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a Historic Market Town in the county of Warwickshire

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About Alcester

Alcester developed as a market town in Roman times. It grew out of a settlement at the meeting point of two roads and two rivers, the Arrow and the Alne.

Today, the town, surrounded by luxuriant rolling countryside with thatched cottages and old farmhouses, offers visitors a pleasant experience browsing along a High Street full of antiquity, with black and white timber-frame Tudor houses standing alongside handsome Georgian red brick. Alcester's picturesque town hall was built in 1618 and its church, dedicated to St.Nicholas is from the 14th century, both are well worth a visit.

The Heritage Centre fully explores Alcester's Roman history and visitors can see exhibitions depicting everyday life in and around Roman Alcester.

A short distance from the town two of Warwickshire's premier stately homes can be found - Ragley Hall and Coughton Court, both share a fascinating history, and are set in beautiful landscaped grounds, parkland and woodland. Another delightful Alcester attraction is Kinwarton Dovecote, a charming circular building dating from the 14th century which still houses doves.

Alcester lies at the heart of several pleasurable villages all within easy reach, these include; Arrow, Aston Cantlow, Bidford, Binton and Coughton.

For further information, please visit www.alcester.co.uk

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	Coughton Lodge Birmingham Road, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, Warwickshire, England (0.5 miles, 0.9 km) Situated opposite the beautiful gardens of Coughton Court, this bed and breakfast has been refurbished to a high standard and offers full en suite facilities. The rooms are situated around an inte... More info and book online.. Price from £75.00
	Kings Court Hotel Kings Coughton, Alcester, Warwickshire, England (1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction NW) Set in attractive gardens, The Kings Court Hotel offers a quiet destination for a short break at a competitive rate. Ideally situated as a perfect base for Shakespeare's Stratford upon Avon, 7 miles, ... More info and book online.. Price from £30.00
	Billesley Manor Hotel - A Paramount Signature Hotel Billesley, Alcester, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England (3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction E) Beautiful country retreat - mixture of traditional and modern rooms, relaxing grounds and great leisure facilities. Facilities include pool, tennis court, gym, sauna, steam room, beauty rooms & yoga h... More info and book online.. Price from £91.00
	Fosbroke House High Street, Bidford on Avon, Warwickshire, Warwickshire, England (3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction S) This elegant Georgian house is set within the picturesque riverside village of Bidford on Avon, just a few miles from Shakepeare's Stratford-upon-Avon. The hotel is easily accessible from the M5, ... More info and book online.. Price from £40.00
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Nearby travel help

Wooton Wawen Station	(4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction NE)
Wilmcote Station	(4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction E)
M40 Junction 16	(9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction NE)
M42 Junction 3A	(9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction N)
Birmingham International Airport	(17.4 miles, 28.0 km, direction N)
East Midlands Airport	(48.2 miles, 77.6 km, direction NE)
Alcester to London	(89.1 miles, 143.4 km, direction SE)