Local Attractions

Information on local attractions in the Borough.

 

Astley Lane
Bedworth, CV12 ONE
Tel: 024 7649 0235
Email: astleybookfarm@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.astleybookfarm.com

 

Open: 10am-5pm daily including Bank Holidays

 

Astley Book Farm is one of the largest second-hand book shops in the Midlands and won the CVOne Godiva Award for Best New Business in 2005. Situated on Arbury Estate, the birthplace of Victorian novelist George Eliot, Astley Book Farm is only 5 minutes from J3 of the M6. Renovated farm buildings currently house approximately 50,000 books on all subjects and include a children’s Hayloft.

Nuneaton, CV10 7PT
Tel: 024 7638 2804
Fax: 024 7664 1147
Email: brenda.newell@arburyhall.net
Website: http://www.visitnorthernwarwickshire.com/

 

Open: Hall and gardens open to public on the four Bank Holiday weekends only (Sundays and Mondays) from Easter Bank Holiday to August Bank Holiday

 

Admission Fees: Hall & Gardens – Adult £6.50 Child £4,
Family tickets (2+2) £18.00
Gardens only Adult £5.00 Child £3.50

Known as the Gothic Gem of the Midlands, this Elizabethan mansion was Gothicised by Sir Roger Newdegate in the 18th century. George Eliot was born on the estate in 1819. The Stables tea rooms provide visitors with a selection of cream teas, cakes and ice creams. Pre-bookable visits for groups; minimum 25. Corporate hospitality and private functions available.

 

C/o The Civic Hall
High Street
Bedworth CV12 8NF
Tel: 024 7664 3255
Email: bedwortharts@aol.com
Website: www.bedwortharts.org.uk

 

Open: Mon & Wed 9.30am-10pm, Tues 9.30am-8.30 pm,

Thurs 9.30am-9.30pm, Fri & Sat 9.30am–1.00 pm

A combined coffee bar, lounge & exhibition gallery, studio theatre with lighting & sound for both professional and amateur, regular workshops for artist, drama, music, yoga, decoupage, family history, T’ai Chi Ch’uan. Workshops cover young people, the disabled and the older generation.

 

Ambion Lane
Sutton Cheney
Warwickshire CV13 0AD
Tel: 01455 290429
Fax: 01455 292841
Email: bosworth@leics.gov.uk
Website: www.leics.gov.uk/country_parks_bosworth.htm

 

Open: Mon-Fri 11am–5pm April–Oct
Admission: Adults £3.25 Concessions £2.25

Amenities: Restaurant, disabled and baby changing facilities, wheelchair accessible paths, motorised scooter available.

A murdering crookback or a noble warrior? King Richard III lost his life and crown when he was defeated by Henry Tudor at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485 and thus ending the 30 year conflict known as the War of the Roses. Come and walk the trails, follow the battle, see where history was changed forever – two kings, one day.

High Street
Bedworth CV12 8NF
Tel: 024 7637 6707 (Box Office)
Fax: 024 7637 6730
Email: civic.hall@nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk
Website: www.civichallinbedworth.co.uk

 

Open: Box Office open Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm or approximately 30 minutes after the start of evening performance. Open Sundays one hour prior to performance

 

Extensively refurbished in 2006, the Civic Hall is once more providing a wide variety of professional and amateur entertainment in this 760-seater multi purpose venue. Apart from dance, drama and musical offerings, there is a small gallery, café and bistro with licensed bar and a suite of meeting rooms. Conference facilities also available.

 

Avenue Road
Nuneaton CV11 4LU
Tel: 024 7637 6490

 

Open: Tues to Sat 10am - 4pm

Admission: Free

 

Various craft shops specialising in jewellery, knitting yarns, craft goods, photography, cakes, wedding stationery, bridal wear, customised clothing, original artwork, hand painted furniture, monumental mason, florist, handmade cards and café. Free Parking. More Information

 

Avenue Road
Nuneaton CV11 4LU
Tel: 024 7632 5822

Open: Tues & Thurs 9.30am - 12noon and

2nd Sat of each month 10am - 12noon

Admission: Free

 

The Heritage Centre is a grade II listed building that started its life being a free school founded by Lady Elizabeth Newdigate in 1735. The building was further extended by Sir Roger Newdigate in 1766. With a Victorian schoolroom and a designated 1880's parlour, the Centre is full of local history and various exhibitions run throughout the year. Function room up to 50. Wheelchair accessible with toilets.

Nuneaton Road
Mancetter, Nr Atherstone CV9 1RF
Tel: 01827 715511
Website: www.dobbies.com

 

Open: 7 days a week

 

At Dobbies Garden World you’ll find all the inspiration you need for your home and garden with a fantastic range of plants, gardening essentials, gifts, pets and aquatics, farm food hall, fashion, outdoor wear and more. Customers can relax in the Greenapple Café which serves health-choice delicious fresh meals, snacks and home baking.

 

4th floor Maternity Hospital, College Street
Nuneaton CV10 7DJ
Tel: 024 7686 5540
Email: ann.cahill@geh.nhs.uk
Open: Mondays (except Bank Holidays)
11am-3pm or by prior arrangement for groups.

 

St David’s Way, Bermuda Park
Nuneaton CV10 7SD
Tel: 024 7637 0555
Fax: 024 7637 0333
Email: nuneaton@lakeside-superbowl.co.uk
Website: www.lakeside-superbowl.co.uk

 

Open: Mon-Wed 11am-late,
Thurs & Fri 10am–late, Sat & Sun 9am-late
Sat & Sun 8am–close

Admission: Prices vary, please call

 

Tenpin Bowling Centre with 24 lanes of automatic scoring. Fully licensed bar till 1am Thurs–Sat. Diner with good range of food. Arcade area, American pool tables. Prices available on request. Group packages available.

Riversley Park, Coton Road
Nuneaton CV11 5TU
Tel: 024 7635 0720
Email: museum@nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk

 

Open: Tues-Sat 10.30am-4.30pm, Sun 2pm-4.30pm, Closed Mon.
Open Bank Holiday Mondays 10.30am-4.30pm.
Tea room open same hours as Museum

 

Friendly Museum and Art Gallery, set in award-winning gardens. Houses a permanent display on the story of George Eliot, world famous Victorian novelist. Displays of fine Victorian paintings, exciting programme of temporary exhibitions, events and activities. Lift and toilets accessible for wheelchair users. Group bookings by prior arrangement. More Information.

 

St David’s Way, Bermuda Park
Nuneaton CV10 7SD
Box Office: 024 7635 6256
Tel: 0870 5050007 24hr film line
Fax:024 7638 4806
Website: www.odeon.co.uk

 

Open: 11am–11pm

 

8 screen cinema with digital sound. Standard and luxury stadium seating. Disabled facilities throughout. Party bookings available.

 

All Saints Square
Bedworth CV12 8NR
Tel: 024 7661 9126
Email: jkburton@beeb.net
Website: www.bedworth-society.co.uk

 

Open: Tues & Fri 10.30am-1pm, Sat 10.30am-3.30pm or by arrangement for groups

The Heritage Centre arranges 3 or 4 exhibitions a year, all about aspects of Bedworth’s history. We can also arrange trips round Bedworth Almshouses and provide many slide shows and talks, conducted tours and work with schools.

 

Nuneaton Road
Mancetter, Nr Atherstone CV9 1RF
Tel: 01827 713 438
Fax: 01827 715 985
Website: www.visitplantasia.co.uk

 

Open: 7 days a week – telephone for pricing details

For a fun-filled day out for all the family, or simply to enjoy the peace and quiet of acres of natural surroundings, take a fascinating journey of discovery through the living world of Plantasia. Bring the world of plants to life with a tour of our interactive exhibition centre; explore the growing mazes or take a walk on the wild side with acres of natural trails, a lakeside walk and even a tree top walk. Plantasia is truly alive with the opportunity to visit the deer park and spot all kinds of birds, insects and other wildlife.