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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.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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Wroxall
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About Wroxall
Wroxall works well as a base: 10 minutes from Hatton, 9km from Warwick Castle.
Wroxall is in England, United Kingdom, with about 1,900 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Hatton, about 5 km away.
Wroxall is a small village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Beausale, Haseley, Honiley and Wroxall, in the Warwick district, in the county of Warwickshire, England. It is 4.0 miles (6.4 km) west of Kenilworth, 5.0 miles (8.0 km) north of Warwick and 7.5 miles (12.1 km) southwest of Coventry on the A4141Read more
road. According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 94. On 1 April 2007 the parish was abolished to form "Beausale, Haseley, Honiley and Wroxall". It has its own cemetery to the north of the village. By far the most important part of the village is the Wroxall Abbey Estate. Built in 1141 by Sir Hugh de Hatton it was a Benedictine Priory for nearly four hundred years, finally closing in 1536 at the Dissolution of the Monasteries. In 1490, Wroxall was the birthplace of Richard Shakespeare, grandfather of William Shakespeare.
For the next four hundred years it passed through various hands, notable examples being the Burgoyne baronets and Sir Christopher Wren who purchased it as a retreat just three years after completing his work on St. Paul's Cathedral in 1710. It became a girls' school in 1936. The school in turn closed in 1995. In 2001 the current owners, a private investment company, bought the hall. It is now used as a hotel, spa and conference centre. In March 2006, motorsport company Prodrive announced its intent to build a 200-acre (81-hectare) motorsport facility called The Fulcrum. It will be located at the former RAF Honiley airfield which is located between Wroxall and Honiley. In late 2008 however a change in the rules of Formula One motor racing meant the proposal became uncertain. Haseley Manor, which is a Grade II-listed country house is nearby.
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What is there to see near Wroxall?
Within an hour or so of Wroxall: Warwick Castle (9 km), National Motorcycle Museum (12 km), Land Rover Experience Solihull (13 km), Coventry Transport Museum (14 km).
Are there any good drives near Wroxall?
The nearest famous roads are A466 Wye Valley (Chepstow to Monmouth), A54 Congleton to Buxton and Monsal Trail.
Where is Wroxall?
Wroxall is in England, United Kingdom, about 5 km from Hatton.
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- Population
- 1,927
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.3379, -1.6690
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 Wroxall
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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National Motorcycle Museum
The world's largest collection of British motorcycles with over 1,000 machines spanning a century of manufacturing near Solihull.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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Land Rover Experience Solihull
Off-road driving experience at Jaguar Land Rover's headquarters on a purpose-built terrain course.
13 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.
14 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.
15 km · about 30 min 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.
20 km · about 25 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.
20 km · about 25 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.
21 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Wroxall
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 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
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April to October
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