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 miles27.8 km
- Coventry 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Dudley 21.5 miles34.6 km
- West Bromwich 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Solihull 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Cheltenham 24 miles38.6 km
- Sutton Coldfield 24 miles38.7 km
- Worcester 14 miles22.5 km
- Royal Leamington Spa 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Redditch 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Kidderminster 19.3 miles31 km
- Stourbridge 19.4 miles31.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Alcester Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Kings Coughton Built-up area 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Alcester West Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Arrow with Weethley Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Alcester East Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Kinwarton Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Coughton Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Cladswell Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- New End Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Haselor Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Wixford Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Cookhill Parish 2.5 miles4 km
Example postcodes in Alcester
B49 5DY, B49 6GG, B49 5EG, B49 6DB, B49 5DW, B49 5AD, B49 6AU, B49 6AT, B49 6BJ … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 17.2 miles27.7 km
- East Midlands Airport 48.3 miles77.8 km
- Wootton Wawen Railway Station 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Wilmcote Railway Station 5.3 miles8.6 km
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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 miles2.5 km
- Ipsley Court Estate 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Stratford Racecourse Recreation 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Hewell Grange Estate 8 miles12.9 km
- Woodnorton Estate 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Pinley Priory Historic site 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Hidcote Manor Garden Gardens 11 miles17.7 km
- Warwick Racecourse Recreation 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Ettington Park Estate 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Westwood House Estate 13.2 miles21.2 km
- St Johns Museum 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Ashorne Hill Estate 14.1 miles22.8 km