English Heritage sites near Whatcote Parish

Rollright Stones

ROLLRIGHT STONES

9 miles from Whatcote Parish

Traditionally a monarch and his courtiers petrified by a witch, the Rollright Stones consist of three groups: the King's Men stone circle; the Whispering Knights burial chamber; and the single King Stone. They span nearly 2,000 years of Neolithic and Bronze Age development.

Deddington Castle

DEDDINGTON CASTLE

13 miles from Whatcote Parish

Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.

Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden

KENILWORTH CASTLE AND ELIZABETHAN GARDEN

17 miles from Whatcote Parish

Once home to Robert Dudley, the great love of Queen Elizabeth I. Today you can walk in the beautifully recreated Elizabethan garden and marvel at the mighty Norman keep.

Hailes Abbey

HAILES ABBEY

18 miles from Whatcote Parish

Founded by the Earl of Cornwall in thanks for surviving a shipwreck. It housed a renowned relic, ‘the Holy Blood of Hailes’: allegedly a phial of Christ’s blood. Great picnic spot. Audio tours.

North Leigh Roman Villa

NORTH LEIGH ROMAN VILLA

19 miles from Whatcote Parish

The remains of a large, well built Roman courtyard villa. The most important feature is a nearly complete mosaic tile floor, patterned in reds and browns.

Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote

MINSTER LOVELL HALL AND DOVECOTE

21 miles from Whatcote Parish

The extensive and picturesque ruins of a 15th century riverside manor house, including a fine hall, south-west tower, and complete dovecote nearby. The home of Richard III's henchman Lord Lovell.


Churches in Whatcote Parish

Whatcote - St. Peter

Pubs in Whatcote Parish

Royal Oak

Whatcote rd, Whatcote, CV36 5EF
(01295) 688100
theroyaloakwhatcote.co.uk/

An ancient stone-built pub in the middle of the village, it dates back to 1168 and was originally built to house masons building the church. The extensive inglenook contains rungs leading to a hideaway. Patronised by Cromwell's officers aft...