Attractions and Places To See around Bishops Itchington - Top 20

A very phallic monument

A quite pleasant place for a stroll, plenty to see and do

Jephson gardens is nice to sit and watch the world go by, Savi is close by for coffee and cake

This is the location of the Battle of Edgehill, a pitched battle of the First English Civil War occurring on Sunday 23rd October 1642. A detailed information board stands here describing how the event unfolded, offering a fascinating window into the area's past.

Encompassing a stretch of 3 kilometers along the northern bank of the River Leam, this nature reserve features a diverse range of habitats including woodlands, grasslands, marshes, and ponds. The ecological significance of this area lies in its capacity to support various bird species, butterflies, dragonflies, and a vibrant array of wildflowers. Apart from this, the reserve also has amenities such as a skateboard park, an adventure playground, and a dedicated area for children's play. These facilities have been strategically situated at a distance to ensure minimal disruption to the local wildlife.

Not a hint but here's some History you might find interesting. 😁 The Grand Union Canal is a waterway in England that was originally built to connect London and Birmingham. It was constructed in several phases over a period of more than 100 years, beginning in the late 18th century. The Leamington Railway Aqueduct, also known as the Leamington Spa Viaduct, is a notable feature of the canal, located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. The Leamington Railway Aqueduct was built in the mid-19th century as part of a project to create a railway line that would pass over the Grand Union Canal. The railway line, which was part of the London and Birmingham Railway Company's main line, was constructed between 1837 and 1838 and was one of the earliest railway lines in the country. The original design of the railway line called for a tunnel to be built under the canal, but this was deemed too costly and difficult to construct. Instead, the railway engineers decided to build a viaduct that would carry the railway line over the canal. The Leamington Railway Aqueduct was designed by the engineer William Cubitt, and construction began in 1844. The aqueduct is an impressive structure, consisting of 13 arches that span the canal and surrounding countryside. The arches are made of brick and are supported by cast-iron columns and crossbeams. The viaduct was completed in 1846 and opened to rail traffic the following year. The Leamington Railway Aqueduct was an important engineering achievement of its time, and it remains an impressive sight today. It is a Grade II listed structure, meaning that it is considered to be of special historical and architectural significance. It is also an important part of the local landscape and is popular with visitors who come to admire its impressive design and engineering prowess.

The Battle of Edgehill (or Edge Hill) was a pitched battle of the First English Civil War. It was fought near Edge Hill and Kineton in southern Warwickshire on Sunday, 23 October 1642. All attempts at constitutional compromise between King Charles and Parliament broke down early in 1642. Both the King and Parliament raised large armies to gain their way by force of arms. In October, at his temporary base near Shrewsbury, the King decided to march to London in order to force a decisive confrontation with Parliament's main army, commanded by the Earl of Essex. Late on 22 October, both armies unexpectedly found the enemy to be close by. The next day, the Royalist army descended from Edge Hill to force battle. After the Parliamentarian artillery opened a cannonade, the Royalists attacked. Both armies consisted mostly of inexperienced and sometimes ill-equipped troops. Many men from both sides fled or fell out to loot enemy baggage, and neither army was able to gain a decisive advantage.

Views over the Warwickshire plains, edge hill was one of the battles in the English Civil war