Alcester
Built-up area in Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.219, -1.868 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 09 57 |
| Population: | 6,939 |
Alcester is a compact market town in the district of Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, set where the River Alne and the River Arrow meet. Its layout and many timber-framed buildings reflect a long history - the settlement dates back to Roman times and the town centre retains a recognisable medieval street pattern and a designated conservation area.
Today Alcester combines traditional market-town life with a lively community scene: independent shops, pubs and regular markets sit alongside museums and annual fairs that celebrate local history and produce. Its position close to main roads makes it an attractive base for commuters and visitors drawn to nearby centres such as Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon, while local clubs and events give it a strong social feel.
Postcode districts covering Alcester
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 17.3 miles
- Coventry 20.4 miles
- Dudley 21.7 miles
- West Bromwich 22.3 miles
- Solihull 13.7 miles
- Cheltenham 24.2 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 24 miles
- Worcester 14.6 miles
- Royal Leamington Spa 15 miles
- Redditch 5.9 miles
- Kidderminster 19.7 miles
- Stourbridge 19.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Alcester West Ward 0.6 miles
- Kinwarton Parish 0.7 miles
- Kings Coughton Built-up area 1 mile
- Alcester East Ward 1.3 miles
- Arrow with Weethley Parish 1.5 miles
- Coughton Parish 1.5 miles
- Haselor Parish 1.9 miles
- Exhall Parish 2.2 miles
- Great Alne Parish 2.3 miles
- Wixford Parish 2.3 miles
- Salford Priors & Alcester Rural Ward 2.4 miles
- Cladswell Built-up area 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Alcester
B49 5HB, B49 6AT, B49 5BU, B49 6BF, B49 5QY, B49 9DZ, B49 6QT, B49 5DX, B49 5DN … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 17 miles
- East Midlands Airport 48 miles
- Wilmcote Railway Station 4.8 miles
- Wootton Wawen Railway Station 4.8 miles
Hotels near Alcester Ad
- Arrow Mill 4 1.2 miles
- The Throckmorton 2 miles
- Kings Court Hotel 3 1.1 miles
- Alcester Inn 0.1 miles
- The Billesley Manor Hotel 4 3.5 miles
- The White Swan Hotel 4 6.9 miles
- Burnside Hotel 4 6.1 miles
- Hotel Du Vin Stratford Upon Avon 4 6.9 miles
- Hotel Indigo Stratford Upon Avon 4 7.1 miles
- The Arden Hotel 4 7.2 miles
Schools in Alcester
- Alcester Academy Secondary
- Alcester Grammar School Secondary
- Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Primary
- St Benedict's Catholic High School Secondary
- St Nicholas C of E Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- Ragley Hall Country house 1.8 miles
- Ipsley Court Estate 5.8 miles
- Stratford Racecourse Recreation 6.7 miles
- Hewell Grange Estate 8.3 miles
- Woodnorton Estate 9 miles
- Pinley Priory Historic site 9.1 miles
- Hidcote Manor Garden Gardens 10.7 miles
- Warwick Racecourse Recreation 12.1 miles
- Ettington Park Estate 12.2 miles
- St Johns Museum 13 miles
- Ashorne Hill Estate 13.6 miles
- Westwood House Estate 13.7 miles