Towns & cities · West Midlands
Clifton upon Dunsmore
Clifton upon Dunsmore — village and civil parish in Warwickshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rugby · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Clifton upon Dunsmore, the nearest railway station is Rugby, located 3 km away. Entry to the town is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is CV23 1DN.
About
Clifton upon Dunsmore is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 1,081 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 1,304 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Warwickshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.3755°, -1.2068°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Clifton-upon-Dunsmore is a village and civil parish in the Rugby borough of Warwickshire in England on the north-eastern outskirts of Rugby, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) from Rugby town centre. The population of the parish taken at the 2011 census was 1,304, increasing to 2,991 at the 2021 census. Clifton is counted as being part of the Rugby built-up area, but is considered separate from the town. The parish also includes the new development of Houlton to the south of the old village, which may account for the large population increase since 2011.
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Background
History
The area around Clifton was settled during Roman times; around one and a half miles north of Clifton is the former Roman town of Tripontium. The name of the village likely derives from 'Cliffe' in Old English signifying rocky ground, and 'Dunsmore' on top of a hill. The ancient parish of Clifton included the nearby settlements of Brownsover and Newton; the former is now part of Rugby, and the latter is now a separate civil parish. To the south-east of the village and within the parish was the former Rugby Radio Station, which operated between 1926 and 2007, and is now a large housing development called Houlton. The village was once served by Clifton Mill railway station on the former Rugby…
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- Coordinates
- 52.3755, -1.2068
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Rugby
- Parish
- Clifton upon Dunsmore
- Postcode
- CV23 1DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rugby
- Population
- 1,304
- Nearest railway station
- Rugby — 3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1771986 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Clifton-upon-Dunsmore (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Clifton-upon-Dunsmore church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
VLF transmitter Rugby, Mast 12
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The Locks
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Hillmorton Bottom Lock (Locks 2 And 3), Former Oxford Canal
Canal locks · 1.1 km
Rugby VLF Transmitter, Mast 11
Historic houses · 1.1 km
VLF transmitter Rugby, Mast 11
Archaeological sites · 1.1 km
Clifton Manor
Manor houses · 1.1 km
VLF Transmitter Rugby, Mast 1
Archaeological sites · 1.3 km
Clifton upon Dunsmore
Villages · 1.3 km
VLF transmitter Rugby, Mast 10
Archaeological sites · 1.5 km
Houlton School
Natural landmarks · 1.6 km
VLF transmitter Rugby, Mast 2
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Rugby VLF Transmitter, Mast 3
Historic houses · 1.7 km
Clifton upon Dunsmore is a village in Warwickshire, located in the West Midlands, with a population of 1,304. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,304
- Administrative county
- Warwickshire
- Constituency
- Rugby
Things to see in Clifton upon Dunsmore
102 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Clifton upon Dunsmore →
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Barby Castle
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Vynter's Manor
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Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 11
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📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Bridge Number 18 At Sp 6016 7439, Grand Union Canal
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Yelvertoft War Memorial at Junction of Swinnertons Lane and High Street
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Crick War Memorial in St Margaret's Churchyard
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📷 5B&Bs · East Midlands
Low Thatch Cottage B&B
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Lilbourne motte and bailey castle and fishpond
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Motte and bailey castle south of Lilbourne Gorse
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Lilbourne Castle
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📷 3Chapels · West Midlands
Chapel At Rugby School
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📷 4Cemeteries · West Midlands
Clifton Road Cemetery
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📷 3Canal locks · West Midlands
Hillmorton Bottom Lock (Locks 2 And 3), Former Oxford Canal
Hillmorton Bottom Lock (Locks 2 And 3), Former Oxford Canal — lock in Clifton upon Dunsmore, Rugby, Warwickshire, England, UK.
Nearby
📷 5Archaeological sites · West Midlands
VLF transmitter Rugby, Mast 12
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📷 3Natural landmarks · West Midlands
The Locks
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📷 3Canal locks · West Midlands
Hillmorton Bottom Lock (Locks 2 And 3), Former Oxford Canal
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📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
Rugby VLF Transmitter, Mast 11
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VLF transmitter Rugby, Mast 11
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📷 3Manor houses · West Midlands
Clifton Manor
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Where to eat & stay near Clifton upon Dunsmore
Places to stay
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📷 7Hotels · West Midlands
The Carlton
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📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
Brownsover Hall Hotel
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📷 3Caravan parks · East Midlands
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📷 5B&Bs · East Midlands
Low Thatch Cottage B&B
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📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Manor Farm Caravan Site
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Australian Arms Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Red Lion Public House And Attached Barn
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📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Rose Public House
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Denbigh Arms Hotel
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Flagship📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clifton upon Dunsmore?
- Clifton upon Dunsmore is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV23 1DN), in the parish of Clifton upon Dunsmore.
- What is Clifton upon Dunsmore?
- Clifton upon Dunsmore — village and civil parish in Warwickshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Clifton upon Dunsmore?
- The nearest railway station is Rugby, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV23 1DN.
- Is Clifton upon Dunsmore free to visit?
- Yes, Clifton upon Dunsmore is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clifton upon Dunsmore?
- The nearest railway station is Rugby, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV23 1DN.