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Natural landmarks · West Midlands

Accelerator

In or near Middleton.

Paid admission♿ Wheelchair: limited🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly£££

Accelerator — a natural landmark in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Drayton Manor Park - geograph.org.uk - 1617203

Michael Westley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Wilnecote · 2.3 km
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Accelerator is a natural landmark located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

Drayton Manor Resort is a family-friendly theme park featuring over 50 rides and attractions, including Europe's only Thomas Land and a 15-acre zoo. Visitors can enjoy a variety of experiences suitable for all ages, from thrilling roller coasters to animal exhibits.

Place summary

The Accelerator is a natural landmark located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its unique geological features and serves as a significant point of interest in the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.6109, -1.7136
County
Staffordshire
District
Lichfield
Parish
Drayton Bassett
Postcode
B78 3TW
Parliamentary constituency
Tamworth
Phone
+44 1827 287979
Nearest railway station
Wilnecote2.3 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Accelerator?
Accelerator is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B78 3TW), in the parish of Drayton Bassett.
What is Accelerator?
Accelerator — a natural landmark in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Accelerator?
The nearest railway station is Wilnecote, about 2.3 km away. The nearest town is Middleton. Drivers can use postcode B78 3TW.
How do I get to Accelerator?
The nearest railway station is Wilnecote, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B78 3TW.