Parish in Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.055, -1.535 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 32 39 |
Brailes is a compact, hill‑top village and civil parish in the district of Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England, sitting on the north‑western edge of the Cotswolds. Its elevated position gives long views over rolling farmland and hedgerows, and the surrounding ridges make it a popular spot for walkers wanting a countryside feel without being remote from larger market towns.
The village retains a strong sense of history and community, with a stone‑built core, a medieval parish church and visible earthworks from an old motte‑and‑bailey castle, all reminders of its long rural past. Traditionally agricultural, the local economy now mixes farming with small businesses, tourism and commuters, and village life is kept lively by a village hall, occasional fairs and active local clubs that maintain a pronounced village spirit.
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