1.7 km
Ground level 7.1/4 and 5"
Miniature railways · 1.7 km
Raised Level 5" gauge
Miniature railways · 1.8 km
Raised Level 5 and 3.1/2" gauge
Miniature railways · 1.8 km
Bridge Number 19, Over North Stratford Canal
Historic bridges · 1.8 km
SIEA Highlands Mosque
Historic churches · 1.9 km
Hillfield Park
Parks · 1.9 km
The Farm
Historic pubs · 1.9 km
UCI Solihull
Theatres · 2.1 km
Hogarth's Hotel
Hotels · 2.4 km
Earlswood Lakes Craft Centre
Natural landmarks · 2.6 km
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Boer Wars memorial
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📷 3Miniature railways · West Midlands
Raised Level 5" depot line
Raised Level 5" depot line — a miniature railway in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Miniature railways · West Midlands
Ground level 7.1/4 and 5"
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📷 3Miniature railways · West Midlands
Raised Level 5" gauge
Raised Level 5" gauge — a miniature railway in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Miniature railways · West Midlands
Raised Level 5 and 3.1/2" gauge
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📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Bridge Number 19, Over North Stratford Canal
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Where to eat & stay near Tanworth
Places to stay
Hotels · West Midlands
Hogarth's Hotel
Hogarth's Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
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📷 7Hotels · West Midlands
Ramada by Wyndham
Ramada by Wyndham — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Caravan Club Chapel Lane
Caravan Club Chapel Lane — a caravan park in england west midlands.
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📷 5Hostels · West Midlands
Ackers Residential Centre
Ackers Residential Centre — a hostel in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Farm
The Farm — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Railway
The Railway — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Masons Arms
The Masons Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Baldwin
The Baldwin — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 4Historic pubs · West Midlands
Toby Carvery
Toby Carvery — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Red Lion
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tanworth?
- Tanworth is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B90 4SW), in the parish of Cheswick Green.
- What is Tanworth?
- Tanworth — a castle in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Tanworth?
- The nearest railway station is Widney Manor, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode B90 4SW.
- Is Tanworth a protected site?
- Yes — Tanworth is part of the River Blythe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Tanworth charge admission?
- Tanworth typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Tanworth?
- The nearest railway station is Widney Manor, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B90 4SW.