Napton on the Hill
Parish in Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.245, -1.325 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 46 60 |
| Population: | 898 |
| Dialling code: | 01327 (Daventry) |
Napton on the Hill is a compact village and civil parish in the Stratford-on-Avon district of Warwickshire, England, perched on a distinctive ridge that affords wide views over the surrounding countryside. The settlement is known for its hilltop setting, a prominent old windmill and the medieval parish church of St Lawrence, while the nearby Oxford Canal and towpaths add a waterside element that continues to attract boaters and walkers.
Historically rooted in agriculture and shaped by canal-era trade, Napton on the Hill retains many period cottages and a lively village community with local pubs, clubs and events; today it blends rural character with convenient access to nearby towns, making it popular with walkers, canal enthusiasts and those seeking a quieter village lifestyle.
Postcode districts covering Napton on the Hill
Most populated places nearby
- Coventry 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Northampton 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Solihull 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Royal Leamington Spa 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Nuneaton 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Rugby 10 miles16.1 km
- Banbury 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Hinckley 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Warwick 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Bicester 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Bedworth 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Stratford-upon-Avon 16.7 miles26.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Napton on the Hill Built-up area 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Radbourn Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Southam East, Central & Stockton Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Stockton Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Southam South Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Upper and Lower Shuckburgh Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Southam Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Priors Marston Built-up area 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Southam West Ward 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Priors Hardwick Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Leam Valley Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Ladbroke Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in Napton on the Hill
CV47 8NZ, CV47 8NR, CV47 8JB, CV47 8NB, CV47 8NT, CV47 8PE, CV47 8PH, CV47 8AF, CV47 8LW … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 22.9 miles36.9 km
- East Midlands Airport 40.5 miles65.1 km
- Leamington Spa Railway Station 9.3 miles15 km
- Rugby Railway Station 9.8 miles15.7 km
Hotels near Napton on the Hill Ad
- The Merrie Lion 6 miles9.7 km
- Fawsley Hall 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club 3 5.3 miles8.5 km
- The Dun Cow by Innkeeper's Collection 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Mallory Court Country House Hotel and Spa 4 8.7 miles14 km
- Hellidon Lakes Hotel 4 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Victoria Park Lodge 4 9.5 miles15.4 km
- Draycote Hotel 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Mercure Daventry Court Hotel 4 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Days Inn by Wyndham Warwick North M40 3 7.9 miles12.7 km
Schools in Napton on the Hill
- St Lawrence C of E (Voluntary Aided) Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Catesby Priory Historic site 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Ashorne Hill Estate 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Blackdown Hill Estate 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Blackdown Manor Estate 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Upton House Country house 10.8 miles17.4 km
- 12th Century Church Historic site 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Stoneleigh Abbey Historic site 11 miles17.7 km
- St Johns Museum 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Warwick Racecourse Recreation 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Herbert Art Gallery and Museum Museum 13.6 miles21.9 km
- University of Warwick University 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Belgrade Theatre Theatre 13.8 miles22.3 km