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Kenilworth

About the area

 

Kenilworth

Kenilworth offers a charming, small-town atmosphere with a rich history, making it a great place for students seeking a quieter yet culturally vibrant place to live with plenty of cosy student homes. While there are fewer purpose built student accommodations in Kenilworth than in larger towns, its peaceful environment appeals to students looking for a relaxing area to live in.

Standout attractions include the historic Kenilworth Castle and the numerous independent cafes, restaurants, bars, and shops in the town centre. With lots of green spaces and scenic views, Kenilworth is a beautiful location to consider for students who want to live close to campus.

 

Transport links

Train

Kenilworth Railway Station is the main train transport link for Kenilworth. It runs frequent trains to:

  • Coventry (10 minutes)
  • Leamington Spa (7 minutes)
  • Nuneaton (30-35 minutes)

Bus

National Express and Stagecoach regularly run buses to get you around Kenilworth.

  • 11 National Express.
    • 10-20 minutes to campus from Kenilworth.
  • X17 Stagecoach.
    • For bus transport links around Kenilworth towards campus and Leamington Spa.

 

To learn more about bus, train, cycling and other transport links around the Kenilworth area in more detail, visit the university's Mode of Travel page.

 

Your guide to living in Kenilworth

There are endless things to do and explore in Kenilworth. We've compiled a few things to help you get started, check them out below.

This is information suggested by students, or from published guides and maps, the purpose of this guide is to be indicative of what is available in the area. We do not advocate for or against visiting one location over another and we would recommend checking the suitability of any venues or locations before visiting.

 

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Safety in Kenilworth

For comprehensive information and advice about safety off campus, visit our safety and support off-campus page for further details.