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National Motorcycle Museum
The world's largest collection of British motorcycles with over 1,000 machines spanning a century of manufacturing near Solihull.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Balsall Common
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Balsall Common
Balsall Common works well as a base: 10 minutes from Meriden, 13km from Warwick Castle.
Balsall Common is in England, United Kingdom, with about 7,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Meriden, about 5 km away.
Balsall Common is a large village in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, West Midlands, England. It is situated 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Kenilworth, 7 miles (11 km) west of central Coventry (but only three miles (4.5 km) from the westernmost edge of the city), 7.5 miles (12.1 km) east of Solihull and 14 miles (23Read more
km) to the southeast of Birmingham.
The village was previously part of Warwickshire. The name "Balsall" comes from the Anglo Saxon word "Baelle" meaning corner (or angle) of land, and "Heale" meaning a sheltered place
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What is there to see near Balsall Common?
Within an hour or so of Balsall Common: National Motorcycle Museum (7 km), Land Rover Experience Solihull (9 km), Coventry Transport Museum (10 km), Warwick Castle (13 km).
Are there any good drives near Balsall Common?
The nearest famous roads are A54 Congleton to Buxton, Monsal Trail and Goyt Valley road, Peak District.
Where is Balsall Common?
Balsall Common is in England, United Kingdom, about 5 km from Meriden.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 7,039
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.3919, -1.6504
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Balsall Common
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Land Rover Experience Solihull
Off-road driving experience at Jaguar Land Rover's headquarters on a purpose-built terrain course.
9 km · about 20 min drive
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Coventry Transport Museum
Houses the world's largest publicly owned collection of British road transport, including land speed record holders.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Warwick Castle
A medieval castle built by William the Conqueror in 1068, situated on the banks of the River Avon in Warwickshire.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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JLR Classic Works
Jaguar Land Rover's dedicated classic vehicle facility in Coventry where heritage models are restored and reimagined.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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The Peter James Collection
A remarkable private collection of over 100 classic and vintage cars on display in Birmingham.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Aston Martin Visitor Experience (Gaydon)
Guided tours of Aston Martin's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility where DB11 and Vantage models are hand-built.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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British Motor Museum
Home to the world's largest collection of historic British cars with over 400 vehicles at the Gaydon Heritage Centre.
25 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Balsall Common
5 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 57 kmCleeve HillThe highest point of the Cotswolds at 330 m, an open common above Cheltenham with views to the Malverns and Wales.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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