King's Norton Stop Lock, Birmingham

Name: King's Norton Stop Lock
Address: Birmingham, United Kingdom

#509 among attractions in Birmingham

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Facts and practical information

Kings Norton Stop Lock is a Grade II* listed building at Kings Norton Junction on the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal near its junction with the Worcester and Birmingham Canal. It is the only guillotine-gated stop-lock on a canal. ()

Coordinates: 52°24'48"N, 1°55'10"W

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BrandwoodBirmingham United Kingdom

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King's Norton Stop Lock – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cadbury World, Lifford Reservoir, St Nicolas Church, Selly Manor.

1.3 miNW
Chocolate history and interactive exhibits
Cadbury World, Birmingham
33 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Birmingham, United Kingdom, Cadbury World stands as a sweet testament to the legacy of one of the most beloved chocolate brands in the world. This unique museum not only offers a glimpse into the rich history of the Cadbury company but...
~1500 ftNE
Lake
Lifford Reservoir, Birmingham
8 min walk • Lifford Reservoir in the Kings Norton district of Birmingham, England was built by the Worcester & Birmingham Canal company in 1815 to compensate Lifford Mill for water lost to the canal.
0.5 miSW
Church, Historical place, Gothic architecture
St Nicolas Church, Birmingham
13 min walk • St Nicolas's Church, Kings Norton, is the Anglican parish church of Kings Norton, in the Diocese of Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom.
1.4 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Selly Manor, Birmingham
35 min walk • Selly Manor is a timber-framed building in Bournville, that was moved to its current site in 1916 by chocolate manufacturer and philanthropist George Cadbury.
1.3 miNW
Area
Bournville, Birmingham
35 min walk • Bournville is a model village on the southwest side of Birmingham, England, founded by the Quaker Cadbury family for employees at its Cadbury's factory, and designed to be a "garden" village where the sale of alcohol was forbidden.
1.3 miNW
Church, Romanesque revival architecture
St Francis of Assisi's Church, Birmingham
33 min walk • St Francis of Assisi's Church, Bournville is a parish church in the Church of England in Bournville, Birmingham.
1 miE
Cemetery, Art Nouveau architecture
Brandwood End Cemetery, Birmingham
25 min walk • Brandwood End Cemetery is a cemetery located in the Brandwood ward of Birmingham, England.
0.8 miN
Church
St Mary’s Church, Birmingham
20 min walk • St Mary's Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Harborne, Birmingham. It is situated on Vivian Road next to St Mary's Primary School. It was founded by the Passionists in 1875 and is currently served by the Augustinians.
0.5 miW
Church
St Agnes' Church, Birmingham
14 min walk • St Agnes’ Church is a former Church of England parish church in Cotteridge, Birmingham.
0.8 miS
Park
Walkers Heath Park, Birmingham
22 min walk • Walkers Heath Park is a park in Walker's Heath, south-west Birmingham that covers approximately 21 hectares nestled between the estates of Kings Norton and Druids Heath.
0.7 miNW
Park
Cotteridge Park, Birmingham
18 min walk • Cotteridge Park is a public park in Cotteridge, Birmingham, England. Cotteridge Park is one of the Victorian parks in the city, set in 22 acres, and located in the Bournville ward with an active community support group.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to King's Norton Stop Lock?

Nearby attractions include Kings Norton Junction, Birmingham (4 min walk), Lifford Reservoir, Birmingham (8 min walk), St Nicolas Church, Birmingham (13 min walk), St Agnes' Church, Birmingham (14 min walk).

How to get to King's Norton Stop Lock by public transport?

The nearest stations to King's Norton Stop Lock:

Bus

Baldwin Rd / Elderfield Road • Lines: 19 (3 min walk)
Monyhull Hall Rd / Keynell Covert • Lines: 19 (10 min walk)

Train

Kings Norton (15 min walk)
Bournville (27 min walk)