Towns & cities · West Midlands
Harbury
Harbury — village in Warwickshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leamington Spa · 7.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Harbury, the nearest railway station is Leamington Spa, located 7.6 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Harbury is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 1,373 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 2,420 people. Address: CV33. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Warwickshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.2410°, -1.4507°.
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Summary from the official site
Harbury is a vibrant village located in Warwickshire, known for its strong community spirit and historical significance, including a mention in the Doomsday Book. The village features a mix of old and new architecture, with various local amenities and community events that enhance its lively atmosphere.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Harbury Railway Cutting SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Harbury is a village and civil parish in the Stratford-on-Avon district of Warwickshire, England. It is about 3 miles (5 km) west-southwest of Southam and about 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Royal Leamington Spa. The parish includes the hamlet of Deppers Bridge. The 2011 Census recorded the parish's population as 2,420. The village is on a ridge of lias up to 390 feet (119 m) high that runs roughly northeast – southwest. The parish covers 3,397 acres (1,375 ha). It is bounded by the River Itchen to the east, Fosse Way to the northwest, a minor road to the south and field boundaries on its other sides. Adjoining parishes are Bishop's Itchington, Bishop's Tachbrook, Chesterton, Ladbroke and Southam. The A425 road and the Chiltern Main Line pass through the parish just north of Harbury village. Junction 12 on the M40 motorway is about 3 miles (5 km) south of the village.
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Background
History
A middle Bronze Age burial (carbon dated 1530-1320 BCE) has been found near a Neolithic pit to the north-west of the village. Bronze Age pits and hearths, carbon dated to c. 1000 BCE, were found in 1972 near Sharmer Farm in the north of the parish. Although Harbury is close to the Fosse Way, a major Roman Road, only a few artefacts from this period are listed. The toponym "Harbury" is from Old English, said to be derived from Edgar, an early tribal leader. The Domesday Book of 1086 records the manor as Edburberie where it is listed amongst lands granted to Henry de Ferrers by William the Conqueror. The land employed five ploughs and was valued at £4. At the time of the Hundred Rolls in 1279…
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- Coordinates
- 52.2410, -1.4507
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Parish
- Harbury
- Postcode
- CV33
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kenilworth and Southam
- Phone
- 01926 614646
- Population
- 2,420
- Nearest railway station
- Leamington Spa — 7.6 km
- Official site
- www.harbury-pc.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1873686 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Harbury (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Harbury Windmill.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Harbury War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Churchlands Farm
Caravan parks · 0.5 km
Harbury Windmill
Windmills · 0.6 km
The Shakespeare Public House
Historic pubs · 0.7 km
Harbury
Villages · 0.8 km
Harbury Spoilbank Nature Reserve
Forests & woodlands · 1.1 km
Harbury Spoilbank
Wildlife reserves · 1.2 km
Ufton Fields Nature Reserve
Forests & woodlands · 1.2 km
Ufton
Villages · 1.7 km
Bascote Heath And Stoneythorpe War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.6 km
Chesterton
Towns & cities · 2.9 km
Peyto Gate
Memorials & monuments · 2.9 km
Harbury is a village in Warwickshire, located in the West Midlands, with a population of 2,420. Our guide lists several attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,420
- Administrative county
- Warwickshire
- Constituency
- Kenilworth and Southam
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Harbury
27 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Harbury →
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints — Grade I listed church in Stratford-on-Avon, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
2 and 3, Bull Street
2 and 3, Bull Street — Grade II listed pair of houses in Southam, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England, UK.
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Bascote Locks
Bascote Locks — architectural structure in Long Itchington, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England, UK.
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Bridge House and attached barn
Bridge House and attached barn — Grade II listed building in Southam, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England, UK.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Harbury Spoilbank
Harbury Spoilbank — nature reserve in Warwickshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · West Midlands
Harbury Spoilbank Nature Reserve
Harbury Spoilbank Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Stately homes · West Midlands
Ladbroke Hall
Ladbroke Hall — house in Ladbroke, Warwickshire, England, UK.
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Ufton Fields Nature Reserve
Ufton Fields Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
The Old Barn
The Old Barn — a historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Brown's Bridge
Brown's Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Windmills · West Midlands
Harbury Windmill
Harbury Windmill — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Harbury War Memorial
Harbury War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Bascote Heath And Stoneythorpe War Memorial
Bascote Heath And Stoneythorpe War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Dispensary Cottage
Dispensary Cottage — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Churchlands Farm
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📷 3Vineyards · West Midlands
Chapel Ascote
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Vineyards · West Midlands
Medieval settlement remains at Hodnell Manor
human settlement in Hodnell and Wills Pastures, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England, UK
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The Shakespeare Public House
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Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Harbury War Memorial
Harbury War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Churchlands Farm
Churchlands Farm — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 3Windmills · West Midlands
Harbury Windmill
Harbury Windmill — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Shakespeare Public House
The Shakespeare Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Forests & woodlands · West Midlands
Harbury Spoilbank Nature Reserve
Harbury Spoilbank Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Harbury
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Churchlands Farm
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📷 7Hotels · West Midlands
The Angel Hotel
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📷 6Hotels · West Midlands
The Regent Hotel
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📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Holt Farm Campsite
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📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Dog Lane Fishery and Lakeview Camping
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Shakespeare Public House
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The Black Dog Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Old Mint Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Bowling Green Public House
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📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Stag at Offchurch
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Plough And Harrow Public House
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Flagship📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Harbury?
- Harbury is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV33), in the parish of Harbury.
- What is Harbury?
- Harbury — village in Warwickshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Harbury?
- The nearest railway station is Leamington Spa, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV33.
- Is Harbury a protected site?
- Yes — Harbury is part of the Harbury Railway Cutting SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Harbury free to visit?
- Yes, Harbury is free to enter.
- How do I get to Harbury?
- The nearest railway station is Leamington Spa, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV33.