racetrack
Mallory Park
Compact lakeside circuit at Kirkby Mallory known as the 'friendly circuit', racing since 1956. Its Gerard's Bend is one of the longest, fastest corners in British motorsport.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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Nuneaton
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Nuneaton
Nuneaton works well as a base: 10 minutes from Hartshill, 28km from Warwick Castle.
Nuneaton is in England, United Kingdom, with about 89,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Hartshill, about 5 km away.
Nuneaton ( nə-NEE-tən) is a market town in the Nuneaton and Bedworth district, in northern Warwickshire, England, close to the county border with Leicestershire to the north-east. Nuneaton's population at the 2021 census was 88,813, making it the largest town in Warwickshire. Nuneaton's urban area, which alsoRead more
includes the large villages of Bulkington and Hartshill, had a population of 99,372 at the 2021 census.
Nuneaton gained its name from a medieval nunnery which was established in the 12th century, when it became a small market town. It later developed into an important industrial town due to ribbon weaving and coal mining.
The author George Eliot was born on a farm on the Arbury Estate just outside Nuneaton in 1819 and lived in the town for much of her early life. Her novel Scenes of Clerical Life (1858) depicts Nuneaton. The George Eliot Hospital is named after her, and there is also a statue of her in the town centre.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Nuneaton?
Within an hour or so of Nuneaton: Mallory Park (12 km), Coventry Transport Museum (13 km), JLR Classic Works (17 km), National Motorcycle Museum (19 km).
Are there any good drives near Nuneaton?
The nearest famous roads are Monsal Trail, A54 Congleton to Buxton and Goyt Valley road, Peak District.
Where is Nuneaton?
Nuneaton is in England, United Kingdom, about 5 km from Hartshill.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 88,813
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.5232, -1.4652
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 Nuneaton
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Coventry Transport Museum
Houses the world's largest publicly owned collection of British road transport, including land speed record holders.
13 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
JLR Classic Works
Jaguar Land Rover's dedicated classic vehicle facility in Coventry where heritage models are restored and reimagined.
17 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
National Motorcycle Museum
The world's largest collection of British motorcycles with over 1,000 machines spanning a century of manufacturing near Solihull.
19 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Land Rover Experience Solihull
Off-road driving experience at Jaguar Land Rover's headquarters on a purpose-built terrain course.
23 km · about 25 min drive
castle
Warwick Castle
A medieval castle built by William the Conqueror in 1068, situated on the banks of the River Avon in Warwickshire.
28 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
The Peter James Collection
A remarkable private collection of over 100 classic and vintage cars on display in Birmingham.
29 km · about 35 min drive
museum
Donington Grand Prix Collection
World's largest collection of Grand Prix racing cars spanning from the 1930s to modern F1 at Donington Park circuit.
35 km · about 40 min drive
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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