Meriden is located between Coventry and Birmingham, in the County of Warwickshire, and in the centre of this pretty village is the village green the centrepiece being a stone cross. This cross represents the very centre of England and around the village green is a mix of old and new buildings. Possibly the most famous person from Meriden was Lady Godiva, she rode naked through the streets of Coventry, Lady Godiva and her husband were effectively lord and lady of the manor and whereas Leofric (Lady Godiva’s husband) was more interested in raising taxes Lady Godiva was more interested in trying to ease the financial burden of the people. Leofric wanted to continue raising taxes but Lady Godiva was against this so Leofric said that if his wife, Lady Godiva, were to ride naked through Coventry then he would reduce the taxes, and so a legend was created. Close to the Heart of England Way, a footpath some 100 miles long running from the Cotswolds to Cannock Chase, the view from this part of the footpath, known as the Meriden Gap, provides a truly panoramic vista of the City of Birmingham.
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Innkeeper's Lodge Birmingham Meriden (NEC) *book online*
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Golf Club
North Warwickshire
Stonebridge Golf Centre
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Exotic Thai
Quicken Tree Restaurant
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Activities
Packington Somers Fisheries(Fishing)
Places to Stay near Meriden
Strawberry Bank Hotel (0.09 miles)
Strawberry Bank is a homely hotel and restaurant in picturesque Meriden, near Coventry. The NEC, Birmingham International Airport and the M42 are less than 5 minutes away.
The family-owned Strawberry Bank has ... More
Innkeeper's Lodge Birmingham Meriden (NEC) (0.18 miles)
The Innkeeper's Lodge Birmingham Meriden (NEC) is located just three miles from Birmingham's NEC and conveniently situated between Coventry and Birmingham. The hotel shares its grounds with the The Bull's ... More
Manor Hotel (The) (0.40 miles)
We are only a short distance from Warwick Castle, ... More | visit website
Marriott Forest Of Arden Hotel & Country Club (1.61 miles)
Hollies Guest House (2.10 miles)
The Hollies provides excellent accommodation just a 5-10 minute drive to The National Exhibition Centre. This makes The Hollies one of the closest and largest bed and breakfasts around the area.
Having 10 en-suite rooms and ... More | visit website
Gayton Bed & Breakfast (2.16 miles)
Hampton Manor (2.41 miles)
White Lion (2.50 miles)
Heart Of England (2.56 miles)
Choose from one of 6 individually designed en-suite rooms. Recently refurbished to a very high standard, each of our stylish rooms boasts solid oak furniture, comfortable soft furnishings, state ... More
Premier Inn Balsall Common (Near Nec) (2.66 miles)
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