Central Warwickshire Area Guide
Why live in Central Warwickshire
At the heart of the country, Warwickshire offers all the benefits of tranquil rural living but with close proximity to urban areas. With excellent transport links to London, the South East and the West Midlands, the county has become more and more attractive to commuters in recent years. From historic and vibrant Warwick to the picturesque, cultural splendour of Stratford-upon-Avon and the Regency elegance of Leamington Spa, this area has plenty to offer.
Central Warwickshire is the home of...
Warwickshire is perhaps best known for being the birthplace of William Shakespeare and is home to the world renowned Royal Shakespeare Theatres. The county has also produced other literary figures such as George Eliot and Rupert Brooke. In addition there are the counties two famous castle at Warwick and Kenilworth.
History
Central Warwickshire has a rich blend of culture and history. Famous across the world as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, Stratford upon Avon is a bustling and picturesque market town with Elizabethan streets, elegant buildings, and a long tradition of theatre and festivals.
The county town of Warwick has a similarly illustrious history. Its castle dates back to Norman times and was given to Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester by Queen Elizabeth I in 1562. Its close neighbour, Leamington Spa, came to prominence in the early nineteenth century due to the reputed healing powers of its waters.
Since 1963, the area has also been home to The Royal Show, the biggest showcase for agriculture in the country.
Property type
The Bridge End and Mill Street areas of Warwick are the most sought-after and are renowned for their beautiful period houses.In Stratford, Welcombe Road and Avenue Road have a similar reputation. Properties range from Victorian terraced cottages and apartment conversions to picturesque thatched cottages and more modern family homes. Recent developments in the Whitnash and Heathcote districts of Leamington Spa have supplied a number of four- and five-bedroom family homes.
Warwickshire Local councils
Stratford on Avon District Council
Elizabeth House,
Church Street,
Stratford-upon-Avon,
Warwickshire,
CV37 6HX
Tel: 01789 267 575
www.stratford.gov.uk
Warwick District Council
Riverside House
Milverton Hill
Royal Leamington Spa
CV32 5HZ
Tel: 01926 450000
www.warwickdc.gov.uk
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Getting to Central Warwickshire
Rail
From Leamington Spa, Stratford upon Avon, Warwick and Warwick Parkway, London Marylebone can be reached in 96 minutes.
There are also services to London Euston from Rugby and Coventry, which take around an hour.
Road
M40 (J15) 6 miles from Stratford upon Avon
M40 (J15) 3.5 miles from Warwick
M40 (J14 & 15) 4 miles from Leamington Spa
Road
Distances from Stratford upon Avon:
Coventry 17 miles
Birmingham 27 miles
East Midlands 57 miles
Heathrow 90 miles
Gatwick 127 miles
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Places of interest
The Royal Shakespeare theatres, magnificent castles and historic houses make Warwickshire an exceptional place to live.
Compton Verney House
Tel: 01926 645 500
Warwick Castle
Tel: 0870 442 2000
Kenilworth Castle
Tel: 0121 625 6820
Grand Union Canal and associated waterways
Tel: 01923 201120
Lord Leycester Hospital
Tel: 01926 491 422
NAC Stoneleigh
Tel: 0870 720 7575
Coombe Abbey Country Park
Tel: 024 7645 3720
Packwood House
Tel: 01564 783 294
Charlcote Park
Tel: 01789 470 277
Anne Hathaway’s Cottage
Tel: 01789 201 806
Shakespeare’s Birthplace
Tel: 01789 201 806
Heritage Motor Centre
Tel: 01926 641188
Upton House & Gardens
Tel: 01295 670266
Farnborough Hall
Tel: 01295 690 002
Hatton Country World
Tel: 01926 843 411
Ragley Hall
Tel: 0800 093 0290
Stratford upon Avon Racecourse
Tel: 01789 267949
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Tel: 0870 6091110
Wildmoor Spa & Health Club
Tel: 01789 299 666 |
Where to go out in Central Warwickshire
Pubs
Lygon Arms
Broadway
WR12 7DU
Tel: 01386 852255
Butcher’s Arms
Priors Hardwick
Warwickshire
CV47 7SN
Tel: 01327 260504
New Bowling Green
13 St Nicholas Church Street
Warwick
CV34 4JP
Tel: 01926 411 470
Rose & Crown
30 Market Place
Warwick
CV34 4JH
Tel: 01926 411 117
Restaurants
The Oppo
13 Sheep Street
Stratford upon Avon
CV37 6EF
Tel: 01789 269980
Mallory Court
Harbury Lane
Leamington Spa
CV33 9QB
Tel: 01926 330214
Baraset Barn
Pimlico Lane
Alveston
Stratford upon Avon
CV37 7RJ
Tel: 01789 295510
The Art Kitchen
7 Swan Street
Warwick
CV34 4BJ
Tel: 01926 494303
Vintner
4 -5 Sheep Street
Stratford upon Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 6EF
Tel: 01789 297 259 |
Hospitals in Warwickshire
Stratford Hospital
Arden Street
Stratford upon Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 6NX
Tel: 01789 205 831
www.warwickhospital.nhs.uk
Warwick Hospital
Lakin Road
Warwick
Warwickshire
CV34 5BW
Tel: 01926 495 321
www.warwickhospital.nhs.uk
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 Schools in Warwickshire |
Primary
The Croft,
Stratford upon Avon
Tel: 01789 29379 |
Warwick Preparatory School
Tel: 01926 491545 |
Stratford Preparatory School
Tel: 01789 297 993 |
Secondary
King Edward VI Grammar School,
Stratford upon Avon
Tel: 01789 293 759 |
Shottery Girls School
Tel: 01789 293759 |
Alcester Grammar School
Tel: 01789 762494 |
Public Schools
Warwick Boys School, Warwick
Tel: 01926 776400 |
King’s High School for Girls, Warwick
Tel: 01926 494485 |
Kingsley School, Leamington Spa
Tel: 01926 425127 |