Towns & cities · West Midlands
Wilmcote
Wilmcote — village in Warwickshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wilmcote · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Wilmcote, the nearest railway station is Wilmcote, located 0.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is CV37 9XJ, and entry to the town is free.
About
Wilmcote is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 1,013 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 1,112 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Warwickshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.2210°, -1.7620°.
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Summary from the official site
Wilmcote is a village in Warwickshire, notable for being the birthplace of Mary Arden, Shakespeare's mother, and home to Mary Arden's Farm. The village offers historical sites, including a church built in the 1840s, and scenic walks along the Stratford canal.
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From the Wikipedia article
Wilmcote is a village, and since 2004 a separate civil parish, in the English county of Warwickshire, about 3 miles (5 km) north of Stratford-upon-Avon. Prior to 2004, it was part of the same parish as Aston Cantlow, and the 2001 population for the whole area was 1,670, reducing to 1,229 at the 2011 Census. It has a church, a primary school, a village hall, a village club, one small hotel, a shop and a pub. Visitors are attracted to Mary Arden's Farm, the home of Shakespeare's mother.
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Background
History
Wilmcote, listed as Wilmecote in the Domesday Book, is part of the lands of Osbern fitzRichard, whose father was Richard Scrob, builder of Richard's Castle. The entry reads: "In Pathlow Hundred. Also from Osbern, Urso hold 3 hides in Wilmcote. Land for 4 ploughs. In lordship 2; 2 slaves; 2 villagers and 2 smallholders with 2 ploughs. Meadow, 24 acres. The value was 30s; now 60s;. Leofwin Doda held it freely before 1066." By 1205, according to Dugdale, it was held by Brito Camerarius, Chamberlain of Normandy and in that year was seized by King John, together with the other English lands of Normans for adhering to the King of France, Phillip II. In 1228 William de Wilmecote was claiming the…
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- Coordinates
- 52.2210, -1.7620
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Parish
- Wilmcote
- Postcode
- CV37 9XJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Population
- 1,112
- Nearest railway station
- Wilmcote — 0.5 km
- Official site
- wilmcoteparish.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q746002 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wilmcote (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Mary Ardens House -Wilmcote3.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Mason's Arms Public House
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
Mary Arden's Farm
Farms (open to visitors) · 0.1 km
Canal Bridge Number 61
Historic bridges · 1.4 km
Pathlow, Warwickshire
Museums · 1.4 km
Medieval settlement at Billesley Trussell
Vineyards · 2.0 km
All Saints Church, Billesley
Historic churches · 2.1 km
Billesley Manor Hotel
Hotels · 2.2 km
Draper Bridge, Stratford On Avon Canal
Historic bridges · 2.4 km
Withycombe Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.5 km
Stratford Armouries
Museums · 2.6 km
Langley Farm CAMC CL
Caravan parks · 2.6 km
Victoria Spa Lodge
Hotels · 2.8 km
Wilmcote is a village in Warwickshire, located in the West Midlands, with a population of 1,112. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,112
- Administrative county
- Warwickshire
- Constituency
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Wilmcote
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All Saints Church, Billesley
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📷 5Aqueducts · West Midlands
Edstone Aqueduct
Edstone Aqueduct — aqueduct in Wootton Wawen, Warwickshire, England, UK.
📷 3Canal locks · West Midlands
Lock Approximately 5 Metres North Of Lowsonford Bridge
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Lock Number 34
Lock Number 34 — lock in Claverdon, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England, UK.
📷 5Canals · West Midlands
Stratford-upon-Avon Canal
Stratford-upon-Avon Canal — canal in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Aqueducts · West Midlands
Wootton Wawen Aqueduct
Wootton Wawen Aqueduct — aqueduct in Wootton Wawen, Warwickshire, England, UK.
📷 3Aqueducts · West Midlands
Yarningale Aqueduct
Yarningale Aqueduct — aqueduct in Warwickshire, England, UK.
📷 3Farms (open to visitors) · West Midlands
Mary Arden's Farm
Mary Arden's Farm — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
Margaret's Well
Margaret's Well — a historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · West Midlands
Edstone Hall
Edstone Hall — a manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · West Midlands
Bearley Manor
Bearley Manor — a manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · West Midlands
Claverdon Manor
Claverdon Manor — a manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · West Midlands
Claverdon Hall
Claverdon Hall — a manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · West Midlands
Stratford Armouries
Stratford Armouries — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · West Midlands
Duke of Bedford's Castle
Duke of Bedford's Castle — scheduled monument-listed castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Lowsonford Bridge
Lowsonford Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Draper Bridge, Stratford On Avon Canal
Draper Bridge, Stratford On Avon Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Canal Bridge Number 44, South Stratford Canal
Canal Bridge Number 44, South Stratford Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Canal Bridge Number 45
Canal Bridge Number 45 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Canal Bridge Number 48
Canal Bridge Number 48 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Canal Bridge Number 49 Canal Bridge Number 49 Claverdon
Canal Bridge Number 49 Canal Bridge Number 49 Claverdon — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Canal Bridge Number 46
Canal Bridge Number 46 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Canal Bridge Number 50
Canal Bridge Number 50 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Canal Bridge Number 51
Canal Bridge Number 51 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Mason's Arms Public House
The Mason's Arms Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Farms (open to visitors) · West Midlands
Mary Arden's Farm
Mary Arden's Farm — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Canal Bridge Number 61
Canal Bridge Number 61 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · West Midlands
Pathlow, Warwickshire
Pathlow is a hamlet in the English county of Warwickshire. Pathlow lies to the east of the village of Wilmcote (where the population is included) some three miles north from Stratford-upon-Avon.
📷 5Vineyards · West Midlands
Medieval settlement at Billesley Trussell
Medieval settlement at Billesley Trussell — a UK vineyard in england west midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
All Saints Church, Billesley
All Saints Church, Billesley — church in Stratford-on-Avon, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Wilmcote
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · West Midlands
Billesley Manor Hotel
Billesley Manor Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Langley Farm CAMC CL
Langley Farm CAMC CL — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
Victoria Spa Lodge
Victoria Spa Lodge — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Island Meadow Caravan Park
Island Meadow Caravan Park — a campsite in england west midlands.
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Mason's Arms Public House
The Mason's Arms Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Lamplighter Public House
The Lamplighter Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Falcon
The Falcon — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 7Restaurants · West Midlands
Red Lion
Red Lion — a restaurant in england west midlands. Cuisine: british. Brand: Table Table.
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Flagship📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wilmcote?
- Wilmcote is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV37 9XJ), in the parish of Wilmcote.
- What is Wilmcote?
- Wilmcote — village in Warwickshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Wilmcote?
- The nearest railway station is Wilmcote, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV37 9XJ.
- Is Wilmcote free to visit?
- Yes, Wilmcote is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wilmcote?
- The nearest railway station is Wilmcote, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV37 9XJ.