Wolvey
Built-up area in Rugby, Warwickshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.486, -1.369 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 42 87 |
| Population: | 845 |
| Dialling code: | 01455 (Hinckley) |
Wolvey is a compact village and civil parish in the borough of Rugby, in rural Warwickshire, England. It sits amid gently rolling farmland and hedgerow country typical of the area, with nearby market towns such as Nuneaton and Rugby providing wider services and transport links while the village retains a distinctly rural feel.
Historically the core grew up around its parish church and agricultural economy, and the village still has a mix of older stone and brick buildings alongside newer housing. Local life centres on the church, village hall, pubs and community groups, and the area is popular with commuters who value country living within reach of larger towns and cities. There are periodic local events and an active community spirit that reflect Wolvey’s blend of historic roots and modern village life.
Postcode districts covering Wolvey
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Leicester 14.3 miles22.9 km
- Coventry 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Solihull 19.2 miles30.8 km
- Burton upon Trent 24.8 miles40 km
- Sutton Coldfield 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Royal Leamington Spa 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Nuneaton 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Tamworth 16.2 miles26 km
- Rugby 9.3 miles15 km
- Loughborough 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Hinckley 3.6 miles5.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Wolvey and Shilton Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Bramcote Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Burton Hastings Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Copston Magna Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Withybrook Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Burbage Sketchley and Stretton Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Bulkington Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Burbage Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Shilton Built-up area 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Whitestone Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Wigston Parva Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Stretton Baskerville Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Wolvey
LE10 3LE, LE10 3LF, LE10 3LD, LE10 3LH, LE10 3LB, LE10 3LW, LE10 3HH, LE10 3JD, LE10 3LS … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 16.1 miles25.9 km
- East Midlands Airport 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Hinckley Railway Station 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Bedworth Railway Station 4.2 miles6.7 km
Hotels near Wolvey Ad
- Ansty Hall 4 3.1 miles5 km
- Hampton by Hilton Nuneaton 3 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island 4 2 miles3.2 km
- Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa 4 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Abbey Grange Hotel 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Coombe Abbey Hotel 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express Nuneaton 3 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Holiday Inn Coventry M6, Jct.2 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- The Chase Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 4.8 miles7.6 km
- Golden Lion Hotel 3 5.5 miles8.9 km
Schools in Wolvey
- Wolvey C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Liberty Way Stadium 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Ricoh Arena Stadium 6 miles9.7 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Coventry Transport Museum Museum 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Herbert Art Gallery and Museum Museum 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Belgrade Theatre Theatre 8 miles12.9 km
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 10.6 miles17.1 km
- University of Warwick University 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Millisons Wood Forest 11 miles17.8 km
- Blackdown Manor Estate 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Stoneleigh Abbey Historic site 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Hams Hall Estate 12.9 miles20.8 km