English Heritage sites near Nether Whitacre Parish
J. W. EVANS SILVER FACTORY
11 miles from Nether Whitacre Parish
Established in 1881, J. W. Evans is one of the most complete surviving historic factories in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter.
WALL ROMAN SITE
11 miles from Nether Whitacre Parish
Wall was an important staging post on Watling Street, the Roman military road to North Wales. It provided overnight accommodation for travelling Roman officials and imperial messengers.
KENILWORTH CASTLE AND ELIZABETHAN GARDEN
13 miles from Nether Whitacre Parish
Once home to Robert Dudley, the great love of Queen Elizabeth I. Today you can walk in the beautifully recreated Elizabethan garden and marvel at the mighty Norman keep.
ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH CASTLE
17 miles from Nether Whitacre Parish
Ashby Castle forms the backdrop to the famous jousting scenes in Sir Walter Scott's classic novel of 1819, Ivanhoe. Now a ruin, the castle began as a manor house in the 12th century.
HALESOWEN ABBEY
17 miles from Nether Whitacre Parish
Remains of abbey founded by King John in the 13th century.
KIRBY MUXLOE CASTLE
20 miles from Nether Whitacre Parish
The picturesque moated remains - including the fine gatehouse and a complete corner tower - of this brick-built fortified mansion have recently been extensively conserved by English Heritage.
Churches in Nether Whitacre Parish
St Giles, Nether Whitacre
A51 Tamworth-Coventry Road
Nether Whitacre
Birmingham
01675 481252
http://www.ourparishwls.com
St Giles' church was probably founded in the Norman period. It must have been altered many times over the centuries and a major rebuilding in 1870 largely created the gothic church we see now. The earliest part of the present building is probably the tower which dates from either the early or middle of the 16th century. The tower is built of locally-sourced red sandstone ashlar and is of two stages.
We are a friendly church of a central tradition, and are currently holding one service in the parish per week with each of the four churches hosting a service every four weeks. All are welcome.
Pubs in Nether Whitacre Parish
Dog Inn
A well-hidden black and white country pub, popular both with drinkers and diners. Its characterful interior includes two intimate dining rooms. Brass knick-knacks abound, and there are two hefty log fires in winter. Peaceful beer garden.
Gate Inn
Convivial rural alehouse with a strong sense of community. Diners tend to favour the conservatory and large lounge, while drinkers gravitate to the dog-friendly bar with its log fires. There is also a small pool room to one side. Try-before...
Railway
30 Station Road, Whitacre Heath, B46 2EH
(01675) 467499
railwaywhitacreheath.co.uk/index
Swan
1 Station Road, Whitacre Heath, B46 2JA
(01675) 462585
theswanwhitacreheath.co.uk