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British Motor Museum
Home to the world's largest collection of historic British cars with over 400 vehicles at the Gaydon Heritage Centre.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Harbury
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Harbury
Harbury works well as a base: 10 minutes from Southam, 10km from Warwick Castle.
Harbury is in England, United Kingdom, with about 2,100 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Southam, about 5 km away.
Harbury is a village and civil parish in the Stratford-on-Avon district of Warwickshire, England. It is about 3 miles (5 km) west-southwest of Southam and about 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Royal Leamington Spa. The parish includes the hamlet of Deppers Bridge. The 2021 Census recorded the parish's population as 2,706.Read more
The village is on a ridge of lias up to 390 feet (119 m) high that runs roughly northeast – southwest. The parish covers 3,397 acres (1,375 ha). It is bounded by the River Itchen to the east, Fosse Way to the northwest, a minor road to the south and field boundaries on its other sides. Adjoining parishes are Bishop's Itchington, Bishop's Tachbrook, Chesterton, Ladbroke and Southam. The A425 road and the Chiltern Main Line pass through the parish just north of Harbury village. Junction 12 on the M40 motorway is about 3 miles (5 km) south of the village.
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What is there to see near Harbury?
Within an hour or so of Harbury: British Motor Museum (5 km), Aston Martin Visitor Experience (Gaydon) (5 km), Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum, Gaydon (6 km), Warwick Castle (10 km).
Are there any good drives near Harbury?
The nearest famous roads are A466 Wye Valley (Chepstow to Monmouth), Monsal Trail and A54 Congleton to Buxton.
Where is Harbury?
Harbury is in England, United Kingdom, about 5 km from Southam.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 2,148
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.2354, -1.4571
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Harbury
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Aston Martin Visitor Experience (Gaydon)
Guided tours of Aston Martin's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility where DB11 and Vantage models are hand-built.
5 km · about 10 min drive
film location
Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum, Gaydon
Home of the marque that made Bond's DB5; the museum and nearby Warwickshire lanes are a pilgrimage for Aston and 007 enthusiasts.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Warwick Castle
A medieval castle built by William the Conqueror in 1068, situated on the banks of the River Avon in Warwickshire.
10 km · about 20 min drive
cafe
Caffeine & Machine
The original car culture cafe and social space set in a stunning Warwickshire farmhouse, drawing enthusiasts from across the UK.
15 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
JLR Classic Works
Jaguar Land Rover's dedicated classic vehicle facility in Coventry where heritage models are restored and reimagined.
15 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Coventry Transport Museum
Houses the world's largest publicly owned collection of British road transport, including land speed record holders.
20 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
National Motorcycle Museum
The world's largest collection of British motorcycles with over 1,000 machines spanning a century of manufacturing near Solihull.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Harbury
14 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 51 kmCleeve HillThe highest point of the Cotswolds at 330 m, an open common above Cheltenham with views to the Malverns and Wales.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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