Hopwas Travel Guide

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Birmingham & Fazeley Canal, Hopwas
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Birmingham & Fazeley Canal, Hopwas
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Dunstall Farm Bridge near Bonehill, Staffordshire This farmer's bridge links fields on each side of he canal. The five and a half mile length of the canal between Fazeley and Whittington was built by the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal Company when the Coventry Canal company ran out of money.
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Dunstall Farm Bridge near Bonehill, Staffordshire This farmer's bridge links fields on each side of he canal. The five and a half mile length of the canal between Fazeley and Whittington was built by the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal Company when the Coventry Canal company ran out of money.
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Birmingham and Fazeley Canal north of Bonehill, Staffordshire This is about halfway between Fazeley Junction and Hopwas. The Lichfield Transmission Mast (1001 feet high, 305 metres)is about three km away. It transmits only TV (Channel) Five (analogue) and a few radio channels at present. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lichfield_transmitting_stationCanada Geese are grazing in the field. It is a pity that such beautiful and friendly birds are having to be culled. The Coventry Canal was started in 1768, and reached Atherstone by 1771, but lack of money meant that although it was planned to end at Fradley Junction, it had still only reached Fazeley by 1790. In the meantime, the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal had been built and used the Coventry Canal's original planned line to Whittington Brook, including the section shown in this and nearby pictures. A further section beyond that (to Fradley) was built by another company, then subsequently purchased by the Coventry company. Consequently this five and a half mile section of the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal (with un-numbered bridges) splits the Coventry Canal (with numbered bridges). Confused?
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The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

3 out of 5
Coventry Road, Bickenhill Solihull England
The price is NZ$140 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
NZ$140
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,505 reviews)
Very good staff, clean and tidy hotel

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
ibis Styles Birmingham NEC and Airport

ibis Styles Birmingham NEC and Airport

3 out of 5
Bickenhill Lane Birmingham England
The price is NZ$158 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$158
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,056 reviews)
Functional hotel currently being upgraded. Check in was very good, rooms clean and decent breakfast all for a reasonable price. Purpose of staying was for attending a gig at the BP Arena part of the NEC which was about 15 minute walk away.

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

ibis Styles Birmingham NEC and Airport
Malmaison Birmingham

Malmaison Birmingham

4 out of 5
1 Wharfside Birmingham England
The price is NZ$181 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$181
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,094 reviews)
Fantastic staff and room

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Malmaison Birmingham
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Staycity Aparthotels , Birmingham, City Centre

Staycity Aparthotels , Birmingham, City Centre

3.5 out of 5
88 Charlotte Street Birmingham England
Stay at this aparthotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,183 reviews)
Everything was perfect

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

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Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre

Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre

4 out of 5
131 Digbeth Birmingham England
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,310 reviews)
Great accommodation Ideally situated. Actually preferred this to staying in a hotel Would definitely recommend

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre
Wychnor Park Country Club

Wychnor Park Country Club

4 out of 5
Wychnor Hall Burton on Trent England
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Burton on Trent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (453 reviews)
Great place. Check in is a bit complicated and for some reason you need photo identification?

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Wychnor Park Country Club
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