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Warwick Castle
A medieval castle built by William the Conqueror in 1068, situated on the banks of the River Avon in Warwickshire.
20 km · about 25 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Alcester works well as a base: 10 minutes from Bidford-on-Avon, 20km from Warwick Castle.
Alcester is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 6,939, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Alcester sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Alcester to your route.
Alcester ( OL-stər, AWL-) is a market town and civil parish in the Stratford-on-Avon District in Warwickshire, England. It is 8 mi (13 km) west of Stratford-upon-Avon, and 7 miles south of Redditch. The town dates back to the times of Roman Britain and is located at the junction of the River Alne and River Arrow.
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the 2021 census, the population of the parish was 6,035, with 6,421 in the built-up area.
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Alcester is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.2167 latitude, -1.8667 longitude.
Alcester has a population of approximately 6,939 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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A medieval castle built by William the Conqueror in 1068, situated on the banks of the River Avon in Warwickshire.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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A wool-trade gem with a curving High Street of golden terraces and the arched 17th-century Market Hall.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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A folly castle crowning the Cotswold escarpment at 1,024 feet, with views across 16 counties from the second-highest point.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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Off-road driving experience at Jaguar Land Rover's headquarters on a purpose-built terrain course.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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The original car culture cafe and social space set in a stunning Warwickshire farmhouse, drawing enthusiasts from across the UK.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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The world's largest collection of British motorcycles with over 1,000 machines spanning a century of manufacturing near Solihull.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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A timeless hilltop hamlet famed for its lavender fields and the eccentric manor of collector Charles Wade.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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Home to the world's largest collection of historic British cars with over 400 vehicles at the Gaydon Heritage Centre.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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