Baxterley is a Village in the county of Warwickshire.
Baxterley is a village located in the North Warwickshire district of Warwickshire, England. It is situated about 4 miles northeast of Atherstone and has a population of around 500 people.
History
The name Baxterley is derived from the Old English words bæcce and ley, which means baker’s clearing. The village dates back to the Anglo-Saxon period and is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086.
During the 19th century, Baxterley was a centre for the ribbon weaving industry. Many of the village’s buildings date back to this period, including the Methodist Chapel, which was built in 1841.
Attractions
Baxterley has a number of attractions for visitors to enjoy, including:
- St John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 13th century and features a Norman font and a 14th-century tomb
- Baxterley Green, a picturesque village green surrounded by old cottages
- The Coventry Canal, which runs through the village and provides opportunities for boating and fishing
Local amenities
Baxterley has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub called The Dog & Doublet. The village is also home to several sports teams, including a cricket club and a football club.
Getting there
Baxterley is easily accessible by road, with the A5 and M42 motorway both located nearby. The nearest train station is in Atherstone, which is served by West Midlands Trains.
There are great places to visit near Baxterley including some great towns, villages, historic buildings, country parks, historic monuments, ancient sites, old mines, geological features, castles, ruins, bluebell woods, woodlands, lakes, hiking areas, airports, gardens and parks.
Atherstone, Nuneaton, Kenilworth, Rugby, Bedworth, Royal Leamington Spa, and Alcester are some of Baxterley best towns to visit near Baxterley.
Villages to visit near Baxterley include Baxterley, Burton Dassett, and Wellesbourne.
Historic Buildings to visit near Baxterley include Baxterley Village Church, Ragley Hall, and Charlecote Park.
The area around Baxterley boasts some of the best country parks including Hartshill Hayes Country Park, Draycote Water, and Burton Dassett Hills.
Places near Baxterley feature a number of interesting historic monuments including Hartshill Castle.
There are a number of ancient sites near to Baxterley including Hartshill Tumulus.
The area around Baxterley's best old mines can be found at Hartshill Diorite Pits.
Don't miss Hartshill Diorite Pits's geological features if visiting the area around Baxterley.
Baxterley has some unmissable castles nearby like Kenilworth Castle, and Warwick Castle.
The area close to Baxterley boasts some of the best ruins including Kenilworth Castle.
Places near Baxterley feature a number of interesting bluebell woods including Cawston Spinney and Cawston Fox Covert.
There are a several good woodlands in the Baxterley area like Cawston Spinney and Cawston Fox Covert, and Oversley Wood.
Draycote Water is one of Baxterley's best, nearby lakes to visit in Baxterley.
Don't miss Burton Dassett Hills's hiking areas if visiting the area around Baxterley.
Airports to visit near Baxterley include Coventry Airport.
There are a several good gardens in the area around Baxterley like Jephson Gardens.
Ragley Hall, and Charlecote Park are some of Baxterley best parks to visit near Baxterley.
Baxterley History
There are some historic monuments around Baxterley:
