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Hurley and Wood End

Ward in North Warwickshire, Warwickshire, England

Coordinates:52.571, -1.656
OS grid ref:SP 23 97
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The Hurley and Wood End area sits within the borough of North Warwickshire in the county of Warwickshire, England. It comprises a cluster of villages and hamlets set in a patchwork of farmland, hedgerows and small woodland, giving a generally rural feel with compact village centres and modest terraces rather than large urban streets.

The communities have strong industrial-era roots - Wood End in particular grew up as a mining village - while Hurley retains older village features such as a parish church, local shops and pubs. Since the closure of the pits the local economy has shifted toward agriculture, light industry and commuting to nearby towns, but village halls, clubs and annual events keep a noticeable community spirit and the area's 19th- and 20th-century buildings and memorials still mark its history.

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Transport links

  • Birmingham International Airport 9 miles14.5 km
  • East Midlands Airport 22.6 miles36.4 km
  • Wilnecote Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
  • Polesworth Railway Station 4.3 miles6.8 km

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Schools in Hurley and Wood End

  • Hurley Primary School Primary
  • Wood End Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Hams Hall Estate 2.7 miles4.3 km
  • Merevale Abbey Historic site 3.5 miles5.6 km
  • The Lamb Ground Stadium 4.2 miles6.7 km
  • Statfold Barn Railway Museum 5.8 miles9.4 km
  • Sutton Park Estate 7.5 miles12 km
  • Birmingham NEC Museum 8.6 miles13.8 km
  • National Exhibition Centre Stadium 8.6 miles13.8 km
  • Kings Standing Wood Forest 9.6 miles15.4 km
  • Liberty Way Stadium 9.6 miles15.5 km
  • Millisons Wood Forest 9.7 miles15.6 km
  • Elmdon Hall Country house 10 miles16.1 km
  • Villa Park Stadium 10.6 miles17.1 km