Welcome to Welford on Avon

Welford-on-Avon is a picturesque village located in the county of Warwickshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Avon and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable landmarks in the village is the 12th-century church of St. Peter's, which is a Grade I listed building.

The village of Welford-on-Avon is a popular tourist destination, and there are many things to see and do in the area. The village is home to several pubs and restaurants, which serve traditional English food and drink. There are also several shops and boutiques selling local crafts and souvenirs. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many walking and cycling routes to explore. The nearby Cotswolds are also a popular destination for visitors to the area.

Welford-on-Avon is a vibrant and friendly community, and there are many events and festivals held throughout the year. The village hosts an annual summer fete, which is a popular event for locals and visitors alike. There are also regular music and theatre performances held in the village hall. The village is also home to several sports clubs, including a cricket club and a football club. Overall, Welford-on-Avon is a charming and welcoming village that offers something for everyone.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 4.1°C

Feels Like: 0.6°C

Wind: 9.4 MPH

Wind Dir: ESE

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Pebworth First School Community School Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mrs Linda Mcquone	Back Lane Pebworth Stratford Upon Avon Worcestershire CV37 8XA 01789720726 School Website
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
Tudor Grange Primary Academy Meon Vale Free Schools Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suki Powar	Bailey Avenue Meon Vale Stratford-Upon-Avon CV37 8QR 1789721060 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
Quinton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher David Skelcher	Lower Quinton Stratford Upon Avon Warwickshire CV37 8SA 01789720317
Shottery St Andrews C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Withers	Hathaway Lane Stratford Upon Avon Warwickshire CV37 9BL 01789551508 School Website
Stratford Girls Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Jacqueline Cornell	Shottery Manor Stratford Upon Avon Warwickshire CV37 9HA 01789293759 School Website
Cleeve Prior C Of E Controlled First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-10 Head Teacher Mr Philip Croke	Main Street Cleeve Prior Evesham Worcestershire WR11 8LG 01789772276 School Website
The Willows C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Herrero	The Willows North Stratford Upon Avon Warwickshire CV37 9QN 01789205811 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stratford-Upon-Avon Station Road, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6PL 4.02 Miles

Stratford-Upon-Avon Parkway Bishopton Lane, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9QY 4.05 Miles

Honeybourne Station Road, Honeybourne, Worcestershire, WR11 7GN 4.32 Miles

Wilmcote Station Road, Wilmcote, Warwickshire, CV37 9UP 4.70 Miles

Bearley Station Approach, Off Birmingham Road, Bearley, Warwickshire, CV37 0EU 6.35 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Avon Executive Group 01789 414055 Packhorse Road, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9AQ 3.34 Miles
Avon Limousines 01789 720351 2 The Firs, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 8TJ 3.51 Miles
Airport Radio Taxis 01789 267009 60 Shottery Rd, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9QQ 3.57 Miles
007 Stratford Taxis Ltd 01789 414007 Unit 9, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9RE 3.68 Miles
Airport Taxis 01789 299900 221 Drayton Av, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9LD 3.70 Miles
Abc Stratford Cabs 01789 299900 221 Drayton Av, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9LD 3.70 Miles
1St Choice Taxis 01789 414011 10 Gifford Walk, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9LN 3.71 Miles
Ace Taxis 01789 414011 Payton Street, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9DN 3.80 Miles
Richard's Taxi 07789 622199 2 Wilson Road, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9DY 3.81 Miles
Directline Taxis 01789 414005 Holly Walk, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9LR 3.83 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Barton Road Welford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maypole Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Welford Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Weston On Avon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dorsington Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Pebworth Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Long Marston P.O. Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Milcote Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Luddington Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Cranhill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:10:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
School End Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Binton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dodwell No More Collections Today 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
Meon Medical Centre 01789 720820	Meon Medical Centre Goose Lane, Lower Quinton Stratford-Upon-Avon Warwickshire CV37 8TA
Rother House Medical Centre 01789 269386	Rother House Medical Ctr. Alcester Road Stratford-Upon-Avon Warwickshire CV37 6PP
Bridge House Medical Centre 01789 292201	Bridge House Medical Ctr. Scholars Lane Stratford-Upon-Avon Warwickshire CV37 6HE
Rother House Branch Surgery	The Rosebird Centre Shipston Road Stratford-Upon-Avon Warwickshire CV37 8LU

Local Stores

Station Road - Honeybourne
Station Road
Honeybourne
Evesham
Worcestershire
WR11 7XR
01386 833123
Store Website
4.41 miles

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SPAR - Evesham Place Stores
2 Evesham Place
Stratford upon Avon
CV37 6HT
01789 264278
Store Website
3.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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 4.14 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 4.31 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 4.48 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 4.50 miles
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Riverside Veterinary Centre
Loxley Road Stratford-Upon-Avon Warwickshire CV37 7DP 01789 299455 info@riversidevetcentre.com Website 4.70 miles

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Severn Veterinary Centre
1 Cross Road Alcester Warwickshire B49 5EX 01789 764455 alcester@severnvets.co.uk Website 5.45 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.60 miles

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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 2.87 miles

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River Meadow Dog Walking
3.42 miles

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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 4.19 miles Off A46 Between Stratford And Alcester

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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 4.27 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 4.96 miles

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Weather Forecast

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