Explore Kenilworth
Content contributed by our student Welcome Helpers
Kenilworth is a very small town known for Abbey Fields, pubs and restaurants. Remember you can just get off the Bus at Abbey Fields and discover the city centre and the fields together.
How to reach Kenilworth
- By Car: A 5-minute drive from main campus along the Kenilworth Road.
- By Public Transport: Take the number 11 bus from the bus interchange to Leamington Spa.
- By Bike: A 15-minute cycle from main campus along the Kenilworth Road.
Points of Interest
Kenilworth CastleLink opens in a new window
Discover stories of epic sieges and royal scandals at mighty Kenilworth Castle and its and Elizabethan garden.
It is described as the finest surviving example of a semi-royal palace of the later middle ages.
Abbey MuseumLink opens in a new window
It is located in the abbey fields. It is an interpretation of the monastic buildings and their history, and a selection of decorative sculptured stones found during the excavations.
Abbey Museum by Jonathan Corbett PhotographyLink opens in a new window
Abbey Fields Link opens in a new window
Home to grassy slopes, wildflower meadows, a lake and historic ruins.
You will often find families out with their kids and dogs, walking and playing.
Food and Drink
- The CrossLink opens in a new window - Located in the historic town of Kenilworth in the heart of Warwickshire, The Cross is an award-winning pub that combines Michelin-starred food with a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere.
- Harringtons on the HillLink opens in a new window - Situated in a picturesque bow fronted cottage opposite Kenilworth Castle, Harringtons on the Hill is the perfect venue for a memorable lunch or dinner.
- Sunam Balti HouseLink opens in a new window and Indian EdgeLink opens in a new window - popular Indian restaurants on the main road.
Culture
- Priory TheatreLink opens in a new window - The Priory Theatre is a community-run theatre in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. From drama to comedy, crime thrillers, musicals and pantomimes, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
- Talisman TheatreLink opens in a new window - Community theatre with a 156-seat main stage and a smaller studio space.
Areas Nearby
Coventry
The University of Warwick is situated within the city of Coventry. A vibrant, multicultural and diverse place which was the UK's City of Culture in 2021. Only a bus ride away, it is worth exploring the city centre and all it has to offer.
Leamington Spa
Royal Leamington Spa is a picturesque regency town located in the heart of Warwickshire and is less than 10 miles from campus. Named after the River Leam, which flows through the town, Leamington Spa’s growth was largely due to the natural spa springs that were discovered and commercialised in the 19th century.