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JLR Classic Works
Jaguar Land Rover's dedicated classic vehicle facility in Coventry where heritage models are restored and reimagined.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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Welford
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Welford
Welford is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Husbands Bosworth, 27km from JLR Classic Works.
Welford is in England, United Kingdom, with about 1,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Husbands Bosworth, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Welford?
Within an hour or so of Welford: JLR Classic Works (27 km), Mallory Park (28 km), Coventry Transport Museum (31 km), Drayton House (Saltburn) (32 km).
Are there any good drives near Welford?
The nearest famous roads are Monsal Trail, A54 Congleton to Buxton and Goyt Valley road, Peak District.
Where is Welford?
Welford is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Husbands Bosworth.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,043
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.4171, -1.0587
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 Welford
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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.
28 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.
31 km · about 35 min drive
film location
Drayton House (Saltburn)
The private Northamptonshire country house used as the Catton family estate in Saltburn; visible from public rights of way only.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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Santa Pod Raceway
Europe's premier drag racing venue in Northamptonshire, hosting iconic events like the FIA European Finals and Flame & Thunder.
37 km · about 40 min drive
racetrack
Silverstone Circuit
The home of British motorsport, hosting the first ever F1 World Championship race in 1950
38 km · about 45 min drive
museum
British Motor Museum
Home to the world's largest collection of historic British cars with over 400 vehicles at the Gaydon Heritage Centre.
38 km · about 45 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.
38 km · about 45 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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