Museums · South West England
River Avon, Warwickshire
Also known as: Afon Avon (Swydd Warwick), An Abhainn, Warwickshire
In or near Ashchurch.
River Avon, Warwickshire — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Michael Dibb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury · 3.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
River Avon, Warwickshire is a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The River Avon in Warwickshire is a significant waterway in the West Midlands. It is known for its historical importance and picturesque landscapes, making it a key feature of the region's natural heritage. The river has influenced local culture and industry throughout its history.
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Background
History
The navigation works on the Avon were originally authorised by an Order in Council and letters patent of Charles I in 1635, which named William Sandys as the grantee, with powers to improve both this river and the River Teme. He had already bought a number of mills on the river, but there were few objections from millers at those he did not own, for he built pound locks with two sets of gates, to enable vessels to pass by without the large loss of water associated with flash locks. The only objections were from Sir William Russell, who owned Strensham mill, and whose grievance was about land purchase, rather than the navigation works. By 1641 it was reported that the river was navigable to…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.9964, -2.1634
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Tewkesbury
- Parish
- Tewkesbury
- Postcode
- GL20 5BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tewkesbury
- Nearest railway station
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury — 3.8 km
- Official site
- www.bewsgorvin.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: River Avon, Warwickshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is River Avon, Warwickshire?
- River Avon, Warwickshire is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL20 5BA), in the parish of Tewkesbury.
- What is River Avon, Warwickshire?
- River Avon, Warwickshire — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to River Avon, Warwickshire?
- The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL20 5BA.
- Is River Avon, Warwickshire a protected site?
- Yes — River Avon, Warwickshire is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to River Avon, Warwickshire?
- The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL20 5BA.