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About Halesowen
Halesowen is an industrial town which flourished in the 20th century through the production of electrical apparatus, agricultural implements and weldless tubing. In recent decades the town has undergone considerable rebuilding and modernization.
It's greatest landmark is the impressive Norman church dedicated to St.John the Baptist, this shows later Perpendicular work together with an outer aisle built late in the 19th century. A prominent feature of the church is its 15th century tower, this rises with its spire and three tiers of gabled lights from the centre of the nave. It is inclined more to the west than the original Norman tower which collapsed.
The churchyard has several old tombs and graves, amongst them is the last resting place of William Shenstone, the poet, who lived in the area. A monument to him is situated in the north aisle of the church.
For several centuries Halesowen was a farming region and despite the spread of urban sprawl the region still has nearby open beauty spots. There are lovely walks and good views from the Clent Hills, Hagley Hall with its pretty parkland is worth a visit, to the north is Dudley with its famous castle. To the south-west is the famous glass making town of Stourbridge which stands close to the waters of the rejuvenated Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
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Recommended attractions near Halesowen
| Clent Hills Country Park | (2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Saltwells Local Nature Reserve | (3.1 miles, 4.9 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Waseley Hills Country Park | (3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Dudley Castle | (4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Selly Manor | (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Lickey Hills Country Park | (5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Dudley Zoo | (5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| The Black Country Living Museum | (5.1 miles, 8.1 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Birmingham Botanical Gardens | (5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Sherborne Wharf | (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| The National Sea Life Centre | (6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Soho House | (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Jewellery Quarter Museum | (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Sandwell Valley Country Park | (6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Himley Hall & Park | (7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
All attractions in HalesowenAll attractions in West MidlandsComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Halesowen
Stourbridge in the county of West Midlands (4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction W)
Within the vast urban sprawl that surrounds Birmingham, otherwise known as the City of a Thousand Trades, lies the once great centre for crystal glassware, Stourbridge.
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Dudley in the county of West Midlands (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction N)
Dudley is a market town, it was granted its market charter in the 13th century, since then the lively outdoor market has been a focal point which has drawn regular visitors to the town.
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Edgbaston in the county of West Midlands (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction E)
Edgbaston is a district of wide leafy roads lined with elegant houses, lately these have become interspersed with more modern buildings, yet the suburb has somehow managed to retain much of its 19th and early 20th century charm.
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Birmingham in the county of West Midlands (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction E)
Birmingham, Britain's second city, known as the city of a thousand trades, has long been recognised as one of the World's most important manufacturing and commercial centres.
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Swindon in the county of Staffordshire (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction NW)
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Wolverley in the county of Worcestershire (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction W)
Wolverley is a charming village at the heart of rural Worcestershire. It was mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086, but it is believed a settlement was there long before that.
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Kidderminster in the county of Worcestershire (9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction SW)
This town was once the carpet capital of England, with carpets from its mills transported to all parts of the world.
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Wolverhampton in the county of West Midlands (10.0 miles, 16.2 km, direction N)
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Cutnall Green in the county of Worcestershire (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction SW)
The village of Cutnall Green lies amidst the rich agricultural landscape of Worcestershire, a short distance away from the old spa town of Droitwich.
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Solihull in the county of West Midlands (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction E)
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Bewdley in the county of Worcestershire (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction SW)
The graceful arches of the bridge designed by Thomas Telford (1757-1854) are a dominant feature of this lovely old town which nestles on the banks of the River Severn.
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Claverley in the county of Shropshire (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction NW)
Claverley is surrounded by agricultural land, a short distance from delightful Bridgenorth, a picturesque town on the banks of the River Severn.
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Lapworth in the county of Warwickshire (14.4 miles, 23.1 km, direction SE)
The village has a delightful mix of ancient properties that mingle harmoniously with barn conversions and new build.
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Coughton in the county of Warwickshire (16.0 miles, 25.8 km, direction SE)
The village of Coughton is dominated by the Magnificent building of Coughton Court.
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Henley in Arden in the county of Warwickshire (16.2 miles, 26.1 km, direction SE)
Hidden deep amonst the leafy lanes of Warwickshire, close to what little remains of the ancient Forest of Arden, lies the pleasant Market town of Henley-in-Arden.
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| M5 Junction 3 | (1.6 miles, 2.5 km, direction E) |
| Old Hill Station | (1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction N) |
| Cradley Heath Station | (2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction NW) |
| M5 Junction 2 | (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction NE) |
| Birmingham International Airport | (13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction E) |
| East Midlands Airport | (40.2 miles, 64.6 km, direction NE) |
| Halesowen to London | (104.8 miles, 168.6 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Halesowen
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Halesowen center |
| Jonathans' Hotel And Restaurant | (3.0 miles, 4.9 km, direction NE) |
| Express By Holiday Inn Birmingham Oldbury M5, Jct.2 | (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction N) |
| Copthorne Hotel Merry Hill Dudley | (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction NW) |
| Wentworth Hotel | (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction E) |
| Portland Hotel | (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction E) |
| Village Hotel Dudley | (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction N) |
| Station Hotel | (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction N) |
| The Norfolk Hotel - Conference Room | (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction E) |
| The Edgbaston Palace Hotel | (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction E) |
| Cavalier House Hotel | (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction E) |
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