Towns & cities · West Midlands
Areley Kings
Areley Kings — village in Worcestershire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hartlebury · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Areley Kings is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 6,041 people. Address: DY13. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Worcestershire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.3313°, -2.2934°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Areley Kings is a village on the River Severn, in the civil parish of Stourport-on-Severn, in the Wyre Forest of Worcestershire, England. It is 10 miles north of Worcester and south of Stourport on Severn. It is in the Wyre Forest. The village is featured in the Domesday Book of 1086, and is home to many historical places of interest such as Areley Hall and St Bartholomew's Church.
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Background
History
The name Areley derives from the Old English earnlēah meaning 'eagle wood/clearing'. The affix Kings stems from the fact that the village was previously part of a Royal manor. The manor of Areley Kings was from early times part of the manor of Martley and the rector of Martley still has the right to appoint the rector at Areley Kings. The manor of Areley originated in a fishery at "Ernel" which, with the land belonging to it, was granted by the Empress Matilda to Bordesley Abbey upon its foundation in 1136, and retained until the Dissolution. Prince Rupert of the Rhine is rumoured to have slept a night at Areley House during the English Civil War. Areley Kings was in the upper division of…
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- Coordinates
- 52.3313, -2.2934
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Wyre Forest
- Parish
- Stourport-on-Severn
- Postcode
- DY13
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wyre Forest
- Population
- 6,041
- Nearest railway station
- Hartlebury — 4.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q690695 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Areley Kings (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Areley Kings.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church House
Historic houses · 0.6 km
Areley Kings War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Astley Cross
Towns & cities · 0.7 km
Walshes Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 0.7 km
Areley Hall
Historic houses · 0.8 km
Old Beams Public House
Historic pubs · 0.8 km
Bridge Over River Severn
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
Playland Fun Park
Theme parks · 1.0 km
Tudor Lodges
Campsites · 1.0 km
Climbing Frame
Theme parks · 1.0 km
Danter's Treasure Island Amusement Park
Theme parks · 1.0 km
Stourport Motor Yacht & Bungalow Association
Caravan parks · 1.1 km
Areley Kings is a village in Worcestershire, located in the West Midlands, with a population of 6,041. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 6,041
- Administrative county
- Worcestershire
- Constituency
- Wyre Forest
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Areley Kings
70 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Areley Kings →
Flagship📷 3Zoos & aquariums · West Midlands
West Midland Safari Park
West Midland Safari Park — Safari park in Worcestershire, England.
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Bailiff's House
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📷 3Museums · West Midlands
Bewdley Museum
Bewdley Museum — museum in Bewdley, England, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
Church House
Church House — building in Areley Kings, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
Church of All Saints, Wilden
Church of All Saints, Wilden — church building in Stourport-on-Severn, Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, England, UK.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · West Midlands
Hartlebury Common Local Nature Reserve
Hartlebury Common Local Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 3Stately homes · West Midlands
Lickhill Manor
Lickhill Manor — manor house in Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
Ribbesford House
Ribbesford House — mansion in Worcestershire, England, UK.
📷 3Theatres · West Midlands
Sea Lion Theatre
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📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Black Boy Hotel
The Black Boy Hotel — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 3Stately homes · West Midlands
Tickenhill Palace
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📷 4Gardens · West Midlands
Tontine Buildings
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📷 3Natural landmarks · West Midlands
Community Orchard
Community Orchard — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · West Midlands
Spring Grove House
Spring Grove House — a manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · West Midlands
Blackstone Picnic Site
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📷 3Museums · West Midlands
Canal Heritage Room
Canal Heritage Room — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Zoos & aquariums · West Midlands
West Midlands Safari Park
West Midlands Safari Park — a zoo aquarium in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theme parks · West Midlands
Climbing Frame
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📷 3Theme parks · West Midlands
Danter's Treasure Island Amusement Park
Danter's Treasure Island Amusement Park — a theme park in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theme parks · West Midlands
Playland Fun Park
Playland Fun Park — a theme park in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theme parks · West Midlands
Safari Park Theme Park
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📷 4Historic bridges · West Midlands
Bewdley Bridge
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Nearby
📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
Church House
Church House — building in Areley Kings, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Areley Kings War Memorial
Areley Kings War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Towns & cities · West Midlands
Astley Cross
Astley Cross — village in Worcestershire, England, UK.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Walshes Caravan Park
Walshes Caravan Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
Areley Hall
Areley Hall — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Old Beams Public House
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Where to eat & stay near Areley Kings
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Walshes Caravan Park
Walshes Caravan Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
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Stourport Motor Yacht & Bungalow Association
Stourport Motor Yacht & Bungalow Association — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Redstone Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Stourport Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Lickhill Manor Caravan Park
Lickhill Manor Caravan Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Old Beams Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Angel Public House
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Hope And Anchor Public House
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Lord Nelson Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Wheatsheaf Public House And Attached Outbuildings
The Wheatsheaf Public House And Attached Outbuildings in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Steps House Public House
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Flagship📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Areley Kings?
- Areley Kings is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY13), in the parish of Stourport-on-Severn.
- What is Areley Kings?
- Areley Kings — village in Worcestershire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Areley Kings?
- The nearest railway station is Hartlebury, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DY13.
- Is Areley Kings a protected site?
- Yes — Areley Kings is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Areley Kings free to visit?
- Yes, Areley Kings is free to enter.
- How do I get to Areley Kings?
- The nearest railway station is Hartlebury, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DY13.