Kenilworth, Medieval market town in Warwickshire, England
Description
Kenilworth is a town in Warwickshire, England, spread across gentle hills between Coventry and Warwick. Its streets feature buildings from the Tudor and Victorian periods that define the town's character.
History
The town developed around its castle, which was besieged in 1266 during the Second Barons' War. That siege became one of medieval England's longest military conflicts.
Culture
The Kenilworth Arts Festival brings artists, writers, and musicians to different venues throughout the town each year. These events help shape how residents and visitors experience the place together.
Practical
Kenilworth station offers regular connections to Birmingham and London by train. The town center has multiple parking areas and shopping facilities that are easy to find.
Did you know?
Small stone houses called Virginia Cottages mark where England's first potatoes were planted. These homes preserve the memory of how the crop arrived in the country through Raleigh's efforts.
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Stoneleigh Abbey
2.2 km
St Mary's Abbey, Kenilworth
1.5 km
St Nicholas' Church, Kenilworth
1.4 km
The Water Tower, Kenilworth
1.4 km
Stoneleigh Abbey Gatehouse
2.1 km
Church of the Assumption of Our Lady
2 km
Roman Catholic Church of St Augustine
2 km
Church of St John the Baptist
5.2 km
Church of St John Evangelist
628 m
The Bear And Ragged Staff Inn
771 m
Clarendon Arms
1.8 kmClarendon House Hotel
1.5 km
Virgins And Castle Public House
1.4 km
Wantage Including Outhouse Immediately North North East
1.7 km
Tudor Cottage
1.9 km
Purlieu Gate Cottage
2.1 km
42, Castle Hill
1.8 km
8, Castle Hill
1.8 km
Kenilworth Castle
1.8 km
Clinton House
1.7 km
Leicester House
1.9 kmChase Cottage
2.2 km
Cross In Churchyard 18 Yards To South Of Chancel
2.1 km
Fieldgate
1.4 km
Marton House
1.5 km
Rosemary
1 km
13, Castle Hill
1.8 km
K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside The Post Office
2 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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