Himley Staffordshire Map

About Himley

Himley rests in the embrace of South Staffordshire, a quiet corner of the West Midlands where hedgerows seem to hold their breath. It lies 2.5 km north-north-west of Kingswinford (from Kingswinford: bearing 337°T, OS grid SO 878 911), and is situated east-north-east of Swindon village. The soft, grey light often found in this part of England seems to lend a particular gentleness to Himley's modest landscape, a quiet watercolour brought to life by the rustling leaves of ancient oaks. Once a significant centre for coal mining, the echoes of that industrious past are now softened by time and the tenacious green shoots of nature reclaiming its ground. The village green, a patch of well-trodden grass, feels like the heart of Himley, a place where generations have gathered, their stories whispered on the breeze. Though the grand estates that once dominated the surrounding countryside have largely receded, their legacy can still be felt in the dignified air that pervades the lanes.

About This Himley Map Page

Explore Himley, Staffordshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.518383, -2.180027. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.