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Ilmington

Built-up area in Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England

Coordinates:52.09, -1.693
OS grid ref:SP 21 43
Population:712
Dialling code: 01789 (Stratford-upon-Avon)
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Ilmington is a small, picturesque village in the district of Stratford-on-Avon in Warwickshire, England, set on the slopes of the Ilmington Downs and often described as the county’s highest village. Its honey‑coloured stone cottages and rolling limestone hills place it on the edge of the Cotswolds, making it a popular spot for walkers who come for wide views across the surrounding farmland and downland.

Historically rooted in agriculture, the village retains a strong community feel with local events and conservation of its historic buildings, while the local economy now mixes farming with tourism and commuter living. The combination of traditional architecture, parish life and easy access to countryside trails gives Ilmington a quintessential rural charm that draws both visitors and residents who value village amenities and peaceful landscape.

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Transport links

  • Birmingham International Airport 25.2 miles40.6 km
  • East Midlands Airport 53.5 miles86 km
  • Campden Station 3.7 miles5.9 km
  • Honeybourne Station 6.1 miles9.8 km

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Schools in Ilmington

  • Ilmington C of E Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Hidcote Manor Garden Gardens 2.2 miles3.6 km
  • Ettington Park Estate 3.1 miles5.1 km
  • Stratford Racecourse Recreation 6.4 miles10.3 km
  • Batsford Estate 6.5 miles10.4 km
  • Rollright Stones Archaeological site 9.5 miles15.3 km
  • Upton House Country house 10 miles16.1 km
  • Ashorne Hill Estate 11.1 miles17.8 km
  • Ragley Hall Country house 11.4 miles18.3 km
  • Woodnorton Estate 13.1 miles21.2 km
  • Warwick Racecourse Recreation 13.7 miles22 km
  • Pinley Priory Historic site 13.8 miles22.2 km
  • 12th Century Church Historic site 13.9 miles22.4 km