Museums · West Midlands
Atherstone
In or near Merevale.
Atherstone is a market town and civil parish in the North Warwickshire district of Warwickshire, England. Located in the far north of the county, Atherstone is on the A5 national route, and is adjace
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Atherstone · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Atherstone museum in the West Midlands, the nearest railway station is Atherstone, located 0.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CV9 1HW. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Atherstone is a market town and civil parish in the North Warwickshire district of Warwickshire, England. Located in the far north of the county, Atherstone is on the A5 national route, and is adjacent to the border with Leicestershire which is here formed by the River Anker. It is situated between the larger towns of Tamworth and Nuneaton. Atherstone is the administrative centre of the North Warwickshire district, with the offices of North Warwickshire Borough Council located in the town. Atherstone has had its own local tradition of holding an annual Shrove Tuesday Ball Game in the streets, which has been played annually for over 800 years since 1199. In the 2021 census the population of the civil parish of Atherstone was at 9,212. The population of the larger built-up area which includes the adjoining village of Mancetter was 11,259.
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Official information
Atherstone is a historic market town located in North Warwickshire, known for its charming center around St. Mary’s Church and the Market Square. The town has transitioned from its historical hatting industry to a mix of retail shops, pubs, and cafes, making it a popular stop along the Coventry Canal.
From the Wikipedia article
Atherstone is a market town and civil parish in the North Warwickshire district of Warwickshire, England. Located in the far north of the county, Atherstone is on the A5 national route, and is adjacent to the border with Leicestershire which is here formed by the River Anker. It is situated between the larger towns of Tamworth and Nuneaton. Atherstone is the administrative centre of the North Warwickshire district, with the offices of North Warwickshire Borough Council located in the town. Atherstone has had its own local tradition of holding an annual Shrove Tuesday Ball Game in the streets, which has been played annually for over 800 years since 1199. In the 2021 census the population of the civil parish of Atherstone was at 9,212. The population of the larger built-up area which includes the adjoining village of Mancetter was 11,259.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5787, -1.5462
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- North Warwickshire
- Parish
- Atherstone
- Postcode
- CV9 1HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Warwickshire and Bedworth
- Nearest railway station
- Atherstone — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.atherstone-tc.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Atherstone (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Atherstone?
- Atherstone is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV9 1HW), in the parish of Atherstone.
- What is Atherstone?
- Atherstone is a market town and civil parish in the North Warwickshire district of Warwickshire, England. Located in the far north of the county, Atherstone is on the A5 national route, and is adjace
- How do I get to Atherstone?
- The nearest railway station is Atherstone, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV9 1HW.
- How do I get to Atherstone?
- The nearest railway station is Atherstone, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV9 1HW.