Museums · West Midlands
Henley-in-Arden
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Henley-in-Arden (also known as simply Henley) is a market town and civil parish in the Stratford-on-Avon District in Warwickshire, England. The town takes its last name from the former Forest of Arden
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Henley-in-Arden · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Henley-in-Arden museum, the nearest railway station is Henley-in-Arden, located 0.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is B95 5BS. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Henley-in-Arden (also known as simply Henley) is a market town and civil parish in the Stratford-on-Avon District in Warwickshire, England. The town takes its last name from the former Forest of Arden. Henley is known for its variety of historic buildings, some of which date back to medieval times, and its wide variety of preserved architectural styles. The one-mile-long (1.6 km) High Street is a conservation area. In 2021 the population of the civil parish of Henley-in-Arden was recorded as 1,828. The population of its urban area, which includes adjoining Beaudesert, was exactly 3,000.
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Official information
The Henley-in-Arden Museum & Heritage Centre showcases the history of the town from the Norman Conquest to the present day. Visitors can explore various exhibits, including items from the Guildhall and historical records. The Centre is run by volunteers and offers guided visits for groups.
From the Wikipedia article
Henley-in-Arden (also known as simply Henley) is a market town and civil parish in the Stratford-on-Avon District in Warwickshire, England. The town takes its last name from the former Forest of Arden. Henley is known for its variety of historic buildings, some of which date back to medieval times, and its wide variety of preserved architectural styles. The one-mile-long (1.6 km) High Street is a conservation area. In 2021 the population of the civil parish of Henley-in-Arden was recorded as 1,828. The population of its urban area, which includes adjoining Beaudesert, was exactly 3,000.
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Background
History
Henley-in-Arden is not listed in the Domesday Book and may not have existed until the 12th century. The first record of the town is in a legal instrument drawn during the reign of Henry II. ] In the 11th century, a Thurstan de Montfort constructed Beaudesert Castle, a motte and bailey castle, on the hill above Beaudesert. In 1140, the Empress Matilda granted the right to hold a market at the castle in 1141 and Henley soon became a prosperous market town, conveniently located on the busy Birmingham-to-Stratford road. In 1220 in the reign of Henry III, the lord of the manor, Peter de Montfort, procured the grant of a weekly Monday market and an annual fair to last two days, for the town. The…
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- Coordinates
- 52.2910, -1.7780
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Parish
- Henley-in-Arden
- Postcode
- B95 5BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Phone
- +44 1564 795919
- Nearest railway station
- Henley-in-Arden — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Friday 10.30am to 4.30pm; Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays 2.30pm to 4.30pm; closed Mondays except on Bank Holidays
- Official site
- www.heritagehenley.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Henley-in-Arden (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Henley-in-Arden?
- Henley-in-Arden is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B95 5BS), in the parish of Henley-in-Arden.
- What is Henley-in-Arden?
- Henley-in-Arden (also known as simply Henley) is a market town and civil parish in the Stratford-on-Avon District in Warwickshire, England. The town takes its last name from the former Forest of Arden
- How do I get to Henley-in-Arden?
- The nearest railway station is Henley-in-Arden, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode B95 5BS.
- How do I get to Henley-in-Arden?
- The nearest railway station is Henley-in-Arden, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B95 5BS.