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Towns & cities · West Midlands

Thurlaston

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Thurlaston — village and civil parish in Warwickshire, United Kingdom.

Thurlaston, towns & cities in Warwickshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Rugby · 6.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Thurlaston in the West Midlands, the nearest railway station is Rugby, located 6.4 km away. The postcode for Thurlaston is CV22 6NR, and entry to the town is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Thurlaston is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 559 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 352 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Warwickshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.3300°, -1.3000°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Thurlaston is a village and civil parish in the Rugby district of Warwickshire, England. According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 352, increasing to 368 at the 2011 census, and again to 379 at the 2021 census.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

Description

Thurlaston was mentioned in the Domesday Book as Torlavestone. The village is located around 3.5 mi south-west of Rugby, and around 1 mi west of the larger village of Dunchurch. Immediately to the north of the village is the M45 motorway. There is only one dead end road into Thurlaston from the north, connecting the village with the B4429, via a bridge over the M45 motorway. Thurlaston overlooks the Draycote Water reservoir to the south, and is close to the county border with Northamptonshire, less than 2 miles to the east.

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Coordinates
52.3300, -1.3000
County
Warwickshire
District
Rugby
Parish
Dunchurch
Postcode
CV22 6NR
Parliamentary constituency
Kenilworth and Southam
Population
352
Nearest railway station
Rugby6.4 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Thurlaston is a village in Warwickshire, located in the West Midlands, with a population of 352. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population
352
Administrative county
Warwickshire
Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Things to see in Thurlaston

24 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Thurlaston

Oxford Canal at the Braunston Junction - geograph.org.uk - 4482170📷 3

Historic bridges · East Midlands

Oxford Canal Bridge Number 95

Oxford Canal Bridge Number 95 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Looking down Cleves Hill - geograph.org.uk - 4886638📷 5

Vineyards · East Midlands

Braunston Cleves or Fawcliff

Braunston Cleves or Fawcliff — a UK vineyard in england west midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Onley Equestrian Centre - geograph.org.uk - 7521169📷 5

Vineyards · East Midlands

Onley

Onley — a UK vineyard in england west midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Rugby-Johnson Avenue - geograph.org.uk - 525752📷 3

Cemeteries · West Midlands

Croop Hill Cemetery

Croop Hill Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Guy Fawkes House📷 3

Historic houses · West Midlands

Guy Fawkes House

Guy Fawkes House — house in Dunchurch, Warwickshire, England, UK.

👶
Lord Scott statue📷 3

Heritage railway stations · West Midlands

Lord Scott statue

Lord Scott statue — Public artwork (statue).

Free
Woolscott ManorFlagship📷 3

Stately homes · West Midlands

Woolscott Manor

Woolscott Manor — manor house in Grandborough, Rugby, Warwickshire, England, UK.

👶thegreatbritainguide.com
Bilton Church - geograph.org.uk - 6745360📷 4

Historic houses · West Midlands

Bilton Hall

Bilton Hall — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Grade I👶
Wolfhampcote - geograph.org.uk - 438189📷 3

Historic bridges · West Midlands

Oxford Canal,Canal Bridge No 97 At Sp5250 6549

Oxford Canal,Canal Bridge No 97 At Sp5250 6549 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
St Peter's church, Dunchurch - geograph.org.uk - 5322180📷 3

Memorials & monuments · West Midlands

Dunchurch and Thurlaston War Memorial

Dunchurch and Thurlaston War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Market cross in Dunchurch - geograph.org.uk - 3614205📷 3

Memorials & monuments · West Midlands

Dunchurch Bus Shelter/War Memorial

Dunchurch Bus Shelter/War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Dunchurch Post Office - geograph.org.uk - 6786410📷 5

Historic houses · West Midlands

Dunchurch-Winton Hall

Dunchurch-Winton Hall — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

👶
Bilton Green - geograph.org.uk - 6759323📷 5

Natural landmarks · West Midlands

The Crescent School, Bilton

The Crescent School, Bilton — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Looking west along the track to Whitehall Farm - geograph.org.uk - 1324483📷 5

Museums · West Midlands

Rains Brook

Rains Brook — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

👶
Bridleway to Kites Hardwick - geograph.org.uk - 6707405📷 5

Caravan parks · West Midlands

Manor Farm Caravan Site

Manor Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england west midlands.

Church of St Peter, Wolfhampcote - geograph.org.uk - 8310308📷 5

Vineyards · West Midlands

Medieval settlement at Wolfhampcote

Medieval settlement at Wolfhampcote — a UK vineyard in england west midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

The Rose Inn, Willoughby - geograph.org.uk - 2132579📷 5

Villages · West Midlands

Willoughby

Willoughby — a village in england west midlands.

Main Street, Thurlaston - geograph.org.uk - 6699127📷 5

Villages · West Midlands

Thurlaston

Thurlaston — a village in england west midlands.

Addison Road, Bilton - geograph.org.uk - 5628063📷 5

Villages · West Midlands

New Bilton

New Bilton — a village in england west midlands.

King George's Field heraldic panel - geograph.org.uk - 6758589📷 5

Villages · West Midlands

Long Lawford

Long Lawford — a village in england west midlands.

The Shoulder of Mutton, Grandborough - geograph.org.uk - 3003201📷 5

Villages · West Midlands

Grandborough

Grandborough — a village in england west midlands.

Jubilee flags at Dunchurch - geograph.org.uk - 7193426📷 5

Villages · West Midlands

Dunchurch

Dunchurch — a village in england west midlands.

Hensborough Hill Trig Point - geograph.org.uk - 8283203📷 5

Mountains & hills · West Midlands

Hensborough Hill

Hensborough Hill — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 113 m.

🐕
The Rose Inn, Willoughby - geograph.org.uk - 2132579📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Rose Public House

The Rose Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

Nearby

Dunchurch Post Office - geograph.org.uk - 6786410📷 5

Historic houses · West Midlands

Dunchurch-Winton Hall

Dunchurch-Winton Hall — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

👶
Jubilee flags at Dunchurch - geograph.org.uk - 7193426📷 5

Villages · West Midlands

Dunchurch

Dunchurch — a village in england west midlands.

Market cross in Dunchurch - geograph.org.uk - 3614205📷 3

Memorials & monuments · West Midlands

Dunchurch Bus Shelter/War Memorial

Dunchurch Bus Shelter/War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Lord Scott statue📷 3

Heritage railway stations · West Midlands

Lord Scott statue

Lord Scott statue — Public artwork (statue).

Free
Guy Fawkes House📷 3

Historic houses · West Midlands

Guy Fawkes House

Guy Fawkes House — house in Dunchurch, Warwickshire, England, UK.

👶
St Peter's church, Dunchurch - geograph.org.uk - 5322180📷 3

Memorials & monuments · West Midlands

Dunchurch and Thurlaston War Memorial

Dunchurch and Thurlaston War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Where to eat & stay near Thurlaston

Places to stay

Bridleway to Kites Hardwick - geograph.org.uk - 6707405📷 5

Caravan parks · West Midlands

Manor Farm Caravan Site

Manor Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england west midlands.

Rugby - The Wheeltapper - geograph.org.uk - 3835104📷 7

Hotels · West Midlands

The Carlton

The Carlton — a hotel in england west midlands.

thecarltonrugby.co.uk
Brownsover Hall Hotel - Bridge over Brownsover Arm - geograph.org.uk - 6856062📷 5

Hotels · West Midlands

Brownsover Hall Hotel

Brownsover Hall Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.

Freebrownsoverhall.co.uk
Napton Junction - geograph.org.uk - 2121034📷 5

Campsites · West Midlands

Wigrams

Wigrams — a campsite in england west midlands.

Freewigrams.net
Road sign south of Napton - geograph.org.uk - 1261243📷 5

Campsites · West Midlands

Dog Lane Fishery and Lakeview Camping

Dog Lane Fishery and Lakeview Camping — a campsite in england west midlands.

Telephone Exchange, Catthorpe - geograph.org.uk - 3636139📷 5

Hostels · East Midlands

Baltic Lodge

Baltic Lodge — a hostel in england west midlands.

Places to eat & drink

The Rose Inn, Willoughby - geograph.org.uk - 2132579📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Rose Public House

The Rose Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

Rugby-Chapel Street - geograph.org.uk - 3639853📷 7

Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Australian Arms Public House

The Australian Arms Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

Duck and swan food on the Oxford Canal - geograph.org.uk - 8138710📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Folly

The Folly in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

Southam Fire Station - geograph.org.uk - 6994019📷 7

Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Bowling Green Public House

The Bowling Green Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

Shops on Southam High Street - geograph.org.uk - 6994018📷 7

Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Old Mint Public House

The Old Mint Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

St. James' Church, Southam - geograph.org.uk - 6755927📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Black Dog Public House

The Black Dog Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Thurlaston?
Thurlaston is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV22 6NR), in the parish of Dunchurch.
What is Thurlaston?
Thurlaston — village and civil parish in Warwickshire, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Thurlaston?
The nearest railway station is Rugby, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV22 6NR.
Is Thurlaston free to visit?
Yes, Thurlaston is free to enter.
How do I get to Thurlaston?
The nearest railway station is Rugby, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV22 6NR.