Fen End

Settlement in Warwickshire

England

Fen End

Balsall Common-Hobbe Cottage On Balsall Street. — Balsall Common-Hobbe Cottage Credit: Ian Rob

Fen End is a small rural village located in the county of Warwickshire, England. Situated approximately 10 miles southeast of Coventry, it falls within the Stratford-on-Avon district. The village is characterized by its tranquil, picturesque surroundings and is predominantly agricultural in nature.

With a population of just over 300 residents, Fen End offers a close-knit community atmosphere. The village is known for its charming cottages and traditional architecture, which add to its rustic appeal. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for countryside walks and outdoor activities.

Although small in size, Fen End benefits from a range of amenities. It boasts a village hall, a primary school, and a local pub, which serves as a social hub for residents. The village also benefits from excellent transport links, with easy access to nearby towns such as Kenilworth and Leamington Spa.

Fen End is steeped in history, with records of settlements in the area dating back to the medieval period. The village has managed to retain much of its historic charm, with several buildings of architectural significance still standing.

Overall, Fen End is a peaceful and idyllic village that offers a slower pace of life, making it an appealing destination for those seeking a rural retreat while still being within reach of larger towns and cities.

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Fen End Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.373006/-1.671673 or Grid Reference SP2275. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Balsall Common-Hobbe Cottage

On Balsall Street.

Ian Rob

HS2 construction near Balsall Common from the air

Looking along Station Road, the line of the HS2 works can be seen in the distance. Viewed from a Birmingham bound flight from Prague.

Thomas Nugent

Balsall Common from the air

The B4101 Balsall Street in the west side of Balsall Common is prominent. Viewed from a Birmingham bound flight from Prague.

Thomas Nugent

Balsall Common from the air

The B4101 Balsall Street East, on the south side of Balsall Common is prominent, as are the playing fields at Heart of England School and Berkswell Cricket Club. Viewed from a Birmingham bound flight from Prague.

Thomas Nugent

Balsall Common from the air

Heart of England School and Balsall Common Primary School are prominent, as is Berkswell Cricket Club and the A452 road. Viewed from a Birmingham bound flight from Prague.

Thomas Nugent

Wheat field near Pear Tree Farm

Farmland by the side of Meer End Road, but it is not generally easy to see it because of the foliage lining the road.

Bill Boaden

Berkswell & Balsall Rugby Club

The pitches are viewed outside the ground by the A4177.

Bill Boaden

Farm on Brees Lane

These farm buildings are just off Brees lane just north of the Prodrive proving ground which occupies the old Meer End airfield.

Nigel Mykura

Fen End

The small cluster of houses at Fen End were originally associated with the RAF station connected to the nearby airfield. There is now no military involvement and the airfield is an automotive proving ground belonging to Prodrive.

Nigel Mykura

Entrance to Prodrive.

This is the closely guarded entrance to the Prodrive proving ground which occupies the old Fen End airfield.

Nigel Mykura

Communications Mast

This mast is just off Oldfield Lane close to the entrance to the old Fen End airfield which is now the Prodrive automotive proving ground.

Nigel Mykura

Oldwych House Farm

This old red-brick farm is situated on a sharp bend in the road from Chadwick End to Fen End.

Nigel Mykura

Business Park Rosemary Court, Chadwick End

Just as I was taking this photo of a small business park on Old Green Lane, a stoat ran across the middle of the picture. It can just about be seen in front of the tree.

Nigel Mykura