Welcome to Dunchurch

Dunchurch is a small village located in the county of Warwickshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of Rugby and has a population of around 2,000 people. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the 14th-century St. Peter's Church and the Dunchurch Hall Hotel, which was once a country house and is now a popular wedding venue.

One of the most notable events in Dunchurch's history is the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. The village was a key location in the plot, as it was where the conspirators planned to kidnap King James I's daughter, Princess Elizabeth, and install her as a Catholic monarch. However, the plot was foiled and the conspirators were executed. Today, visitors can learn more about the plot and its connection to Dunchurch at the village's Gunpowder Plot Museum.

Despite its small size, Dunchurch has a thriving community and a range of amenities, including a primary school, a post office, and several pubs and restaurants. The village is also surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. Overall, Dunchurch is a charming and historic village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of nearby towns and cities.

Local Schools

School	Details
Dunchurch Infant School Foundation School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mr Joss Andrews	School Street Dunchurch Rugby Warwickshire CV22 6PA 01788810292 School Website
Dunchurch Boughton C Of E Voluntary Aided Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Joss Andrews	Dew Close Dunchurch Rugby Warwickshire CV22 6NE 01788811028 School Website
Bilton Grange School Other Independent School Ages:3-14 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Jones	Dunchurch Rugby Warwickshire CV22 6QU 1788810217 School Website
Bilton C Of E Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Webb	Plantagenet Drive Bilton Rugby Warwickshire CV22 6LB 01788810675 School Website
Rugby High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Mark Grady	Longrood Road Rugby Warwickshire CV22 7RE 01788810518 School Website
Bawnmore Community Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Pamela Davey	Bawnmore Road Rugby Warwickshire CV22 6JS 01788810065 School Website
Bilton Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Harris	Magnet Lane Bilton Rugby Warwickshire CV22 7NH 01788811549 School Website
Crescent School Other Independent School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Joe Thackway	Bawnmore Road Bilton Rugby Warwickshire CV22 7QH 1788521595 School Website
Brooke School Academy Special Converter Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mrs Christine Hill	Overslade Lane Rugby Warwickshire CV22 6DY 1788812324 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 3.27 Miles

Long Buckby Station Road, Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, NN6 7QA 9.05 Miles

Coventry Station Square, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2GT 10.47 Miles

Leamington Spa Old Warwick Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 3NS 11.07 Miles

Coventry Arena Arena Park Shopping Centre, Classic Drive, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 6AS 11.34 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
J S Taxis 07966 287306 Norton Leys, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5RY 1.39 Miles
Dial A Cab 01788 570202 3 Bath St, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3JF 2.80 Miles
Fone-A-Car 01788 543333 6 Regent Pl, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2PN 2.85 Miles
Busy Cab 01788 575757 68 Bath St, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3JD 2.91 Miles
Skiline Taxi 07825 542987 116, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3JA 2.96 Miles
Call A Car 01788 540800 150 Railway Terrace, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3HN 2.99 Miles
Rugby Roamer Cars 01788 343434 155 Murray Rd, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3JR 2.99 Miles
Abc Taxis 07814 166738 153 Murray Rd, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3JR 2.99 Miles
Alpha Cars 07875 626881 6 Tom Brown St, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3JT 2.99 Miles
Aj Cars 01788 810098 5, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3HS 3.21 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dunchurch Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rugby Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northampton Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Toft No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halfway Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alwyn Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodlands Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Thurlaston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lime Tree Village Retirement Home No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norton Leys No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bawnmore Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shakespeare Gardens No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Orson Leys No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bilton Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Fir Tree Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dunchurch Surgery 01788 522448	Dunchurch Surgery Dunsmore Heath Dunchurch Rugby CV22 6AP
Bilton Green Surgery 01788 812949	Bilton Green Bilton Warwickshire CV22 7LY
Central Surgery 01788 524366	Central Surgery Corporation Street Rugby Warwickshire CV21 3SP
Westside Medical Centre 01788 544744	Westside M/C Hilton House Corporation Street Rugby CV21 2DN
Bennfield Surgery 01788 540860	Bennfield Surgery Hilton Hse,Corporation St Rugby Warwickshire CV21 2DN

Local Stores

Old Bilton
15-19 The Green
Old Bilton
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV22 7LY
01788 811774
Store Website
1.49 miles

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SPAR - Lutterworth
Lutterworth Ford
Leicester Road
Lutterworth
LE17 4NQ
01455 556888
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Onley Equine Vets
Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex Onley Grounds Farm Willoughby Rugby Warwickshire CV23 8AJ 01788 523000 equine@towcester-vets.co.uk Website 1.37 miles

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Bilton Veterinary Centre Ltd
259 Bilton Road Rugby Warwickshire CV22 7EQ 01788 812650 lindareece@biltonvets.co.uk Website 1.78 miles
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Rugby Vets4pets Ltd
213 Bilton Road Rugby Warwickshire CV22 7DY 01788 816 117 rugby@vets4pets.com Website 1.88 miles
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The Animal House Veterinary Surgery Ltd
3 Eastlands Court St Peters Road Rugby Warwickshire CV21 3QP 01788 575300 info@vetanimalhouse.net Website 2.99 miles
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Medivet Rugby Hillmortonrainsbrook Veterinary Group Ltd
83 High Street Rugby Warwickshire CV21 4HD 01788 542221 rugby.hillmorton@medivet.co.uk Website 3.44 miles
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Rugby Central Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 1, Technology Drive Retail Park Rugby Warwickshire CV21 1RW 01788 545970 rugbycentral@vets4pets.com 3.53 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 1.33 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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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 7.07 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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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 7.23 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 7.39 miles Address: Coombe Abbey Park Brinklow Road Binley Coventry Cv3 2Ab Parking: Paid Parking Available

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Daventry Country Park
Daventry Country Park Daventry Lancashire NN11 2JB 7.45 miles

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Ufton Fields Nature Reserve
This 100 Acre Site, Managed In Partnership With Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, Is A Wildlife Haven With All-Weather Footpaths Providing Access To Varied Habitats In Every Season. The Site Is Noted For Its Abundance Of Butterflies, Dragonflies, Wild Flowers And Birds. Ufton Fields Leamington SPA CV33 9.03 miles

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