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Caffeine & Machine
The original car culture cafe and social space set in a stunning Warwickshire farmhouse, drawing enthusiasts from across the UK.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Wellesbourne Mountford
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Wellesbourne Mountford
Wellesbourne Mountford works well as a base: 10 minutes from Ettington, 10km from Warwick Castle.
Wellesbourne Mountford is in England, United Kingdom, with about 6,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Ettington, about 6 km away.
Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield (ICAO: EGBW) is located in Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, England, 3.9 miles (6.3 km) east of Stratford-upon-Avon. The airfield was formerly the Royal Air Force station RAF Wellesbourne Mountford.
Wellesbourne Mountford is best known for its role in the Second World War, when it was underRead more
control by RAF Bomber Command as an Operational Training Unit training crews from within the commonwealth and other countries.
Today the airfield has a CAA Ordinary Licence (Number P681) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction as authorised by the licencee (Radarmoor Limited). It is primarily a general aviation (GA) airfield. Wellesbourne Mountford is also home to Avro Vulcan XM655, which is kept in taxiable condition.
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What is there to see near Wellesbourne Mountford?
Within an hour or so of Wellesbourne Mountford: Caffeine & Machine (5 km), Aston Martin Visitor Experience (Gaydon) (8 km), Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum, Gaydon (8 km), British Motor Museum (9 km).
Are there any good drives near Wellesbourne Mountford?
The nearest famous roads are A466 Wye Valley (Chepstow to Monmouth), Gospel Pass and A54 Congleton to Buxton.
Where is Wellesbourne Mountford?
Wellesbourne Mountford is in England, United Kingdom, about 6 km from Ettington.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,007
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.1925, -1.6097
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 Wellesbourne Mountford
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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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.
8 km · about 15 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.
8 km · about 15 min drive
museum
British Motor Museum
Home to the world's largest collection of historic British cars with over 400 vehicles at the Gaydon Heritage Centre.
9 km · about 15 min drive
castle
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
landmark
Chipping Campden
A wool-trade gem with a curving High Street of golden terraces and the arched 17th-century Market Hall.
20 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
JLR Classic Works
Jaguar Land Rover's dedicated classic vehicle facility in Coventry where heritage models are restored and reimagined.
22 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Broadway Tower
A folly castle crowning the Cotswold escarpment at 1,024 feet, with views across 16 counties from the second-highest point.
24 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Wellesbourne Mountford
18 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 40 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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