Welcome to Bretford

Bretford is a small village located in the county of Warwickshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of Rugby and 10 miles west of Coventry. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community. Bretford is home to several notable landmarks, including the 12th-century St. Leonard's Church, which is a Grade I listed building. The church features a Norman doorway, a 14th-century font, and a 15th-century tower.

Bretford is also home to Bretford Hall, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 16th century. The hall was once the home of the Newdigate family, who were prominent landowners in the area. Today, the hall is used as a conference center and wedding venue. The village also has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub called The Royal Oak, which serves traditional English food and drinks.

Bretford is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village is located near several nature reserves, including Draycote Water and Brandon Marsh. These reserves offer a range of outdoor activities, such as birdwatching, fishing, and sailing. Overall, Bretford is a charming village that offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for visitors and residents alike.

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Local Schools

School Details
The Haven School Wolston
Other Independent Special School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Ms Anna Besley
The Stables At The Hall
Priory Hill
Wolston
Rugby
CV8 3HP
2476937389
School Website
Wolston St Margarets C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Michelle Clemons
Brookside
Main Street
Wolston
Coventry
Warwickshire
CV8 3HH
02476542212
School Website
Binley Woods Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Karen Sharp
Coombe Drive
Binley Woods
Coventry
Warwickshire
CV3 2QU
02476543754
School Website
Long Lawford Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Claire Stringer
Holbrook Road
Long Lawford
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV23 9AL
01788543332
School Website
Knightlow C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Jill Vavasour
Hill Crescent
Stretton-On-Dunsmore
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV23 9NF
02476543751
School Website
Clifford Bridge Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Madaleine Morgan
Coombe Park Road
Binley
Coventry
West Midlands
CV3 2PD
02476451720
School Website
Pearl Hyde Community Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Theresa O'hara
Dorchester Way
Clifford Park
Coventry
West Midlands
CV2 2NB
2476610165
School Website
St Bartholomews Church Of England Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Mina Sharma
Bredon Avenue
Coventry
West Midlands
CV3 2LP
02476458960
School Website
Provost Williams C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mr Sherrise Cullen
Sodens Avenue
Ryton-On-Dunsmore
Coventry
Warwickshire
CV8 3FF
02476302166
School Website
Cawston Grange Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms Kate Worthington
Scholars Drive
Cawston
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV22 7GU
01788816820
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rugby
Railway Terrace, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3LA
5.08 Miles
Coventry
Station Square, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2GT
6.14 Miles
Coventry Arena
Arena Park Shopping Centre, Classic Drive, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 6AS
6.38 Miles
Bedworth
Bulkington Road, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 8JG
7.44 Miles
Canley
Canley Road, Canley, West Midlands, CV5 6BH
7.45 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Seans Taxi
07783 227565
62 Parkfield Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1ET
3.66 Miles
Regency Cars (Coventry) Ltd
024 7645 8322
63 Brookvale Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 2DG
3.81 Miles
Bills Taxis
024 7630 4040
1 Kingsmead Mews, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 3NA
4.06 Miles
W W W Skylimohire Co Uk
07932 698646
Ansty Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 3FB
4.10 Miles
Sovereign Chauffeur Hire
024 7644 0380
177 Ansty Rd, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 3FJ
4.24 Miles
Fone-A-Car
01788 543333
6 Regent Pl, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2PN
4.71 Miles
Call A Car
01788 540800
150 Railway Terrace, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3HN
4.88 Miles
Skiline Taxi
07825 542987
116, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3JA
4.95 Miles
Busy Cab
01788 575757
68 Bath St, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3JD
4.96 Miles
Aj Cars
01788 810098
5, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3HS
4.97 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bretford
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Meadow Road
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Church Lawford Post Office
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Kings Newnham
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Brinklow Post Office
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Brandon Rugby Road
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Coventry Road
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Hill Farm Brandon
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Wolston Post Office
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North End
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Manor Court Estate Wolston
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Ferndale Road
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Woodlands Road
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Binley Woods Ex Po
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Little Lawford
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Wolston Surgery
024 76542192
The Surgery,School Street
Wolston
Coventry
West Midlands
CV8 3HG
Revel Surgery
01788 832994
The Surgery
Barr Lane, Brinklow
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV23 0LU
Brookside Surgery
02476 542525
Brookside Surgery
Stretton On Dunsmore
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV23 9NH
Dr Kenyon (Brandon Rd.)
2476453634
108 Brandon Road
Binley
Coventry
West Midlands
CV3 2JF
Bredon Avenue Surgery
024 76458777
Bredon Avenue Surgery
232 Bredon Avenue
Coventry
West Midlands
CV3 2FD
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Local Stores

Wolston
4-6 School Street
Wolston
Coventry
Warwickshire
CV8 3HF
02476 545933
Store Website
1.51 miles
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SPAR Hay Lane
SPAR
17/18 High Street & 1-3 Hay Lane
Coventry
CV1 5RF
02476 632170
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home
Hinckley Road
Walsgrave On Sowe
Coventry
West Midlands
CV2 2TW
02476 610 571
3.96 miles
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Bilton Veterinary Centre Ltd
259 Bilton Road
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV22 7EQ
01788 812650
lindareece@biltonvets.co.uk
Website
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Rugby Vets4pets Ltd
213 Bilton Road
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV22 7DY
01788 816 117
rugby@vets4pets.com
Website
4.04 miles
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Bell &Amp; Partners
2-4 Norton Hill Drive
Wyken
Coventry
West Midlands
CV2 3AS
02476 602564
ross@bellcov.fsnet.co.uk
Website
4.08 miles
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Melissa Packer Equine Veterinary Services Ltd
Farm Office
Hopsford Hall Farm
Whithybrook Lane, Shilton
Coventry
Warwickshire
CV7 9HY
07506 770938
mpackervet@gmail.com
Website
4.27 miles
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Medivet Binley
147 Binley Road
Coventry
West Midlands
CV3 1HX
02476451118
binley@medivet.co.uk
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Local Dog Walks

Coombe Abbey Country Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Coombe Abbey Country Park, In Binley, Warwickshire. Coombe Abbey Park Is Set In 500 Acres Of Grounds, With Woodland, Gardens, Trails, Wildlife And Flowers To Keep You Entertained.
CV3 2AB
2.22 miles

From The M6 Motorway, Exit At Junction 2. Follow Signs To M40 Warwick, Coventry. Join The A46 Dual Carriageway. At The First Roundabout, Take The Second Exit. Turn Right And Follow Signs To Coombe Park. Take The First Exit, Left, At The Next Roundabout. At The Traffic Lights, Turm Left Onto The B4027. The Entrance To The Park Is About One Mile On The Left.
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Coombe Abbey Country Park
Lancashire
2.43 miles

Address: Coombe Abbey Park Brinklow Road Binley Coventry Cv3 2Ab Parking: Paid Parking Available
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Ryton Pools Country Park
“The 100 Acres Of Ryton Pools Country Park Are Just Waiting To Be Explored. The Many Different Habitats Are Home To A Wide Range Of Birds And Other Wildlife. The Excellent Surfaced Paths Enable Easy Walking Around The Site, And Provide Access To An Adjoining Ancient Woodland, Ryton Wood (By Agreement With The Warwickshire Wildlife Trust).Come And Have A Picnic In The Peace And Quiet Of The Park, Or Enjoy Refreshments At The Visitor Centre. We Have A Walks And Events Programme Offering Activities Throughout The Year To Suit All Age Groups And Interests. Pick Up A Leaflet From The Visitor Centre.”
Ryton Rd
4.64 miles

Car Parking: - Up To 15 Minutes: Free, - 15 Minutes To 2 Hours: £3.00, - 2 To 4 Hours: £4.00, - 4+ Hours: £6.00 Per Car Correct Change Needed: £2, £1, 50P, 20P, 10P Coins.
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Draycote Water Country Park
Draycote Water Is A 650 Acre Reservoir Set High In The Rolling Warwickshire Countryside That Has A Tarmac Road Perfect For Walking, Running Or Cycling. There Is Also A Children’S Play Area, A Restaurant, Ice Cream Kiosk, Sailing Club And Fishery. There Is A Flat Five Mile Tarmac Pavement Around The Reservoir Which Is Ideal For A Leisurely Stroll. The 24 Acre Country Park Provides Plenty Of Space To Play Games And Enjoy The Outdoors. The Hensborough Hill Top Provides Spectacular Views And Is A Great Place For A Picnic. Your Furry Friend Can’T Be Walked Around The Reservoir We’Re Afraid, But The 24 Acre Country Park Allows For A Short Dog Walk.
Draycote Water
Kites Hardwick
Rugby
Warwickshire
Lancashire
CV23 8AB
5.18 miles

Car Parking Is Charged At £4 All Day Or £3 For 2 Hours. You Can Buy An Annual Parking Pass For £37, Or A Multisite Parking Permit For £60. Please Call 0330 6780 701 For Further Information. Draycote Water Has A Smooth Surfaced Path That'S Suitable For Pushchair And Wheelchair Access.
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War Memorial Park
The War Memorial Park Is Coventry's Premier Park And Attracts Around 400,000 Visitors From All Over The City And Beyond Every Year. Many Come To Enjoy A Casual Visit, While Others Come To Take Part In Some Of The Many Special Events That Take Place Throughout The Year. Roughly 48.5 Hectares In Size, The Park Is Made Up Of Two Areas, The Formal Garden With The War Memorial And The Sports Areas, With Playing Fields, Golf Course, Splash 'N' Play Park And Play Areas. There Is Also A 1.6 Mile Circular Footpath Around The Park.The War Memorial Park Is Now Listed As A Grade Ii Park By English Heritage And The War Memorial Itself Is Listed As Grade Ii * By English Heritage.
War Memorial Park
Kenilworth Road
Coventry
Lancashire
CV3 6PT
6.48 miles

Address: War Memorial Park Kenilworth Road Coventry Cv3 6Pt Parking: Kenilworth Road (Park And Ride) Leamington Road Coat Of Arms Bridge Road. By Bus: Via Kenilworth Road - 16, 49, 18A, 87, Park &Amp; Ride South, U17, X17. Via Warwick Road - 9, 9A, 49, 539.
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Kenilworth Road Woodlands
These Woodlands Run Alongside The Kenilworth Road From The Centre Of Coventry To Its Modern Boundary, Providing A Magnificent Entrance Into Our Historic City. The Beauty Of The Route Has Long Been Appreciated. 19Th Century Guidebooks Describe The Avenue Of Oaks And The View Of Coventry's Spires. Now Part Of A Conservation Area, Designated In 1968, The Woodlands Are Preserved For The Enjoyment Of Future Generations. The Woodlands Include Wainbody Wood, A Mixed Woodland Of 70 Acres And Stivichall Common, 45 Acres Of Deciduous Trees On Former Common Land. Connecting These Woods Is The Kenilworth Road Spinney - A Narrow Belt Of Trees Lining The Road On Both Sides For Nearly Two Miles.
3 Kenilworth Rd
Coventry
Lancashire
CV3 6PG
6.80 miles

By Car: Park At War Memorial Park, Or Park In Surrounding Residential Roads. By Bus: National Express West Midlands - Bus Number 18A. Stagecoach Midland Red - X15, X17, X18 From Pool Meadow To Kenilworth. Travel De Courcey Park And Ride South - Last Stop At The Memorial Park. Free Car Parking Is Provided In The Memorial Park.
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