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Green At Heart

Abbey Lake Reflections by Benjamin Arnold

When birdsong is the loudest sound you can hear in the middle of a town, you know you’ve found somewhere special.

Kenilworth boasts a huge number of open, natural spaces and a network of green routes to explore some fantastic countryside. Perfect for activity-driven excitement or a more serene freedom in traffic-free tranquillity.

Time to stretch your legs and breathe.

9 suggested things to do

Abbey Fields is set in the dramatic valley of the Finham Brook and enjoys views of the historic town and Kenilworth castle. Grassy slopes, wildflower...

 Parks & Countryside /  Kenilworth

Just north of Kenilworth old town, on Crackley Lane just off the A429, this ancient woodland of 14 hectares is a popular Local Nature Reserve....

 Parks & Countryside /  Kenilworth

Crackley Wood is the perfect reserve for a family adventure! This small woodland has an easy to follow circular route on a wide, unsurfaced path...

 Activities /  Kenilworth

Kenilworth Castle and its Elizabethan Gardens is the star of Kenilworth’s show and has been described as "the finest surviving example of a semi-royal palace...

 Heritage /  Kenilworth

Now a Local Nature Reserve managed by the WWT, Kenilworth Common has a long history traced back to its creation in 1756. Back then it...

 Parks & Countryside /  Kenilworth

The Kenilworth Golf Club is situated in a beautiful parkland setting just outside the town of Kenilworth, and close to Kenilworth Common. It is famous...

 Sports /  Kenilworth

The Kenilworth to Berkswell Greenway is a linear Country Park in south Warwickshire countryside, following a 6.5 km section of former railway, with the park...

 Parks & Countryside /  Kenilworth

Managed by the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, this beautiful Local Nature Reserve is on the northern edge of Kenilworth, off Upper Spring Lane. Parliament Piece offers...

 Parks & Countryside /  Kenilworth

Thickthorn Wood is a piece of ancient woodland four miles from Kenilworth and just to the south east of the A46 which borders it on...

 Parks & Countryside /  Kenilworth

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Trails to discover more...

Nature Trail

Nature Trail

In just a few steps you’ll leave the bustle behind and...

5 miles|4 hours

Romantic Nature Trail

Romantic Nature Trail

Discover the Green Heart of our natural heritage on a circular walk...

3.72 miles|2 hours

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The Great Outdoors

Great for: Families, Outdoors, 

A day that’s all about fresh air, scenic open space, enjoying nature...
 

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Snake head Fritillaries in Abbey Fields
Family Fun

Great for: Families, History, Outdoors, 

A full day of exploring and enjoyment around Kenilworth designed to keep...
 

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Walking in Abbey Fields

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Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden

Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden

Kenilworth Castle and its Elizabethan Gardens is...

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Little Himalaya Salt Rooms

Little Himalaya Salt Rooms

Home to Warwickshire’s first and only...

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Virgins & Castle

Virgins & Castle

Thought to be the oldest pub in Kenilworth, this...

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In the Wool Shed

In the Wool Shed

In The Wool Shed we create beautiful natural dyed...

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About this campaign

HS2’s Business & Local Economy Fund (BLEF)

This Campaign has been supported by  a grant from HS2’s Business & Local Economy Fund (BLEF). The BLEF fund has been created by HS2 to add benefit to communities along the route that are demonstrably disrupted by the construction of Phase One of HS2 from London to West Midlands.