English Heritage sites near Ratley and Upton Parish
DEDDINGTON CASTLE
11 miles from Ratley and Upton Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
ROLLRIGHT STONES
11 miles from Ratley and Upton Parish
Traditionally a monarch and his courtiers petrified by a witch, the Rollright Stones consist of three groups: the King's Men stone circle; the Whispering Knights burial chamber; and the single King Stone. They span nearly 2,000 years of Neolithic and Bronze Age development.
KENILWORTH CASTLE AND ELIZABETHAN GARDEN
17 miles from Ratley and Upton Parish
Once home to Robert Dudley, the great love of Queen Elizabeth I. Today you can walk in the beautifully recreated Elizabethan garden and marvel at the mighty Norman keep.
NORTH LEIGH ROMAN VILLA
19 miles from Ratley and Upton Parish
The remains of a large, well built Roman courtyard villa. The most important feature is a nearly complete mosaic tile floor, patterned in reds and browns.
MINSTER LOVELL HALL AND DOVECOTE
22 miles from Ratley and Upton Parish
The extensive and picturesque ruins of a 15th century riverside manor house, including a fine hall, south-west tower, and complete dovecote nearby. The home of Richard III's henchman Lord Lovell.
HAILES ABBEY
23 miles from Ratley and Upton Parish
Founded by the Earl of Cornwall in thanks for surviving a shipwreck. It housed a renowned relic, ‘the Holy Blood of Hailes’: allegedly a phial of Christ’s blood. Great picnic spot. Audio tours.
Churches in Ratley and Upton Parish
Ratley - St. Peter ad Vincula
High Street
Ratley
Warwick
01926 640248
http://www.edgehillchurches.org
St Peter-ad-Vincula, Ratley is part of a group of six Warwickshire churches that include people from many different backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Some are used to church, others have never had any experience, but together we are finding relevant and empowering ways of supporting each other and engaging with our world.
We are excited by the things we see God doing and we hope that you find something here that will help you on life’s journey.
Pubs in Ratley and Upton Parish
Castle Inn
A most interesting pub which can be seen for miles. Built from local stone as a round tower in 1742 to mark the centenary of the Battle of Edgehill. A wooden drawbridge links the 70ft tower with a smaller square tower. Good views out over t...
Rose & Crown
Featherbow Lane, Ratley, OX15 6DS
(01295) 678148
roseandcrownratley.co.uk