Wellesbourne is both a tranquil rural village and a bustling commuter town. It’s a friendly community surrounded by smaller villages and countryside, yet well connected to Stratford-upon-Avon, Leamington Spa and Warwick – all being only a 15 minute drive away. The M40 and nearby railway stations ensure Coventry, Birmingham and London are easily commutable, making it a highly sought after location.
Wellesbourne originally was divided into two separate villages of Wellesbourne Mountford and Wellesbourne Hastings divided by the River Dene and joined together in 1947 to form the village of Wellesbourne.
It offers a wonderful mix of modern, traditional and character properties and is an ideal destination for families and individuals seeking a peaceful transition from bustling city life to a more easy-going village lifestyle (but still having the local amenities and transport connections).
Peter Clarke estate agents are proud to share with you, valuable insights about our local communities. Here’s five reasons why Wellesbourne should be on your radar if you’re considering a move or know someone who is.
1 – Shopping and facilities
You’ll discover shops like Wests Bakery www.westsbakery.com (a family business that has passed through 4 generations, spanning over 100 years), butchers, hairdressers, barbers, photography studio, hardware, florist, a pet shop, clothing and charity shops. For your daily essentials, there’s two supermarkets, two corner stores, post office and petrol station.
Hastings House Medical Centre is the main doctor’s surgery in the village and Langman’s Dental serves as a local dentist. Add in the essential services of a pharmacy, library, petrol station and village hall and you’ll see that Wellesbourne is the place to move to.
2 – Eating out and entertainment
In the village itself, Wellesbourne has several cafés, numerous takeaways and a couple of pubs if you fancy a pint with your meal.
Entertainment flourishes in the village as well. Live music events, broadcasting of major sporting events on TV, quiz nights and the like are hosted between The Kings Head and the Stags Head. They’re favourite gathering spots for locals.
For the sports enthusiasts, the village offers a wealth of options. The Wellesbourne Sports and Community Centre (www.wellesbournescc.uk), offers a fully equipped gym, various fitness classes, table tennis and a floodlit multi use games area including an all-weather pitch, tennis and netball hard courts.
There are a whole host of clubs and hobbies to take up (whatever you fancy). These include: gardening club, choral, aviation, flower arranging, bell ringing, bridge club, history group, girl guide rangers, scouts, – plenty of activities for everyone.
Keep an eye out for the annual summer and Christmas fayre, events that bring the community together for fun times.
If you would like something a bit more green-fingered and down to earth, we have our very own allotments. Somewhere to grow your very own fruits and veggies, a perfect Sunday afternoon planned outside. (www.wellesbourneallotments.co.uk)
The local village hall was originally built as the village school in 1863 and became the Village Hall when the new primary school was built in 1965. It is owned by Walton Estate and leased to the Parish Council. It can be hired out for events.
4 – Schools, pre-school, childcare
Schools in the local area are excellent with a wide variety of both private and state options. Wellesbourne Church of England primary school is highly rated and offers nursery and primary education.
If you’re considering a move to Wellesbourne and need a good school, go check out the link below and see for yourself what this wonderful little school could provide for your children. www.wellesbourneceprimary.co.uk
There are pre-school groups of Muddy Puddles Toddler Group, St Peter’s Little Angels 0s to 5s, St Peter’s Tiddlers and Tiny Tiddlers. Wellesbourne and District Childminders’ Association is also well placed to help you with local childcare.
5 – Countryside
If you’re keen to head outdoors then the country fields make significant inroads in the village itself, proving plenty of excellent walking trails. That said, there are also dedicated parks and sports fields throughout the village.
There are well mapped walking trails around Wellesbourne and the surrounding villages. These offer a safe and picturesque environment for strolls, jogging, and dog walking. One is alongside the River Dene, with it’s historic watermill to the south and Charlecote Park (National Trust) to the north.
You can explore these trails at your own pace, with online maps catering to all skill levels.
Considering a move to Wellesbourne ?
In summary, Wellesbourne is a village that blends history with modern amenities and a strong sense of community. If you’re considering a move to Wellesbourne, or know someone who is, we recommend exploring the countless reasons to call Wellesbourne home.
Being local to the area, if there is anything property-related I can help you with in Wellesbourne and the surrounding villages, please do get in touch on 01789 841 114, email: wellesbourne@peterclarke.co.uk
Kerry East (Branch Manager)
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