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.
Don't miss Atherstone, Nuneaton, Kenilworth, Rugby, Bedworth, Royal Leamington Spa, and Alcester's towns if visiting the area around Baxterley.
Don't miss Baxterley, Burton Dassett, and Wellesbourne's villages if visiting the area around Baxterley.
Baxterley's best nearby historic buildings can be found at Baxterley Village Church, Ragley Hall, and Charlecote Park.
Hartshill Hayes Country Park, Draycote Water, and Burton Dassett Hills are some of Baxterley best country parks to visit near Baxterley.
The area close to Baxterley boasts some of the best historic monuments including Hartshill Castle.
There are a number of ancient sites near to Baxterley including Hartshill Tumulus.
Old Mines to visit near Baxterley include Hartshill Diorite Pits.
Baxterley is near some unmissable geological features like Hartshill Diorite Pits,
There are a several good castles in the Baxterley area like Kenilworth Castle, and Warwick Castle.
Places near Baxterley feature a number of interesting ruins including Kenilworth Castle.
The area around Baxterley's best bluebell woods can be found at Cawston Spinney and Cawston Fox Covert.
Woodlands to visit near Baxterley include Cawston Spinney and Cawston Fox Covert, and Oversley Wood.
There are a number of lakes near to Baxterley including Draycote Water.
Don't miss Burton Dassett Hills's hiking areas if visiting the area around Baxterley.
Coventry Airport is a great place to visit close to Baxterley if you like airports.
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:
