Welcome to Ardens Grafton

Ardens Grafton is a small village located in the county of Warwickshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Arrow and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. The village is known for its picturesque cottages, historic buildings, and charming atmosphere.

One of the most notable landmarks in Ardens Grafton is the St. Thomas of Canterbury Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a beautiful example of Norman architecture. The church has a rich history and is home to many interesting artifacts, including a 14th-century font and a 17th-century pulpit. The church is also known for its beautiful stained glass windows, which were installed in the 19th century.

Ardens Grafton is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to many walking trails and cycling routes. The village is also home to several quaint pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy a traditional English meal and a pint of ale. Overall, Ardens Grafton is a charming village that is steeped in history and is a must-visit destination for anyone who is looking to experience the beauty of rural England.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School	Details
Temple Grafton Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mary Gray	Temple Grafton Church Bank Alcester Warwickshire B49 6NU 1789772384 School Website
Bidford On Avon C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Simms	Bramley Way Bidford-On-Avon Alcester Warwickshire B50 4QG 01789773201 School Website
Tudor Grange Primary Academy Haselor Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gail Duxbury	Haselor Alcester Warwickshire B49 6LU 01789488211 School Website
Welford On Avon Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Leeman	Headland Road Welford-On-Avon Stratford Upon Avon Warwickshire CV37 8ER 01789750214 School Website
Alcester Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Mellors	Gerard Road Alcester Warwickshire B49 6QQ 01789762285 School Website
St Benedict's Catholic High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Luke Payton	Kinwarton Road Alcester Warwickshire B49 6PX 1789762888 School Website
Alcester Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Rachel Thorpe	Birmingham Road Alcester Warwickshire B49 5ED 01789762494 School Website
St Nicholas C Of E Primary Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Laura Newell	St Faith's Road Alcester Warwickshire B49 6AG 01789762578 School Website
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Mcnally	St Faith's Road Alcester Warwickshire B49 6AG 1789762555 School Website
Dunnington C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Fiona Templeton	Dunnington Alcester Warwickshire B49 5NT 01789772200 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wilmcote Station Road, Wilmcote, Warwickshire, CV37 9UP 4.00 Miles

Stratford-Upon-Avon Parkway Bishopton Lane, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9QY 4.43 Miles

Stratford-Upon-Avon Station Road, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6PL 4.96 Miles

Bearley Station Approach, Off Birmingham Road, Bearley, Warwickshire, CV37 0EU 5.36 Miles

Wootton Wawen Wawensmere Road, Wootton Wawen, Warwickshire, B95 6BJ 5.85 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Conway Cars Service 01789 762828 2 Ten Acres, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6PY 2.58 Miles
Merv's Taxis 01789 764981 40 Vallet Av, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6AU 2.81 Miles
007 Stratford Taxis Ltd 01789 414007 Unit 9, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9RE 3.71 Miles
Avon Executive Group 01789 414055 Packhorse Road, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9AQ 3.76 Miles
1St Choice Taxis 01789 414011 10 Gifford Walk, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9LN 4.17 Miles
Abc Stratford Cabs 01789 299900 221 Drayton Av, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9LD 4.21 Miles
Airport Taxis 01789 299900 221 Drayton Av, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9LD 4.21 Miles
Directline Taxis 01789 414005 Holly Walk, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9LR 4.35 Miles
Ace Taxis 01789 414011 Payton Street, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9DN 4.60 Miles
Platinum Cars 01789 264626 The Mansley Centre., Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9NQ 4.61 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ardens Grafton Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Golden Cross Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:10:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Temple Grafton Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Hilltop Collection Today available until:09:30 Weekday Last Collection:10:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Exhall Collection Today available until:09:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Cranhill Collection Today available until:10:15 Weekday Last Collection:10:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Wixford Lodge Farm Collection Today available until:07:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:15
The Blue Boar Collection Today available until:09:30 Weekday Last Collection:10:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Grafton Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waterloo Rd Collection Today available until:08:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Churchfield Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broom Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broom Postoffice Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Wixford Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Binton Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bidford Health Centre 01789 773372	Bidford Health Centre Stratford Road Bidford On Avon Warwickshire B50 4LX
Alcester Health Centre 01789 763060	Fields Park Drive Alcester Warwickshire B49 6QR
The Arrow Surgery 01789 763293	The Arrow Surgery Fields Park Drive Alcester Warwickshire B49 6QR
Rother House Medical Centre 01789 269386	Rother House Medical Ctr. Alcester Road Stratford-Upon-Avon Warwickshire CV37 6PP
Stratford Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Lomas Suite - Building One Stratford On Avon General Hospital Arden Street Stratford-Upon-Avon CV37 6NX

Local Stores

Stratford-Upon-Avon Wordsworth Ave
Wordsworth Avenue
Trinity Meads
Stratford-Upon-Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 7BN
01789 295815
Store Website
6.09 miles

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SPAR - Oversley Green
Bridge End Service Station
Oversley Green
Alcester
B49 6PQ
01789 400307
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Severn Veterinary Centre
1 Cross Road Alcester Warwickshire B49 5EX 01789 764455 alcester@severnvets.co.uk Website 2.68 miles
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The Ark Vet Practice
352 Birmingham Road Stratford-Upon-Avon Warwickshire CV37 0RE 01789 261471 admin@arkvetpractice.co.uk Website 4.88 miles
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Vets4pets Stratford
Inside Pets At Home, Unit 2 Maybrook Retail Park Stratford Upon Avon Warwickshire CV37 0BT 01789290230 stratford@vets4pets.com Website 5.09 miles
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Companion Care (Stratford-Upon-Avon) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit C Maybird Shopping Park Birmingham Road Stratford Upon Avon Warwickshire CV37 0HZ 01789 290 230 stratforduponavon@companioncare.co.uk Website 5.22 miles
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Mcgettigan'S Ltd
Lissadell 106 The Ridgeway Astwood Bank Redditch Worcestershire B96 6NA 01527 893016 smcgettigan@btconnect.com 5.66 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Avonvale Veterinary Centres
5 The Rosebird Centre Shipston Road Stratford-Upon-Avon Warwickshire CV37 8LU 01789 561010 stratford@avonvets.co.uk Website 5.71 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Oversley Woods Alcester
Heading From Stratford Upon Avon To Alcester Turn Right To Oversley Green And Wood Is Signposted About 1/3 Mile To The Left. Its Forestry Comission Maintained And A Haven For Wildlife- And Dogs! Love It At All Times Of Year- Spring With The Bluebells And Winter With Snow, Especially. Lots Of Different Routes And Terrains. Takes About 1.5 Hours If You Do The Outer Circuit. Its Never That Busy But You May See The Odd Dog, Walker, Jogger Or Cyclist. A46 1.46 miles Off A46 Between Stratford And Alcester

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Bidford On Avon
Easy Walk Along The River, Plenty Of Spots To Stop For Picnics And There's A Good Fish &Amp; Chip Shop In Town. Lots Of Doggie Friends To Play With And Ducks To Chase. Maximum Of About An Hour To Walk Along River And Back. Honeybourne Rd Bidford-On-Avon 1.94 miles

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Stratford Greenway
This Walk Follows An Old Railway Line And Rather Appropriately Has A Cafe At The Milcote Picnic Site (In Between Welford On Avon And Clifford Chambers) Which Is A Converted Railway Carriage Where Dogs Always Receive A Warm Welcome From The Owner And His Two Dogs! It Is A Nice, Easy Flat Walk And You Can Walk Right Into Stratford Upon Avon. The Car Park Can Get Rather Full And The Route Is Very Popular With Cyclists So These Are Things Worth Bearing In Mind. Milcote Rd Stratford-Upon-Avon Lancashire CV37 8JW 3.86 miles

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River Meadow Dog Walking
5.34 miles

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Stratford Upon Avon Riverside Walk
Lovely Riverside Walk In The Beautiful Warwickshire Historic Market Town Of Stratford-Upon-Avon.Walk Alongside The River To Gordon Gray Lock, Then Turn Around And Return To The Centre Of Stratford-Upon-Avon. 44 Waterside Stratford-Upon-Avon Lancashire CV37 6BA 5.47 miles By Car: From M40 - Take The A46 West From J15 Of The M40 And Follow Directions Towards Stratford-Upon-Avon. Once In The Town, Follow Signs For Banbury And Cross The Bridge Foot (A3400) And Immediately Turn Right Onto Swan'S Nest. Parking: Paid Parking Is Widely Available At Both Swans Nest Car Park And The Recreation Ground Car Park. By Train: Stratford-Upon-Avon Station Is A 10 Minute Walk From This Location And Offers Connections To Birmingham, London And The Midlands/Chiltern Hills.

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Welcombe Hills Stratford
A Lovely Walk Over The Welcombe Hills Hills. Good Off Lead Walk. Lots Of Different Paths To Explore. Loads Of Other Dog Walkers Too. 223 Clopton Rd Stratford-Upon-Avon Lancashire CV37 6TF 5.56 miles

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Weather Forecast

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