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Himley

Civil Parish in Staffordshire South Staffordshire

England

Himley

Francis Close 1970's housing estate at Kingswinford.
Francis Close Credit: Row17

Himley is a civil parish located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 4 miles south-west of the town of Dudley, it covers an area of around 3 square miles. The village is nestled within a rural landscape, surrounded by picturesque countryside and farmland.

Historically, Himley was known for its association with the Dudley family, who owned the Himley Hall estate from the 17th century until the mid-20th century. Himley Hall, a Grade II listed building, is a prominent feature of the area and attracts visitors with its stunning architecture and beautiful gardens.

The village itself is small and quaint, with a population of just over 1,000 residents. It has a close-knit community feel, and its residents often take pride in the area's natural beauty and rich history. Himley also benefits from a strong sense of community spirit, with various local events and activities organized throughout the year.

Despite its rural setting, Himley is well-connected to nearby towns and cities. The A449 road runs through the parish, providing easy access to Dudley, Wolverhampton, and the wider West Midlands region. Additionally, the village is served by several bus routes, ensuring convenient transportation options for residents and visitors alike.

Himley offers a range of amenities, including a village hall, a primary school, and a church. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. Overall, Himley is a charming and peaceful parish that combines natural beauty with a rich historical heritage.

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Himley Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.524813/-2.165255 or Grid Reference SO8891. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Francis Close 1970's housing estate at Kingswinford.
Francis Close
1970's housing estate at Kingswinford.
Railway Path The south staffordshire railway walk near Himley.
Railway Path
The south staffordshire railway walk near Himley.
Bridgnorth Road View The B4176 at Himley.
Bridgnorth Road View
The B4176 at Himley.
Wombourne Institute The 1863 Institute in Church Road stands next to St Benedict Church overlooking the Staffordshire Village Green.
Wombourne Institute
The 1863 Institute in Church Road stands next to St Benedict Church overlooking the Staffordshire Village Green.
Wombourne Church The St Benedict Biscop Church stands in Church Road overlooking the Village Green.
Wombourne Church
The St Benedict Biscop Church stands in Church Road overlooking the Village Green.
Green on the Green Wombourne Bowls Club stands on the Staffordshire Village Green, with St Benedict's Church in the background.
Green on the Green
Wombourne Bowls Club stands on the Staffordshire Village Green, with St Benedict's Church in the background.
Wombourne Path The view up Maypole Street alongside the Staffordshire Village Green.
Wombourne Path
The view up Maypole Street alongside the Staffordshire Village Green.
Wombourne Butchers The view of Boxley's of Wombourne in Windmill Bank near the Staffordshire Village Green.
Wombourne Butchers
The view of Boxley's of Wombourne in Windmill Bank near the Staffordshire Village Green.
Maypole and Street The view in Maypole Street Wombourne near the Staffordshire Village Green.
Maypole and Street
The view in Maypole Street Wombourne near the Staffordshire Village Green.
Wombourne View The view of Gravel Hill from the corner of the Staffordshire Village Green.
Wombourne View
The view of Gravel Hill from the corner of the Staffordshire Village Green.
The spire of St Benedict Biscop Church at Wombourne, Staffordshire In 1840 nearly all the then existing medieval church was demolished. The 14th century tower with its recessed stone spire was retained. The 1840 rebuild was itself taken down, and the present fine structure replaced it in 1867 - again retaining the original 14th century tower and spire.
The spire of St Benedict Biscop Church at Wombourne, Staffordshire
In 1840 nearly all the then existing medieval church was demolished. The 14th century tower with its recessed stone spire was retained. The 1840 rebuild was itself taken down, and the present fine structure replaced it in 1867 - again retaining the original 14th century tower and spire.
The spire of St Benedict Biscop Church at Wombourne, Staffordshire In 1840 nearly all the then existing medieval church was demolished. The 14th century tower with its recessed stone spire was retained. The 1840 rebuild was itself taken down, and the present fine structure replaced it in 1867 - again retaining the original 14th century tower and spire.
The spire of St Benedict Biscop Church at Wombourne, Staffordshire
In 1840 nearly all the then existing medieval church was demolished. The 14th century tower with its recessed stone spire was retained. The 1840 rebuild was itself taken down, and the present fine structure replaced it in 1867 - again retaining the original 14th century tower and spire.
St Benedict Biscop Church in Wombourne, Staffordshire In 1840 nearly all the then existing medieval church was demolished. The 14th century tower with its recessed stone spire was retained. The 1840 rebuild was itself taken down, and the present fine structure replaced it in 1867 - again retaining the original 14th century tower and spire.
St Benedict Biscop Church in Wombourne, Staffordshire
In 1840 nearly all the then existing medieval church was demolished. The 14th century tower with its recessed stone spire was retained. The 1840 rebuild was itself taken down, and the present fine structure replaced it in 1867 - again retaining the original 14th century tower and spire.
St Benedict Biscop Church in Wombourne, Staffordshire In 1840 nearly all the then existing medieval church was demolished. The 14th century tower with its recessed stone spire was retained. The 1840 rebuild was itself taken down, and the present fine structure replaced it in 1867 - again retaining the original 14th century tower and spire. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.stbenedictbiscop.org.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.stbenedictbiscop.org.uk/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
St Benedict Biscop Church in Wombourne, Staffordshire
In 1840 nearly all the then existing medieval church was demolished. The 14th century tower with its recessed stone spire was retained. The 1840 rebuild was itself taken down, and the present fine structure replaced it in 1867 - again retaining the original 14th century tower and spire. LinkExternal link
St Benedict's Church clock in Wombourne, Staffordshire The tower was originally built in the 14th century and has structural strengthening ironware showing here, as well as a gargoyle. In 1840 nearly all the then existing medieval church was demolished. The tower with its recessed stone spire was retained. The 1840 rebuild was itself taken down, and the present fine structure replaced it in 1867 - again retaining the 14th century tower and spire.
St Benedict's Church clock in Wombourne, Staffordshire
The tower was originally built in the 14th century and has structural strengthening ironware showing here, as well as a gargoyle. In 1840 nearly all the then existing medieval church was demolished. The tower with its recessed stone spire was retained. The 1840 rebuild was itself taken down, and the present fine structure replaced it in 1867 - again retaining the 14th century tower and spire.
War memorial in St Benedict's churchyard in Wombourne, Staffordshire The inscription reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF WOMBOURN WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919 1939-1945
War memorial in St Benedict's churchyard in Wombourne, Staffordshire
The inscription reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF WOMBOURN WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919 1939-1945
Griffiths Drive The view of the Close off Sytch Lane, Wombourne.
Griffiths Drive
The view of the Close off Sytch Lane, Wombourne.
Sytch Lane Cemetery Entrance The view of the entrance to the Wombourne Cemetery which opened in December 2009.
Sytch Lane Cemetery Entrance
The view of the entrance to the Wombourne Cemetery which opened in December 2009.
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Himley is located at Grid Ref: SO8891 (Lat: 52.524813, Lng: -2.165255)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: South Staffordshire

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.524813,-2.165255
Parking
Access: customers
Fee: yes
Parking: surface
Lat/Long: 52.521238/-2.1641745
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Himley House Museum
Fee: no
Tourism: museum
Website: https://www.himleyhallandpark.co.uk/
Wheelchair: limited
Lat/Long: 52.5218932/-2.1661412
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Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 52.5229051/-2.1637863
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Cave Size: small
Lat/Long: 52.5229614/-2.1645018
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Life Ring
Emergency: life_ring
Lat/Long: 52.5231348/-2.1634939
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Cafe
Gallery Café
Diet Vegan: yes
Diet Vegetarian: yes
Smoking: no
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.5217207/-2.1655773
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