VIEWS AROUND
MERIDEN

Meriden A view across farmland near Meriden. The tower of Meriden Church is just visible near the centre of the picture.

Meriden Green The green at Meriden, with its cross which marks the centre of England. The village cross at Meriden marks the centre of England.

Meriden was the birthplace of Lady Godiva, who founded the first church at Meriden.

There are modern buildings on the other sides of the green, so the setting is not as idyllic as it might appear.

Meriden Pond The village pond at Meriden.

Bulls Head, Meriden The Bulls Head, at Meriden.

  • Food served daily 11am-10pm
    The menu includes a wide variety of freshly prepared classic pub dishes such as Slow Cooked Shoulder of Lamb, daily fresh fish dishes and Homemade Pie of the Day.  There is also a separate lunch menu offering freshly made sandwiches and salads, and a selected range of vegetarian options. 
  • Ave cost per head: £10
  • Principal beers: Timothy Taylor, Staropramen, Amstel
  • Garden, outdoor eating, wheelchair access, bedrooms
  • Parking available
  • More details: www.thebullsheadmeriden.co.uk

Berkswell A view from high ground between Berkswell and Meriden. The white buildings on the horizon are Birmingham City Centre, 12 miles distant. This is the Meriden Gap, a very fragile green buffer between Birmingham, and Coventry, which is even nearer, behind us.

This picture is taken from the Heart-of-England Way, a 100-mile footpath, running from the Cotswolds to Cannock Chase.

Meriden Festival (May & June 2005)

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