Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Red Lion
In or near Hampton in Arden.
The Red Lion — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dorridge · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Red Lion is a historic pub in the West Midlands — listed in heritage records for its surviving fabric, fittings or trading history. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Meriden and Solihull East parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Dorridge, about 2.2 km away. Postcode area B93.
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Official information
The Red Lion is a classic pub located in Knowle, Solihull, offering a variety of pub food in a comfortable setting. It features a spacious beer garden and cozy indoor areas, making it suitable for gatherings with friends and family.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Blythe SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Red Lion is a pub located in the West Midlands, within the unparished area of Solihull, postcode B93. It is situated near the River Blythe, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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- Coordinates
- 52.3879, -1.7343
- District
- Solihull
- Parish
- Solihull, unparished area
- Postcode
- B93 0LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Meriden and Solihull East
- Phone
- 01564 771522
- Nearest railway station
- Dorridge — 2.2 km
- Official site
- www.emberinns.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w155169345 (ODbL)
- commons: The Red Lion, Knowle - geograph.org.uk - 1107785.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Red Lion?
- The Red Lion is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B93 0LY), in the parish of Solihull, unparished area.
- What is The Red Lion?
- The Red Lion — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
- How do I get to The Red Lion?
- The nearest railway station is Dorridge, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode B93 0LY.
- Is The Red Lion a protected site?
- Yes — The Red Lion is part of the River Blythe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Red Lion free to visit?
- Yes, The Red Lion is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Red Lion?
- The nearest railway station is Dorridge, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B93 0LY.