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in the county of Warwickshire

Remains of the village cross, Henley-in-Arden. 24 July 04

About Henley in Arden

Hidden deep amonst the leafy lanes of Warwickshire, close to what little remains of the ancient Forest of Arden, lies the pleasant Market town of Henley-in-Arden.

This is a town that is full of old and interesting buildings. Oak timbered properties are interspersed all along the main street, they date from the 15th, 16th, and 17th-centuries, they are beautifully preserved and one can well understand why Henley High Street has been designated a conservation area. The half timbered Guildhall is a magnificent example of Elizabethan style and architecture, it dates from 1448. Proclamations have been made from the 15th-century Market Cross for over 5 centuries and recent proclamations include the accession of our present Queen, Elizabeth II, and that of Her Majesty's Silver Jubilee in 1977.

The parish church of St.John the Baptist dates 1448 and replaced an earlier church. It is in the perpendicular style and the square turreted topped tower has a clock. The interior of the church is extremely beautiful, there is a magnificent alter and intricately carved oak choir backed by a fine stained glass window. The present Lady Chapel, a later addition, contains some fine examples of local craftsmanship. Most recently, in celebration of the millenium, a new stained glass window has been added to the church. It is a glorious vision of modern art and depicts Christ in Henley High Street.

No matter where you go in Henley there are reminders that you are surrounded by Shakespeare country, Mary Arden's house is close-by, so too, is Anne Hathaway's cottage. The area is awash with picturesque thatched cottages and mellow brick wistaria clad farmhouses enclosed by fields grazed with lazy cattle and frolicking lambs. It is a very English scene that causes the visitor to reach for their camera at every turn, for round every corner is a fresh delight.

Henley-in-Arden has some fine inns and restaurants, good shops and some specialist antique and art shops. It is an enchanting market town that is worthy of your time.


Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

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Recommended attractions near Henley in Arden

Packwood House(4.3 miles, 7.0 km, direction N)Pictures
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Shakespeare's Birthplace(6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction S)Pictures
Anne Hathaway's Cottage(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction S)Pictures
Nash's House & New Place(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction SE)Pictures
Hall's Croft(7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction SE)Pictures
Okens House(7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction E)Pictures
Warwick Museum(7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction E)Pictures
Harvard House(7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction S)Pictures
Warwick Church of St Mary(7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction E)Pictures
St Nicholas Park(8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction E)Pictures
Lord Leycester Hospital(8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction E)Pictures
St Johns House Museum(8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction E)Pictures
Warwick Castle(8.2 miles, 13.1 km, direction E)Pictures

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Recommended towns near Henley in Arden

Lapworth, in the county of Warwickshire (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction N)
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Coughton, in the county of Warwickshire (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction SW)
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Alcester, a Historic Market Town in the county of Warwickshire (6.4 miles, 10.2 km, direction SW)
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Stratford-upon-Avon, a Historic Market Town in the county of Warwickshire (7.2 miles, 11.5 km, direction S)
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Kenilworth, in the county of Warwickshire (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction NE)
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Berkswell, in the county of West Midlands (10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction NE)
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Royal Leamington Spa, in the county of Warwickshire (10.2 miles, 16.5 km, direction E)
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Compton Verney, in the county of Warwickshire (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction SE)
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Combrook, in the county of Warwickshire (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction SE)
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Edgbaston, in the county of West Midlands (13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction NW)
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Coventry, in the county of West Midlands (13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction NE)
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Nearby travel help

Henley-in-Arden Station(0.4 miles, 0.7 km)
Wooton Wawen Station(1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction S)
M40 Junction 16(3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction N)
M42 Junction 3A(4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction N)
Birmingham International Airport(11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction N)
East Midlands Airport(42.0 miles, 67.5 km, direction NE)
Henley in Arden to London(88.7 miles, 142.7 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Henley in Arden

Hotel NameApproximate distance from Henley in Arden center
Ashleigh House(0.7 miles, 1.1 km)
Henley Hotel(1.6 miles, 2.5 km, direction N)
Ardencote Manor Hotel, Country Club & Spa(2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction E)
Nuthurst Grange Country House Hotel(3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction N)
Studley Castle(4.3 miles, 6.8 km, direction W)
The Mary Arden Inn(4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction S)
Aylesbury House Hotel(4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction N)
Campanile Redditch(4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction W)
Haseley Coach House Motel(5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction E)
Billesley Manor Hotel - A Paramount Signature Hotel(5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction S)
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