Warwickshire Towns & Villages located close to the Best Western Grosvenor Hotel in Stratford upon Avon
Warwick
Warwick is a delightful town steeped in history and well worth exploring. It is perhaps best known for its magnificent castle, Britain’s Greatest Mediaeval Experience. A visit to Warwick Castle is a great day out for all the family.
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Royal Leamington Spa
The town of Leamington Spa, originally known as Leamington Priors was a tiny village until about 1800.
The value of the mineral springs was known in the middle ages, but it was not until 1784 that the small village began rediscovering its saline springs and started building baths around some of them.
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Evesham
The historic town of Evesham on the banks of Shakespeare's Avon is the 'capital' of the fertile Vale of Evesham, lying between the Malvern and Bredon Hills and the Cotswolds.
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The Cotswolds
Considered by many to be one of the most beautiful areas in England, the Cotswolds, with its unique stone-built heritage, gently rolling hills and broad valleys, is an ideal destination for the discerning visitor. Explore historic market towns and discover small charming villages dotted across the landscape, each with an interesting church and perhaps a country
pub – each season throwing a different light on a changing scene.
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Henley in Arden
Henley-in-Arden is a vibrant town of 4000 inhabitants that is surrounded by lovely countryside. It is situated on the A3400 in Warwickshire 8 miles north of Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare's birthplace and 18 miles south of Birmingham, England's second city. The towns of Warwick, Leamington Spa, Coventry and Solihull are also near by. Henley-in-Arden railway station provides links to Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon. The M42 and M40 motorways are only minutes away
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Worcester
In the centre of England, at the heart of one of the most beautiful parts of the country is the city of Worcester. Surrounded by glorious landscapes and charming, historic towns and villages, the city has a rich history of culture, architecture and events of international importance.
The city and county have a wealth of fascinating, beautiful and exciting places to visit, from the majestic cathedral on the banks of the Severn to Royal Worcester Porcelain’s Museum and Visitor Centre and the remarkable medieval interiors of the city centre’s Greyfriars. Just beyond the city are more delightful places, from the glorious hills and natural springs at Malvern to Elgar’s Birthplace Museum, the magnificent landscapes at Croome Park and the romantic ruin of Witley Court.
The compact city centre is ideal for strolling, sightseeing and shopping. There is a great mixture of ancient buildings, modern shopping, street cafés and riverside walks guaranteed to reward you with a relaxing and entertaining visit.
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