Hotels near Kenilworth
Honiley Court Hotel
is around 6 miles from Kenilworth.
Kenilworth, Warwickshire
Kenilworth is a small and historic town in the heart of Warwickshire, situated 6
miles north of Warwick. Kenilworth is best known for Kenilworth Castle, a magnificent
stone mote and bailey fortress complete with Elizabethan Garden, although there
is plenty more to see in Kenilworth than just the castle, see below for details.
Kenilworth dates back to around 1140 and a settlement has existed at Kenilworth
since at least the time of the Domesday Book. Kenilworth has a wealth of shops,
hotels, restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs as well as public services, excellent
schools and wonderful green areas to explore. Kenilworth has good transport links
– the Birmingham International Airport, and M6, M42 and M40 motorways are within
10 miles of central Kenilworth. Popular attractions around Kenilworth include:
Kenilworth Castle
Kenilworth Castle is one of England's most spectacular castle ruins, and the magnificent
stone mote and bailey fortress is also the largest castle ruin in England. Founded
in the 1120s, Kenilworth Castle has been owned by numerous Kings, used as a prison
and been the setting for the longest siege in British history during its 900 year
history.
Read more about the:
Kenilworth Castle
Kenilworth High Street
Forming the east and north sides of Abbey Fields, Bridge Street and High Street
are home to numerous examples of fine listed buildings in excellent condition, and
makes for a great afternoon walk around.
Little Virginia
The quaint little hamlet of Little Virginia sits close to Kenilworth Castle, and
originally consisting of fifteen cottages which date from the 17th Century, were
used to house the masons & builders employed by Robert Dudley for works on the
Castle. These picturesque thatched cottages are well worth admiring before or after
your visit to Kenilworth Castle.
The Clock Tower
The clock stands at the head of Warwick Road by Abbey End, the modern part of the
town. The Clock Tower was presented to Kenilworth in 1906 by G.M. Turner as a memorial
to his late wife. A German bomb damaged the top of it in 1940 and also destruction
a nearby hotel with 28 deaths. A plaque nearby records those events, reading: "Near
this spot stood The Globe Hotel, destroyed by enemy action on the night of 21 November
1940, killing 28 people. Their known names are recorded on a table in the cemetery
chapel".
Stoneleigh Abbey
Stoneleigh Abbey is one of England's finest country house estates, a true gem hidden
away in the Warwickshire countryside beside the River Avon. Sitting amongst 690
acres of beautiful parkland, Stoneleigh Abbey is only a ten minute drive from the
M40 motorway and a short drive from the nearby towns of Coventry, Warwick, Stratford,
Kenilworth and Leamington.
Hotels Near Kenilworth...
Honiley Court Hotel
Honiley Court Hotel
Honiley
near Warwick
Warwickshire
CV8 1NP
Phone:
+44 (0)1926 484 234
Fax:
+44 (0)1926 484474
