North Warwickshire Area Guide
Why live in North Warwickshire
Warwickshire is truly at the heart of the country, boasting some of the most attractive towns and villages in England. There is something for everyone here, from the thriving city of Coventry, with its varied nightlife and renowned arts scene based at the Warwick Arts Centre, to the smaller, historic market towns. Rugby is home to the famous public school of the same name, while Nuneaton was the birthplace of nineteenth century novelist George Eliot. The area has excellent transport links with Birmingham, Leicester and London.
North Warwickshire is the home of...
Rugby football where the game was invited by William Webb Ellis at the prestigious school and Lady Godiva who, legend has it, rode naked through the streets of Coventry in England in order to gain a remission of taxes.
History
Warwickshire made a name for itself during the industrial revolution as a result of its productive coal fields and impressive train and canal network.
As well as its infamous connection with Lady Godiva, Coventry played a pivotal role in the history of World War Two and was nearly destroyed during the Blitz. Its role as a munitions centre made it a crucial target.
Rugby is of course believed to be the home of the sport of the same name, allegedly invented by William Webb Ellis at the prestigious Rugby School in 1823.
Property type
There are a wide range of properties available, from one-off developments and loft- style apartments to Edwardian villas and more modern family homes.
North Warwickshire Local councils
Rugby Borough Council
Town Hall
Rugby, CV21 2LB
Tel: 01788 533533
www.rugby.gov.uk
Coventry City Council
Council House
Earl Street
Coventry
CV1 5RR
Tel: 024 7683 3333
www.coventry.gov.uk
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Getting to North Warwickshire
Rail
From Rugby and Coventry to London Euston approximately 55 minutes
Air
Coventry, Birmingham International, East Midlands, Heathrow, Gatwick
Road
M40
M6
M42
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Places of interest
The Webb Ellis Rugby Football Museum
Tel: 01788 567 777
Caldecott Park
Tel: 01788 533 739
Garden Organic, Ryton
Tel: 024 7630 3517
Draycote Water Country Park
Tel: 01788 811 107
Coventry Cathedral
Tel: 024 7652 1200
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park
Tel: 01455 290 429
Midland Air Museum
Tel: 024 7630 1033
Twycross Zoo
Tel: 01827 880 250
Coventry City Farm
Tel: 024 7622 5323
Coventry Transport Museum
Tel: 024 7623 4270
Herbert Gallery
Tel: 024 7683 2386
Coombe Abbey Park
Tel: 024 76450 450 |
Where to go out in North Warwickshire
Pubs
The Hercules Country Inn
Main Street
Sutton Cheney
Warwickshire
CV13 0AG
Tel: 01455 292591
The Royal Arms
Main Street
Sutton Cheney
Warwickshire
CV13 OAG
Tel: 01455 290263
Restaurants
Earlsdon Cottage
Warwick Street
Coventry
CV5 6ET
Tel: 024 766 70123
Vermillion Restaurant
7a Eastfield Place
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV21 3AT
Tel: 0845 0175 635
Renzis
80 – 90 Holyhead Road
Coventry
CV1 3AS
Tel: 024 7625 8585 |
University Hospital (Walsgrave site)
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
02476 96 4000
www.uhcw.nhs.uk
Hospital of St Cross
Barby Road
Rugby
CV22 5PX
02476 96 4000
www.uhcw.nhs.uk
George Eliot Hospital
Lewes House
College Street
Nuneaton
Warwickshire
CV10 7DJ
02476 351351
www.geh.nhs.uk/
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 Schools in North Warwickshire |
Primary
King Henry VIII Preparatory School, Coventry
Tel: 024 7627 1111
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Secondary
Lawrence Sheriff School
Tel: 01788 542074 |
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Public Schools
Rugby School
Tel: 01788 810518 |
Princethorpe College
Tel: 01926 634200 |
Bablake School, Coventry
Tel: 024 7627 1307 |
King Henry VIII School, Coventry
Tel: 024 7627 1111 |
Bilton Grange, Dunchurch
Tel: 01788 810 217 |
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