Warwick Parks
- Tuesday, 27 November 2007
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Longcast Park
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If you want to be at the centre of things, Warwick, in the heart of the English Midlands, has it all
Why Warwick?
Historic county town
The administrative centre for the county of Warwickshire, it dates back at least to the 10th century and became a royal borough in the 11th.
Architectural heritage
Warwick's best-known feature, its castle, which was begun in the 14th century, is just one of several noteworthy Tudor and 17th century buildings.
Wonderful individual charm
This city has been spared the blight of multinational businesses and retains an ambience all of its own.
Renowned annual festivals
Internationally recognized, they range from the Spoken Word to classical and contemporary music to a folk festival.
Riverside location
The River Avon provides all sorts of opportunities for water sports, including fishing and boating as well as riverside walks.
Unlimited amenities
Warwick provides many specialist independent shops, restaurants and pubs and also offers easy access to those in Leamington Spa and Coventry.
5 Warwickshire Parks
Longcast Park
Barton Rd, Welford on Avon, Warwickshire CV37 8HF.
07802 322 979
Location is everything at Longcast, which is in a village dotted with thatched cottages and within walking distance of golf, bowls and fishing.
Hill Top Park
Rugby Rd, Princethorpe, Warwickshire CV23 9PW.
01926 632 836
A new five-star development means there are 20 vacancies on this 55-plot park, which boasts a rural setting with country views.
Harvest Hill Park
Oak Lane, Allesley, Coventry, W. Midlands CV5 9BY.
02476 404540
There are five golf courses within two miles of this 34-plot, five-star park, which has its own barbeque area and three acres of open space.
Mill Farm Park
Nuneaton Rd, Bulkington, Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV12 9SE.
01933 230119
This 115-plot Tingdene park covering 12 acres is located along a canal in a peaceful, rural setting. Minimum age is 50. Only cats are allowed as pets.
Woodcot Home Park
Wilncote, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 9XT.
01676 532089
Just three miles from Stratford-upon-Avon and set in a pleasant location, Woodcot is ideally placed for Bard aficionados. No pets or resident children are allowed.
Essential city info
Council tax bands and rates
April 1, 2007 ? March 31, 2008
Band A: £898.23
Band D: £1,347.34
Local MP
James Plaskitt, Labour MP (Warwick & Leamington)
Tel: 01926 338838 or (Westminster) 020 7219 3000
Email: mp@jamesplaskitt.com
Crime rates
Warwick currently has six burglaries per 1,000 of the population against an English average of 6.4.
Thefts of motor vehicles stand at 1.6 per 1,000. The average in England is 3.0.
Access to London
The journey to London, covering 99 miles, takes just over two hours. Intercity trains run from Warwick station, with the journey to London Marylebone taking around 1 hour 40 minutes without changing.
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