Polesworth
Built-up area in North Warwickshire, Warwickshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.622, -1.611 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SK 26 02 |
| Population: | 9,645 |
| Dialling code: | 01827 (Tamworth) |
Polesworth is a large village in North Warwickshire, Warwickshire, England, lying close to the Staffordshire border and the larger town of Tamworth. It sits beside the Coventry Canal and the River Anker, and is well placed for commuters to Birmingham and Coventry.
Best known for the remains of Polesworth Abbey and a compact historic centre, the village combines greens, period buildings and modern housing; its economy has shifted from agriculture and local industry to a largely residential, service-orientated profile, supported by active community groups, local events and a small heritage scene that celebrates its medieval and industrial past.
Postcode districts covering Polesworth
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Leicester 20.5 miles33 km
- Coventry 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Derby 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Wolverhampton 21.7 miles35 km
- Dudley 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Walsall 15.5 miles25 km
- West Bromwich 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Solihull 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Burton upon Trent 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Sutton Coldfield 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Royal Leamington Spa 23.1 miles37.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Polesworth East Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Polesworth West Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Polesworth and Dordon Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Shuttington Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Warton Built-up area 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Dordon Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Stonydelph Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Amington Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Glascote Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Newton Regis and Warton Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Wilnecote Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Grendon Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Polesworth
B78 1DR, B78 1EQ, B78 1EF, B78 1DB, B78 1DP, B78 1BN, B78 1BP, B78 1DW, B78 1BL … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 13 miles20.9 km
- East Midlands Airport 18.7 miles30 km
- Polesworth Railway Station 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Wilnecote Railway Station 3 miles4.8 km
Hotels near Polesworth Ad
- The Peel Aldergate 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Constantine House 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Appleby Inn Hotel 3 4.6 miles7.5 km
- The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel 3 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Best Western Appleby Park Hotel 3 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Drayton Manor Hotel 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Millers Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 5.8 miles9.4 km
- The Liberal House 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Hampton by Hilton Nuneaton 3 9 miles14.5 km
- Abbey Grange Hotel 8.7 miles14.1 km
Schools in Polesworth
- The Nethersole C of E Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Statfold Barn Railway Museum 2.5 miles4.1 km
- The Lamb Ground Stadium 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Hams Hall Estate 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Liberty Way Stadium 10 miles16.1 km
- Sutton Park Estate 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Kings Standing Wood Forest 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Birmingham NEC Museum 12.5 miles20.2 km
- National Exhibition Centre Stadium 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Ricoh Arena Stadium 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Millisons Wood Forest 13.1 miles21 km