Local Things To Do
Some local suggestions of things to do in the local area during your stay at Coplow Woodland Retreat. Click the buttons below for suggestions.
Local Places to Eat
Below our guide on local places to eat and drink.
THE JOSEPH ARCH PUB
Super friendly country pub with a decked outdoor terrace. Serving a delicious Indian menu, highly recommend.
6-9 minute drive away (or 1 hour walk - see our walking map)
7 Bridge St, Barford, Warwick CV35 8EH (dog friendly)
CAN ORDER FREE DELIVERY TO COPLOW
THE GRANVILLE ARMS
Casual dining in a relaxed pub and a barn-style space with A-frame timbers and stone walls. Serving traditional pub fare like burgers, ciabatta’s, fish and chips, sausage & mash etc.
7-10 minute drive away (1 hour walk - see our walking map) 52 Wellesbourne Rd, Barford, Warwick CV35 8DS
THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE
Lovely traditional gastropub set on the canal. Ideal for a few summer drinks or a meal. Serves up a fantastic Sunday roast & decent cocktails. Dog friendly, complete with their own little menu of doggie treats.
7-10 minutes drive away or taxi - www.thecapeofgoodhopepub.com
66 Lower Cape, Warwick CV34 5DP
THE SAXON MILL
Posh gastropub in a beautiful historic building with a riverside setting, dishing up Modern British food. Offering log fires in winter and decked outdoor area for summer. If you’re after top quality nosh, this is well worth a visit... but you may have to book a table.
11-15 minute drive or taxi - www.saxonmill.co.uk to book.
Coventry Rd, Guys Cliffe, Warwick CV34 5YN
TOUCHDOWN CAFE
Traditional cafe serves a full menu from 9am to 3pm. Watch aircrafts flying in and out from all over the country.
10-15 minute drive away Visit: www.facebook.com/airfieldcafe
Airfield Estate, Loxley Rd, Wellesbourne, Warwick CV35 9EU
Local Places to Visit
Below our guide on local places to visit.
WARWICK CASTLE
A castle steeped in history and set within 64 acres of grounds and garden! Always a favourite to check out what they've got going on, a variety of shows and attractions are on throughout the year.
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6 minute drive - Warwick Castle, Warwick CV34 6AU
THE MILL GARDEN
The Mill Garden is a private garden that is set on the banks of the River Avon beneath the walls of Warwick Castle. Winding paths lead round to dramatic views of the castle and Medieval Bridge. Pretty cottage garden is a abundance of plants, shrubs and trees - beautiful throughout our opening season. £3 entrance fee, do check opening times & fees before your visit.
9 Minute Drive - Mill Street, Warwick, CV34 4HB
Tel: 01926 492877
WARWICK BOAT HIRE
Hire Pedalos, motor boats, row boats canoes or kayaks. Open from the Easter Holidays until the end of September. Boat hire opens at 10 AM on most days (11 AM on Saturdays).
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11 minute drive - www.warwickboats.co.uk
Warwick Boats, St Nicholas Park, Off Banbury Road, Warwick, CV34 4QY
STRATFORD BUTTERFLY FARM
Discover hundreds of the world's most beautiful butterflies in an exotic paradise with splashing waterfalls and fish filled pools. Set in the heart of historic Stratford Upon Avon.
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12 Minute Drive - www.butterflyfarm.co.uk
Swan’s Nest Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 7LS
WARWICKSHIRE LAVENDER FIELDS
SEASONAL - END OF JUNE TO BEGINNING OF AUGUST
Go soak up this stretch of purple and wonderful scent of Lavender. A fantastic place grab some instagram shots! Although be warned there are loads of friendly bees.
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18 minute drive away - www.warwickshirelavender.com
Watery Ln, Bubbenhall, Coventry CV8 3BQ
CHESTERTON WINDMILL
Chesterton Windmill is one of Warwickshire’s most famous landmarks. It has stood on a hilltop overlooking the village of Chesterton for nearly 350 years. A great place spot for a little picnic.
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13 Minute Drive Away
Windmill Hill Ln, Leamington Spa CV33 9LB
THE RESCUE RANCH ANIMAL SANCTUARY
SEASONAL - NOT OPEN WINTER
Book a 'meet and fuss the goats and sheep' for a minimum donation of £5 per person. You can book groups, clubs or families for approximately an hour. Includes a talk about the animals and get to know them for yourself while appreciating their different personalities. MUST be pre-booked.
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Station Rd, Hatton, Warwick CV35 8XJ (10 minutes drive away) www.therescueranch.co.uk
THE ROLL RIGHT STONES
The Rollright Stones is an ancient site located on the Oxfordshire and Warwickshire border in England. This complex of megalithic monuments span nearly 2000 years of Neolithic and Bronze age development and each site dates from a different period.
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36 Minute Drive Away
Rollright Road, Little Rollright, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QB
www.rollrightstones.co.uk
BOSTOCK SUNFLOWERS & MAIZE MAZE
SEASONAL - OPEN BEGINING OF AUGUST
Pick your own sunflowers, take photos amongst the sunflowers and navigate your way through the Maze in the Maize.
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30 minutes drive away
Birdingbury Fields Farm, Collingham Lane, Birdingbury, CV23 8HL Visit their Facebook page: Bostock Sunflowers
or call 01926 812319 before visiting
LENCH MEADOWS NATURE RESERVE
Enjoy a 20 minute walk around Lench Meadows Nature Reserve, Stratford upon Avon. The area is home to an enormous variety of flora and fauna, including several rare species.
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14 Minute Drive Away
Fishermans Car Park, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 0NP
Local Annual Events
Below our guide on local annual events.
SUMMER EVENTS
CLASSICS AT THE SPA
16th JUNE 2024
A free event organised by the Rotary Club. Expect to see vintage & classic cars and motorcycles on display. Ideally suited for picnics, there will also be numerous food stalls and live entertainment in and around the Bandstand.
Royal Pump Room Gardens, CV31 4AA (16 minutes drive away)
www.carsatthespa.co.uk
WARWICK FOLK FESTIVAL FRINGE EVENTS
25th - 28th JULY 2024
Pubs in Warwick town centre are set to take part in Warwick's popular Folk Festival, providing a variety of free fringe events over the weekend. Expect a morris procession, pop-up stages and session music.
Warwick Town Centre (5 minutes drive away)
READ MORE HERE
ART IN THE PARK
3rd and 4th AUGUST 2024
Royal Leamington Spa’s Art in the Park Festival is a free curated arts festival with a difference. We showcase, sell and provide live demonstrations from artists and craftspeople in Warwickshire and the Midlands. You can also expect food & drink stalls plus a programme of live music, dance and theatre.
Jephson Gardens and Mill Gardens (16 minutes drive away)
www.artinpark.co.uk
LEAMINGTON FOOD FESTIVAL
7th and 8th SEPTEMBER 2024
The hugely popular FREE Leamington Food and Drink Festival is set to return, celebrating the best in local and regional food and drink. Expect entertainment from the bandstand, demonstrations from the Live Cookery Theatre and a host of food and drink exhibitors.
Royal Pump Room Gardens, CV31 4AA (16 minutes drive away)
www.leamingtonfoodfestival.co.uk