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About Stanford on Avon
Picturesque village straddling the banks of the River Avon. Stanford Hall, superb William and Mary mansion has fine collections of paintings, furniture and costumes. Rooms open to the public include The Ballroom, The Drawing Room and The Library, all brilliantly decorated and adorned with works of art and tapestries. A magnificent staircase leads to bedrooms harmoniously furnished in classic English country style with four poster beds draped in sumptuous fabrics. Interestingly, Stanford Hall was the first Statley Home in the country to be fitted with electricity. Over 100 bare light bulbs surround a spectacular painted ceiling-a legacy from early electric lighting.
A major attraction, drawing visitors from Europe and beyond is The Motor Museum. Here you can see a constantly changing exhibition of machines including a full size replica of The Hawk - one of four flying machines designed and flown by Lt.Percy Pilcher RN. Manicured lawns sweep down to the banks of the gently flowing Avon and a rose garden, old forge and craft centre add charm and interest. Stanford Hall was recently featured on the BBC television show Bargain Hunt.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Stanford on Avon
| Stanford Hall | (0.5 miles, 0.9 km) | Pictures |
| Coton Manor Wildlife Garden | (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Kelmarsh Hall & Gardens | (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Daventry Country Park | (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Foxton Locks | (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Draycote Water | (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Althorp | (10.2 miles, 16.5 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Brampton Valley Way Country Park | (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Brixworth Country Park | (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Coombe Abbey Country Park | (12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Pitsford Reservoir | (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Caludon Castle | (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Wyken Slough Nature Reserve | (14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Rushton Triangular Lodge | (15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| New Walk Museum & Art Gallery | (15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction N) | Pictures |
All attractions in Stanford on AvonAll attractions in NorthamptonshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Stanford on Avon
Rugby, in the county of Warwickshire (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction SW)
This town is the home of Rugby public school, the place where William Webb Ellis carried the ball instead of kicking it, and thus, in 1823 the game of Rugby football was born.
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Guilsborough, in the county of Northamptonshire (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction SE)
Hidden amongst leafy lanes and glorious poppy fields of the undulating Northamptonshire countryside, lies the peaceful village of Guilsborough.
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Dunchurch, in the county of Warwickshire (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction SW)
Dunchurch is located south of Rugby and just a short distance from the pleasures of the Oxford Canal. It was once famous as a stopping point for the coach travellers of the 18th century.
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Foxton, a Picturesque Village in the county of Leicestershire (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction NE)
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Lamport, in the county of Northamptonshire (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction E)
Tranquil Northamptonshire village set in fine countryside. Noted for splendid Lamport Hall built in the 17th-century and home of the Isham family for over 400 years.
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Wistow, in the county of Leicestershire (11.8 miles, 18.9 km, direction N)
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Badby, in the county of Northamptonshire (12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction S)
Badby is an attractive village spread around a hillside. It shows a confection of pretty cottages, some of which are thickly thatched with creeper climbing up to pretty dormer windows.
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Ryton-on-Dunsmore, in the county of Warwickshire (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction W)
Located in the countryside between Rugby and Coventry, this delightful village is probably best known for it's ancient parish church.
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Everdon, in the county of Northamptonshire (13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction S)
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Rothwell, a Historic Market Town in the county of Northamptonshire (14.1 miles, 22.6 km, direction E)
Interesting market town, with a long history, its market charter was granted in 1204.
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Earl Shilton, in the county of Leicestershire (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction NW)
Earl Shilton is one of the largest villages in the County of Leicestershire. It occupies a rich rural landscape between the town of Hinckley and the City of Leicester.
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Northampton, in the county of Northamptonshire (14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction SE)
The landscape of Northampton is dotted with reminders of its illustrious history. Despite the great fire of 1675 when much of...
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Rushton, in the county of Northamptonshire (15.6 miles, 25.2 km, direction E)
The picturesque village of Rushton set between Desborough and Rothwell is famous for the Rushton Triangular Lodge built in 1593 by Roman Catholic Sir Thomas Tresham to symbolise the Holy Trinity.
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Nuneaton, in the county of Warwickshire (16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction NW)
It was the arrival of the railways in 1847 that caused Nuneaton to develop as an industrial textile and engineering town.
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Leicester, a Historic City in the county of Leicestershire (16.3 miles, 26.3 km, direction N)
Leicester is famed amongst other things for its fine parish church which was raised to Cathedral status in 1927.
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All towns in NorthamptonshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| M1 Junction 19 | (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction W) |
| M1 Junction 18 | (3.8 miles, 6.0 km, direction S) |
| Rugby Station | (5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction W) |
| Long Buckby Station | (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction S) |
| Birmingham International Airport | (25.7 miles, 41.4 km, direction W) |
| East Midlands Airport | (30.7 miles, 49.3 km, direction N) |
| Stanford on Avon to London | (75.4 miles, 121.3 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Stanford on Avon
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Stanford on Avon center |
| Kilworth House | (3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction NE) |
| Brownsover Hall Hotel (Form. Corus Hotel Rugby) | (5.1 miles, 8.1 km, direction W) |
| Grosvenor Hotel | (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction SW) |
| Diamond House Hotel | (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction SW) |
| Three Horseshoes Hotel | (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction SW) |
| Dunchurch Park | (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction SW) |
| Golden Lion Hotel | (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction W) |
| Village Green Hotel | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction SW) |
| Best Western Ullesthorpe Court Hotel & Golf Club | (8.2 miles, 13.1 km, direction NW) |
| Highgate House, A Sundial Group Venue 4 Star Guest Accommodation | (8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction SE) |
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