Wellesbourne North & Rural
Ward in Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.217, -1.588 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 28 57 |
Wellesbourne North & Rural is a semi-rural ward in the district of Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England, covering the northern part of the large village of Wellesbourne and the surrounding countryside. The landscape is a patchwork of arable fields, hedgerows and small woods with the meandering River Avon and notable country estates nearby, such as Charlecote Park, giving the area a strongly agricultural and picturesque character.
The ward blends traditional village life with pockets of light industry and aviation heritage centred on Wellesbourne Airfield, which contributes local employment alongside market gardening and small businesses. It’s within easy commuting distance of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and Coventry, and retains an active community spirit through village halls, clubs and seasonal events that reflect its rural history and social ties.
Postcode districts covering Wellesbourne North & Rural
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Coventry 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Solihull 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Royal Leamington Spa 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Nuneaton 21.6 miles34.7 km
- Redditch 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Rugby 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Bromsgrove 21.2 miles34.2 km
- Banbury 15 miles24.2 km
- Hinckley 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Warwick 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Bedworth 18.3 miles29.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Wasperton Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Charlecote Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Ashorne Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Wellesbourne Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Newbold Pacey Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Barford Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Moreton Morrell Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Wellesbourne South Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Wellesbourne and Walton Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Hampton Lucy Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Wellesbourne East & Rural Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Fulbrook Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Wellesbourne North & Rural
CV35 0AX, CV35 8BB, CV35 0AR, CV35 0AY, CV35 9ES, CV35 9DB, CV37 0EN, CV35 9DE, CV35 9AL … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 17.7 miles28.5 km
- East Midlands Airport 43.8 miles70.5 km
- Warwick Railway Station 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Warwick Parkway Railway Station 4.9 miles7.8 km
Hotels in Wellesbourne North & Rural Ad
- Stratford Manor Hotel 4
- Ashorne Hill Leamington Spa 3
- The King's Head by Innkeeper's Collection 4
- Stratford Limes Hotel 4
- Clarion Hotel Charlecote Pheasant 3
- Days Inn by Wyndham Warwick North M40 3
- Days Inn by Wyndham Warwick South M40 3
Schools in Wellesbourne North & Rural
- Hampton Lucy C of E Primary School Primary
- Moreton Morrell C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ashorne Hill Estate 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Warwick Racecourse Recreation 4.3 miles7 km
- St Johns Museum 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Stratford Racecourse Recreation 6.2 miles10 km
- Pinley Priory Historic site 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Ettington Park Estate 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Blackdown Hill Estate 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Blackdown Manor Estate 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Stoneleigh Abbey Historic site 8.7 miles14 km
- Upton House Country house 9.1 miles14.6 km
- University of Warwick University 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Hidcote Manor Garden Gardens 11.4 miles18.3 km