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Hamstead West Midlands Map

Traditional county: West Midlands · District / Borough: Sandwell · Region: West Midlands

Explore Hamstead, West Midlands with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Hamstead map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

Interactive Map of Hamstead, West Midlands

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Place	Hamstead
Traditional County	West Midlands
District / Borough	Sandwell
Region	West Midlands
Country	England, United Kingdom

Latitude	52.536315
Longitude	-1.941943
Place Type	Suburban Area

About Hamstead

Hamstead commands a quiet prominence within the Sandwell district, defined by its undulating terrain and the persistent, low-lying moisture of the Tame valley. It lies 2.6 miles east-north-east of West Bromwich (from West Bromwich: bearing 64°T, OS grid SP 040 931), and is situated south-west of Pheasey village. The earth here retains a heavy, industrial memory, yet the landscape softens toward the River Tame Flood Gates, where the water mirrors the shifting moods of a grey, expansive sky. Nearby, the RSPB Gates stand as a deliberate mark upon the path, offering a stark geometry that contrasts with the tangled, verdant edges of the local watercourses. Residents of Hamstead often find their perspective altered by the proximity of Forge Mill Lake, where the stillness of the reservoir holds the morning light in a glass-like suspension. Through the seasons, the local atmosphere retains a sturdy, unassuming character, anchored by the remnants of coal mining history that once dictated the pace of life here. The architecture of the streets reflects a mid-twentieth-century expansion, yet the underlying geology ensures that nature remains a persistent, encroaching neighbor. Hamstead persists as a place of functional grace, where the quiet intersection of suburban life and riparian shadow creates a distinct, grounded identity.

Nearby Outdoor Places

River Tame Flood Gates (Viewpoint) — 0.2 mi, 210° SSW
RSPB Gates (Public Artwork) — 0.3 mi, 256° WSW
Forge Mill Lake (Lake / Reservoir) — 0.6 mi, 227° SW
Red House Park (Park) — 0.7 mi, 002° N
Bishop Asbury Cottage (Museum) — 0.7 mi, 311° NW
Sandwell Valley Country Park (Park) — 0.9 mi, 237° WSW
Swan Pool (Lake / Reservoir) — 1.2 mi, 230° SW
Rushall Canal (River) — 1.3 mi, 341° NNW
Sandwell Priory, A Benedictine Monastery (Scheduled Monument) — 1.4 mi, 218° SW · 2 ha
Booth's Farm farmhouse (Historic Ruins) — 1.4 mi, 067° ENE
Great Barr Hall (Historic Park or Garden) — 1.5 mi, 021° NNE · 122 ha
Sandwell Park Farm (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 231° SW
Rabbit Village (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 1.6 mi, 230° SW
Perry Reservoir (Lake / Reservoir) — 1.8 mi, 101° E
Umbrello (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 156° SSE
Perry Bridge (Scheduled Monument) — 2.1 mi, 112° ESE
Full Brook (River) — 2.6 mi, 320° NW
Remains Of The Boulton And Watt Soho Foundry And Mint, Birmingham Canal, Smethwick (Scheduled Monument) — 2.7 mi, 187° S · 2 ha
Soho House Museum (Museum) — 2.7 mi, 162° SSE
Barr Beacon (Hill / Mountain) — 2.9 mi, 027° NNE
Barr Beacon War Memorial (Viewpoint) — 2.9 mi, 027° NNE
Galton Valley Canal Museum (Museum) — 2.9 mi, 206° SSW
The Oak House Museum (Museum) — 3.0 mi, 241° WSW
Centre of the Earth (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 175° S
Aston Hall (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 130° SE
The Grange Playhouse (Theatre) — 3.3 mi, 347° NNW
Hay Head Quarry Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 3.4 mi, 010° N · 5 ha
Key Hill Cemetery (Historic Park or Garden (Grade II*)) — 3.4 mi, 159° SSE · 3 ha
John Chance Memorial Drinking Fountain (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 216° SW
Banner Theatre Company (Theatre) — 3.5 mi, 242° WSW

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