Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Famous Virgins and Castle
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The Famous Virgins and Castle — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kenilworth · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Famous Virgins and Castle is a historic pub in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap with a heritage tag. OpenStreetMap heritage rating: 2/5. Address: 7, High Street, Kenilworth, CV8 1LY. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Wikidata describes it as: "Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.". Coordinates: 52.3497°, -1.5814°.
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Place summary
The Famous Virgins and Castle is a pub located in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, in the West Midlands. It is known for its historical significance, situated near the ruins of Kenilworth Castle. The establishment offers a traditional pub experience in a region rich with heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3497, -1.5814
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Warwick
- Parish
- Kenilworth
- Postcode
- CV8 1LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kenilworth and Southam
- Phone
- +44 1926 853 737
- Nearest railway station
- Kenilworth — 1 km
Sources
- osm: w225266252 (ODbL)
- commons: Kenilworth Virgins & Castle.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Famous Virgins and Castle?
- The Famous Virgins and Castle is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV8 1LY), in the parish of Kenilworth.
- What is The Famous Virgins and Castle?
- The Famous Virgins and Castle — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
- How do I get to The Famous Virgins and Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kenilworth, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV8 1LY.
- Is The Famous Virgins and Castle free to visit?
- Yes, The Famous Virgins and Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Famous Virgins and Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kenilworth, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV8 1LY.