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.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 9.4°C

Feels Like: 5°C

Wind: 26.8 MPH

Wind Dir: S

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

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

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

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bretford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meadow Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Lawford Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kings Newnham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brinklow Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Brandon Rugby Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coventry Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hill Farm Brandon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wolston Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
North End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor Court Estate Wolston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ferndale Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodlands Road Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Binley Woods Ex Po Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Lawford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

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

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
6.0 miles

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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 4.00 miles
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For out of hours emergencies phone 01788 812650 to speak to our on call vet
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For out of hours emergencies phone 01788 812650 to speak to our on call vet
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For out of hours emergencies phone 01788 812650 to speak to our on call vet

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 Website 4.58 miles
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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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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.5°C	-2.8°C	-3.5°C	-3.6°C	-4.3°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.7°C	3.6°C	1.5°C	0°C	-0.8°C
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Feels Like	-5.4°C	-5.8°C	-6.3°C	-6.6°C	-5.4°C	-2.2°C	2.5°C	4.7°C	4.8°C	3.7°C	2.1°C	-1.9°C

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