Museums · West Midlands
Baginton
In or near Ryton-on-Dunsmore.
Baginton is a village and civil parish in the Warwick district of Warwickshire, England, and has a common border with the City of Coventry / West Midlands county. With a population of 741 (2021 Census
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Midgeway · 1.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Baginton, the nearest railway station is Midgeway, located 1.2 km away. The postcode for navigation is CV8 3AS. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Baginton is a village and civil parish in the Warwick district of Warwickshire, England, and has a common border with the City of Coventry / West Midlands county. With a population of 741 (2021 Census), Baginton village is 4 miles (6.4 km) south of central Coventry, 4.5 miles (7.2 km) northeast of Kenilworth (its post town) and 7 miles (11 km) north of Leamington Spa. The population had reduced slightly to 755 at the 2011 Census. The Lucy Price playing field is situated centrally in the village.
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From the Wikipedia article
Baginton is a village and civil parish in the Warwick district of Warwickshire, England, and has a common border with the City of Coventry / West Midlands county. With a population of 741 (2021 Census), Baginton village is 4 miles (6.4 km) south of central Coventry, 4.5 miles (7.2 km) northeast of Kenilworth (its post town) and 7 miles (11 km) north of Leamington Spa. The population had reduced slightly to 755 at the 2011 Census. The Lucy Price playing field is situated centrally in the village.
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Background
History
Baginton was populated since at least the Iron Age, and the Domesday Book of 1086 records that in the 11th century, Baginton consisted of 15 households and a mill. Baginton Castle was built around 1397 on the site of a house built during the 6th century, and 15th-16th century earthworks from the former village also survive.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3700, -1.4900
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Warwick
- Parish
- Baginton
- Postcode
- CV8 3AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kenilworth and Southam
- Nearest railway station
- Midgeway — 1.2 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Baginton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Baginton?
- Baginton is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV8 3AS), in the parish of Baginton.
- What is Baginton?
- Baginton is a village and civil parish in the Warwick district of Warwickshire, England, and has a common border with the City of Coventry / West Midlands county. With a population of 741 (2021 Census
- How do I get to Baginton?
- The nearest railway station is Midgeway, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV8 3AS.
- How do I get to Baginton?
- The nearest railway station is Midgeway, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV8 3AS.