Discover Newbold on Avon

Newbold on Avon combines canal history, distinctive buildings and a park with opportunities to stay active. The Oxford Canal passes through Rugby via Newbold Tunnel; at the same time, the outlines of the former canal route can still be seen running parallel to the church at Newbold on Avon. Anyone planning a trip with a range of interests will therefore find several distinct starting points for planning their days here.

Canal history and distinctive buildings

The Oxford Canal was diverted at Newbold on Avon to shorten its route. At Newbold on Avon, the outlines of the former canal route can still be seen running parallel to the church. The Old Canal Tunnel Arch is a large round arch made of red brick at the entrance to a former canal tunnel.

The Church of St Botolph is also part of Newbold-on-Avon's distinctive heritage. It is designated as a Grade I listed building. Another notable building is The Vicarage, an 18th-century red-brick building with a tiled hipped roof. Together, the canal engineering, church and vicarage offer different perspectives on the built history of the village, without requiring you to focus your stay on a single theme.

Centenary Park for an active break

Centenary Park reopened in March 2016 on part of the former allotment site on Parkfield Road. The park received a Green Flag Award. Its existing features include a MUGA, or multi-use games area, and outdoor fitness equipment. This gives it a distinct focus alongside the historic impressions along the canal. If your group includes people with different preferences, you can include cultural discoveries and a more active break in your plans without structuring the day around just one activity.

Walking along the canal

The Newbold on Avon, Little Lawford and Long Lawford walking route passes through Newbold Tunnel along the canal. The route therefore offers a way to experience the canal surroundings not only through individual buildings, but also as a continuous trail. When planning your day, you should take the specific route you choose and your personal preferences into account. The walking route can be treated as an outing in its own right, while the church, tunnel arch, vicarage and Centenary Park each offer a different focus.

The right accommodation idea for your travel plans

When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Newbold on Avon, it is worth first deciding what kind of stay you want. If you would like to focus on canal history and architectural heritage, a peaceful exploration of the historic themes can take centre stage. If staying active is more important, the walking route and facilities at Centenary Park provide additional planning options. This allows you to choose accommodation according to your personal daily rhythm and the interests of your group, without assuming particular amenities or availability.

If you would also like to explore other destinations, you can find Kingsbury, Wroxall, Shustoke, Aston Cantlow, Wishaw, Sutton-under-Brailes, Nether Whitacre and Lighthorne here.

For the broader travel overview: Warwickshire.