Martin's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Attractions that are worth a look while you are here.
It might not look like much, but the ‘castle’ is a huge part of Baginton’s history - and the grounds are beautiful.
Bagots Castle
Church RoadIt might not look like much, but the ‘castle’ is a huge part of Baginton’s history - and the grounds are beautiful.
Fabulous old castle ruins and lovely grounds - with a couple of lovely pubs opposite, and walking distance to Kenilworth town centre and its shops, coffee shops, bars, and restaurants.
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Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
Castle RoadFabulous old castle ruins and lovely grounds - with a couple of lovely pubs opposite, and walking distance to Kenilworth town centre and its shops, coffee shops, bars, and restaurants.
Beautiful grounds and coffee shop & gift shop - a great place for traditional afternoon tea
Stoneleigh Park
Beautiful grounds and coffee shop & gift shop - a great place for traditional afternoon tea
One of the UK’s most famous cathedrals - a modern masterpiece
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Coventry Cathedral
Priory StreetOne of the UK’s most famous cathedrals - a modern masterpiece
The cathedral that was famously fire-bombed in the Second World War. It now stands as a symbol of peace and reconciliation - definitely worth a visit.
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Coventry Cathedral
Priory StreetThe cathedral that was famously fire-bombed in the Second World War. It now stands as a symbol of peace and reconciliation - definitely worth a visit.
Without doubt the most famous castle in England - loads of events throughout the year - a great day out.
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Warwick Castle
Without doubt the most famous castle in England - loads of events throughout the year - a great day out.
Super for a walk - particularly if you’ve brought your dog along.
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Draycote Water
Super for a walk - particularly if you’ve brought your dog along.
If you are after a little culture then pop into Coventry and enjoy the extensive artworks at the world remown Herbert Gallery
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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
Jordan WellIf you are after a little culture then pop into Coventry and enjoy the extensive artworks at the world remown Herbert Gallery
About a 20 minute drive away, this is a combination of unusual shops and a countryside expereince for children - well worth checking out to see if they have anything special going on while you are here
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Hatton Country World
Dark LaneAbout a 20 minute drive away, this is a combination of unusual shops and a countryside expereince for children - well worth checking out to see if they have anything special going on while you are here
This is literally up the hill, turn left at the mini roundabout and then is on your right. It is very cool if you like planes.
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Midland Air Museum
Rowley RoadThis is literally up the hill, turn left at the mini roundabout and then is on your right. It is very cool if you like planes.
A very nice place to get out and feel the ountryside without having to navigate any difficult terrain. Only a short drive away and fabulous to take the dog if you've brought a fury family member along.
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Ryton Pools Country Park
Ryton RdA very nice place to get out and feel the ountryside without having to navigate any difficult terrain. Only a short drive away and fabulous to take the dog if you've brought a fury family member along.
A beautiful National Trust Victorian Mansion and grounds. A great place to take a picnic on a nice day.
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Charlecote Park
A beautiful National Trust Victorian Mansion and grounds. A great place to take a picnic on a nice day.
Sometimes only an old fashioned market will scratch that retail itch! This is a little drive away but a great favourite for picking up bargains and grabbing a bite of British street food.
wellsbourne market
Sometimes only an old fashioned market will scratch that retail itch! This is a little drive away but a great favourite for picking up bargains and grabbing a bite of British street food.
If you like motor cars andmotoring hisory then this is a 'must do' while you are in the area
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Coventry Transport Museum
Hales StreetIf you like motor cars andmotoring hisory then this is a 'must do' while you are in the area
This is a proper tourist hot-spot and only a short drive away. Famously the birthplace of William Shakespeare, it also is fabulous on a warm day to take a row-boat out onto the river and just relax on the water as the world passes by.
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Stratford-upon-Avon
This is a proper tourist hot-spot and only a short drive away. Famously the birthplace of William Shakespeare, it also is fabulous on a warm day to take a row-boat out onto the river and just relax on the water as the world passes by.
If you like the theatre and you have the time, take in one of the productions at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford upon Avon. They are amazing.
RSC Gorvey Garden Theatre
WatersideIf you like the theatre and you have the time, take in one of the productions at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford upon Avon. They are amazing.
Not just any old market, but the only UK market to have produced and performed it's own musical! If you want a taste of the more genuinely local expereince then it is only a short drive to Coventry and car parking is easy.
Coventry Skydome
Croft RoadNot just any old market, but the only UK market to have produced and performed it's own musical! If you want a taste of the more genuinely local expereince then it is only a short drive to Coventry and car parking is easy.
Food scene
Great places to eat, drink, party, or simply relax and watch the world go by.
One of the 2 village public houses. To get t this one turn left and walk up the hill through the centre of the village. It takes about ten minutes to get there.
The Oak
Coventry RoadOne of the 2 village public houses. To get t this one turn left and walk up the hill through the centre of the village. It takes about ten minutes to get there.
Old Mill Hotel
Mill HillVisit the Potting Shed for a proper English breakfast and enjoy the garden centre plants
Russells Garden Centre
Mill HillVisit the Potting Shed for a proper English breakfast and enjoy the garden centre plants
The second of our Garden Centres, this one is near the airport, has a sweet little cafe that’s worth a visit for lunch or just a cup of tea and cake.
Smith's Garden Centre
The second of our Garden Centres, this one is near the airport, has a sweet little cafe that’s worth a visit for lunch or just a cup of tea and cake.
Literally just outside the village as you get onto the A45 in the direction of Birmingham - a great place to pick up fresh food and sandwiches.
Marks & Spencer Stonebridge Coventry BP
Stonebridge HighwayLiterally just outside the village as you get onto the A45 in the direction of Birmingham - a great place to pick up fresh food and sandwiches.
Loads of bars and restaurants - the retail therapy is not too shabby either!
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Royal Leamington Spa
Loads of bars and restaurants - the retail therapy is not too shabby either!
If you need retail therapy and a fabulous selection of eating houses then Birmingham’s Bullring is a great choice.
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Bullring & Grand Central Birmingham
Moor StreetIf you need retail therapy and a fabulous selection of eating houses then Birmingham’s Bullring is a great choice.
If it's a Sports Bar you are after the try a visit to the Festival, it's just the other side of the pedestrian bridge that joins Baginton to Coventry
The Festival
Leaf LaneIf it's a Sports Bar you are after the try a visit to the Festival, it's just the other side of the pedestrian bridge that joins Baginton to Coventry
If it's a steak restaurant you are after then we have a local Miller and Carter. It is just outside the village on the A45 roundabout, opposite the M&S garage.
Miller & Carter Coventry
Kenpas HighwayIf it's a steak restaurant you are after then we have a local Miller and Carter. It is just outside the village on the A45 roundabout, opposite the M&S garage.
People drive for miles for this hearty Chinese take away that’s conveniently opposite the village shop. Try the sweet and sour prawn balls!”
The Hong Kong House
People drive for miles for this hearty Chinese take away that’s conveniently opposite the village shop. Try the sweet and sour prawn balls!”
Our Village
Baginton Village Hall
Frances RoadBaginton is an historic village, well worth exploring