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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Polesworth
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Polesworth
Polesworth works well as a base: 10 minutes from Fazeley, 19km from Mallory Park.
Polesworth is in England, United Kingdom, with about 9,600 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Fazeley, about 6 km away.
Polesworth is a large village and civil parish in the North Warwickshire district of Warwickshire, England. It is situated close to the northern tip of the county, adjacent to the border with Staffordshire. It is 3 miles (5 km) east of Tamworth, 4.5 miles (7 km) northwest of Atherstone and 15 miles (24 km) northeastRead more
of Birmingham.
In the 2021 census, the civil parish of Polesworth had a population of 8,727; it included the contiguous sub-villages of Birchmoor, St Helena and Hall End directly to the south, with Warton to the east. The built-up area of Polesworth, which includes the adjoining village of Dordon to the south, had a population of 9,913 in 2021. The border with Leicestershire is 3 miles (5 km) to the east, while Derbyshire is 6 miles (10 km) to the north. The River Anker runs through the village.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Polesworth?
Within an hour or so of Polesworth: Mallory Park (19 km), National Motorcycle Museum (21 km), The Peter James Collection (24 km), Coventry Transport Museum (24 km).
Are there any good drives near Polesworth?
The nearest famous roads are Monsal Trail, A54 Congleton to Buxton and A537 Cat and Fiddle Summit.
Where is Polesworth?
Polesworth is in England, United Kingdom, about 6 km from Fazeley.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 9,645
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.6196, -1.6104
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 Polesworth
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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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.
21 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.
24 km · about 30 min drive
museum
Coventry Transport Museum
Houses the world's largest publicly owned collection of British road transport, including land speed record holders.
24 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Land Rover Experience Solihull
Off-road driving experience at Jaguar Land Rover's headquarters on a purpose-built terrain course.
24 km · about 25 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.
28 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
JLR Classic Works
Jaguar Land Rover's dedicated classic vehicle facility in Coventry where heritage models are restored and reimagined.
30 km · about 35 min drive
museum
Black Country Living Museum
Open-air museum rebuilding an industrial Black Country town: canal boats, a working replica Newcomen engine, 1930s fish and chips fried in beef dripping, and a coal mine walk. A key Peaky Blinders filming location.
33 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Polesworth
7 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 69 kmMonsal HeadA viewpoint above the Wye valley looking down on the five-arch Headstone Viaduct, now carrying the Monsal Trail.
- 69 kmMonsal TrailAn 8.5-mile traffic-free walking and cycling route along a former railway through the Wye valley, passing through four lit tunnels.
- 71 kmA54 Congleton to BuxtonA fast moorland alternative to the Cat and Fiddle, rolling over the Peak District's western edge past Danebridge and the Cheshire border.
- 72 kmCurbar EdgeA gritstone escarpment above the Derwent valley with sweeping views and long-established bouldering and climbing.
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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