Alcester
Parish in Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.218, -1.882 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 08 57 |
| Population: | 6,939 |
Alcester is a compact market town and civil parish in the district of Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, set beside the winding River Arrow and surrounded by gentle Arden countryside. It has clear Roman origins with archaeological remains beneath a largely medieval street pattern, and a pleasing mix of timber‑framed and Georgian buildings clustered around a traditional market area and parish church.
The town retains a lively local feel with independent shops, pubs and community groups, alongside light industry and a number of commuters who work in nearby centres such as Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon. Historic character, regular markets and local events make it a popular stop for visitors exploring Warwickshire’s heritage and rural lanes.
Postcode districts covering Alcester
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 17.3 miles
- Coventry 20.8 miles
- Dudley 21.5 miles
- West Bromwich 22.2 miles
- Solihull 13.8 miles
- Cheltenham 24 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 24 miles
- Worcester 14 miles
- Royal Leamington Spa 15.6 miles
- Redditch 5.7 miles
- Kidderminster 19.3 miles
- Stourbridge 19.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Alcester Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Kings Coughton Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Alcester West Ward 0.9 miles
- Arrow with Weethley Parish 1 mile
- Alcester East Ward 1.1 miles
- Kinwarton Parish 1.2 miles
- Coughton Parish 1.4 miles
- Cladswell Built-up area 1.9 miles
- New End Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Haselor Parish 2.5 miles
- Wixford Parish 2.5 miles
- Cookhill Parish 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Alcester
B49 6RD, B49 5EA, B49 5AA, B49 5QE, B49 5BT, B49 5QP, B49 5AT, B49 5FF, B49 6BD … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 17.2 miles
- East Midlands Airport 48.3 miles
- Wootton Wawen Railway Station 5.3 miles
- Wilmcote Railway Station 5.3 miles
Hotels in Alcester Ad
- Arrow Mill- Brunning and Price 4
- Kings Court Hotel Alcester 3
- Alcester Inn
- Travelodge Stratford Alcester 3
Schools in Alcester
- 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 1.5 miles
- Ipsley Court Estate 5.7 miles
- Stratford Racecourse Recreation 7.2 miles
- Hewell Grange Estate 8 miles
- Woodnorton Estate 8.6 miles
- Pinley Priory Historic site 9.6 miles
- Hidcote Manor Garden Gardens 11 miles
- Warwick Racecourse Recreation 12.7 miles
- Ettington Park Estate 12.7 miles
- Westwood House Estate 13.2 miles
- St Johns Museum 13.5 miles
- Ashorne Hill Estate 14.1 miles