North Warwickshire

North Warwickshire is an administrative district in Warwickshire, situated between Birmingham and Coventry. The area comprises market towns and villages set amid farming land, with Atherstone serving as its administrative hub.

The district was created in 1974 when Atherstone Rural District merged with sections of Meriden Rural District. This administrative change followed a national reorganization of local government.

George Eliot spent her childhood at Arbury Hall in the south, shaping the region's literary heritage. The area draws visitors interested in connections to this 19th-century author.

Access throughout the district is straightforward via the M6 and M42 motorways, which connect to Birmingham, Coventry, and surrounding areas. Towns within the region sit conveniently along these main routes.

Kingsbury Water Park and Shustoke Reservoir create distinctive water landscapes within the district. Medieval Maxstoke Castle stands as a reminder of the region's older heritage.

Location: Warwickshire

Inception: April 1, 1974

Capital city: Atherstone

Website: http://northwarks.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 52.57600,-1.54540

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:20