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About CHARLECOTE PARK
Charlecote Park is a grand 16th-century country house, surrounded by its own deer park, on the banks of the River Avon in Charlecote near Wellesbourne, about 4 miles (6 km) east of Stratford-upon-Avon and 5. 5 miles (9 km) south of Warwick in Warwickshire, England. It has been administered by the National Trust since 1946.
Read more on Wikipedia →Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦63+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Grey Heron
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- ☕Wood Yard Cafe — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦63+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Grey Heron
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- ☕Wood Yard Cafe — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Picnic day out
Very strong match
picnic area, café, toilets
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Grey Heron, Mallard +60 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Grey Heron, Mallard +60 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Foraging
Strong match
Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants
Family friendly
Strong match
café, toilets, picnic area
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km
approximate route of Charles II's escape
Shakespeare's Avon WayWalking route142 km
From the source at Naseby, Northamptonshire to the Severn at Tewkesbury
Parkland Walk, Charlecote ParkWalking route1.8 km
A circular stroll along mown grassy paths. Flat enough for big-wheeled buggies in dry conditions. We recommend sturdy footwear throughout the year.
🚴Cycling
11 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 41Cycling route
Warwick-Leamington-WellesbourneCycling route
Main RouteCycling route76 m
Main RouteCycling route725 m
Main RouteCycling route511 m
Main RouteCycling route9.2 km
🚵Mountain biking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Compton Verney mountain bike routeMountain bike route
🐴Horse riding
1 public path nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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