Spring, The

Settlement in Warwickshire Warwick

England

Spring, The

Red Lane near Long Meadow Barn Farm Credit: Ian S

The Spring is a small village located in the county of Warwickshire, England. Situated near the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, it is known for its picturesque countryside and historical significance. The village is surrounded by lush green fields, rolling hills, and meandering streams, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and hikers.

One of the main attractions in The Spring is the Holy Trinity Church, a stunning medieval structure dating back to the 13th century. It is famous for being the final resting place of William Shakespeare, the renowned playwright and poet. Visitors can explore the church and marvel at its impressive architecture, as well as pay their respects to Shakespeare's tomb.

The village also offers a range of quaint cottages and bed and breakfast accommodations for tourists looking to enjoy a peaceful getaway. Traditional English pubs and tea rooms can be found throughout the village, offering a taste of local cuisine and hospitality.

The Spring is conveniently located near a number of other tourist attractions, including Warwick Castle, Kenilworth Castle, and the Cotswolds. Visitors can easily explore these nearby destinations and experience more of the region's rich history and natural beauty.

Overall, The Spring is a charming and tranquil village in Warwickshire, offering a blend of historical significance, natural beauty, and traditional English charm. It is a must-visit destination for those seeking to immerse themselves in the history and culture of the area.

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Spring, The Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.356171/-1.579293 or Grid Reference SP2873. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Red Lane near Long Meadow Barn Farm

Ian S

A452 Birmingham Road at Red Lane

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East on Kenilworth Greenway, Crackley

The Greenway, a County Council amenity, follows the route of the former Kenilworth-Berkswell railway line. Here it is crossed by and connected to a public footpath, a track at this point, between north Kenilworth and south Coventry.

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Making a deck, The Engine public house, Mill End, Kenilworth

In the later phase of the pandemic, pubs that had had to close invested in creating outdoor space so that they could safely serve socially-distanced patrons.

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Kenilworth Greenway turns south, Crackley, Kenilworth

The Greenway was created on a former railway line. The information board has accounts of the Kenilworth Sandstone, exposed here, and of the railway.

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Odibourne Allotments, Manor Road, Kenilworth

The allotments were open to the public for the Heritage Open Days 2021 and Edible England events; members of the Kenilworth Allotment Tenants' Association (KATA) can be seen welcoming visitors. The Odibourne site was established in 1919, when Kenilworth Urban District Council bought land from the estate of the deceased William Thomas Pears. The council had recently decided to build on the 'Noah's Ark' allotments nearby, but was obliged under the 1908 Smallholding & Allotments Act to provide sufficient land for local people who wanted plots for growing food. The site is owned today by Kenilworth Town Council, but has been managed since 1983 by KATA (information taken from a notice board on the site).

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Plot 58a, Odibourne Allotments, Kenilworth

These allotments, which to this city dweller appear impossibly idyllic, were open to the public for the Heritage Open Days 2021. Behind the idyll, of course, lies hard work and long term commitment, the challenge of group politics, the uncertainty of the weather and the threat, even here, of theft and vandalism. The Odibourne allotments were established in 1919.

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I'm in the Green Zone

A scarecrow, probably more decorative than functional, at the Odibourne allotments in Kenilworth, which were open to the public for the Heritage Open Days 2021.

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Apple Pressing at Odibourne Allotments, Kenilworth

The allotment site was open to the public as part of the Heritage Open Days 2021 and Edible England events.

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'My Shed, My Rules'

The sheds of the Odibourne Allotments, Kenilworth, are the subject of their own book, 'Odibourne Sheds: rural retreats in a Kenilworth allotment', by Peter James, published by the Bothy Press in 2020.

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The Rules: Water butt on Odibourne Allotments, Kenilworth

A water butt and rules governing its use, on the Odibourne Allotments, open to the public for the Heritage Open Days 2021 and Edible England events.

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Odibourne Allotments, Kenilworth, looking towards Lower Ladyes Hills

Not normally open to the public, the allotments were welcoming visitors for the day as part of the Heritage Open Days 2021 and Edible England events. A scarecrow in the form of a Tokyo Olympics mascot can be seen to the right of the picture.

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Bridge over the Finham Brook, Odibourne Allotments, Kenilworth

No doubt flooding is another hazard of allotment life here, but the stream must have enriched the fertility of the valley over the years. Not normally accessible to the public, the allotments were open as part of the Heritage Open Days 2021 and Edible England events.

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Lower Ladyes Hills, Kenilworth, seen from the entrance to the Odibourne Allotments

The allotments, which were established in the valley of the Finham Brook in 1919, were open to the public as part of the Heritage Open Days.

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Kenilworth Common

Once a heath used for grazing farm animals, the common was colonised by birch and oak trees once grazing stopped, and is now a wood with a few remnants of heathland. The land slopes down to the Finham Brook and is crossed by the Coventry to Leamington railway. The common is now a local nature reserve: see the website of the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust here Link