Wellesbourne is a large village (its population estimated at about 6500) about five miles east of Stratford-upon-Avon and the same distance from junction 15 of the M40. The River Dene runs through the settlement, which in fact until 1947 used to be two distinct villages Wellesbourne Mountford and Wellesbourne Hastings, and indeed there are still two effective village centres here. The Hastings part was the larger, granted a market and fair charter by Edward I before its population and importance declined. The most significant moment historically for the village was the creation there in 1872 of the first agricultural trade union. There are three landmarks of note in and around the village – in fact these days more of a commuter town serving Stratford and Warwick among others – its Watermill, not currently open to the public, its WWII RAF base now a small civil aerodrome, and the National Trust managed Charlecote Park with its roots in the Norman era but altered and improved over the centuries. A local legend has it that Shakespeare once poached deer from its park, though there is a dispute as to whether a deer herd existed here in his time – they certainly is now, visitors likely to see the fallow deer roaming wild. The gardens of Charlecote Park which include woodland and more formal elements are extensive and lovely, with some views across the River Avon
Attraction
Chedhams Yard
Wellesbourne Wartime Museum
Caravan Park
Market
Taxi
Places to Stay near Wellesbourne
Innkeeper's Lodge Stratford-upon-Avon (0.14 miles)
Charlecote Pheasant Hotel (1.22 miles)
A beautiful country house hotel set in the delightful village of Charlecote, minutes from J15 M40, Stratford upon Avon, Warwick and Leamington Spa. The hotel offers charm and character combined ... More | visit website
Walton Hall Hotel and Spa (2.00 miles)
Sitting in 65 acres of beautiful English countryside, just 10 minutes off the M40, lies Barcelo Walton Hotel.The new Barcelo Walton Hotel has been carefully designed to blend in naturally ... More
Westham Country House (3.19 miles)
Located in the heart of Warwickshire set in 5 acres of grounds Westham Country House is ideally placed to explore the surrounding historic area. Built in 1877 originally a hunting ... More
Glebe Hotel (3.40 miles)
Stratford Limes Hotel (3.46 miles)
Church Hill Farm (3.55 miles)
An idyllic country bed and breakfast close to Warwick, Stratford upon Avon and Royal Leamington Spa. Church Hill Farm is a 300 acre working farm with a farmhouse that ... More
Stratford Manor (3.66 miles)
Modern hotel in countryside setting minutes from centre of Stratford-upon-Avon, ideally located for exploring Warwickshire, Shakespeare country or theatre visits. The four murals on the exterior of the building depict the four seasons and ... More | visit website
Days Inn Warwick North (3.93 miles)
Old Rectory Hotel (4.15 miles)
Our open log fire gives a warm welcome. A chance to relax away from it all. Stay in a four-poster bedroom. Our location is close to Warwick, Stratford, NEC, and Warwick ... More
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