Here is the ideal spot to stay, whether just for the night, or for a week – for business or pleasure. Ideally located for those working in the Midlands with access to all the M1, M6 and M40 motorways within 10 – 20 minutes.
There is so much to see and do in the vicinity. Visit Warwick Castle, Althorp, Woburn, Stratford or the Cotswolds. Waddeston Manor, Blenheim or Oxford are just 45 minutes away. Coton Manor Gardens and many historic and National Trust properties are in the area. Motor racing or track days at Silverstone, agricultural events at the N.A.C. at Stoneleigh, horse racing at Towcester and Warwick, and the events at the N.E.C. are all easily accessible from Staverton.
Staverton Park Championship Golf Course is just 2 minutes away, together with its gym, swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi etc. – tee off times can be arranged on request. Canal boats, fishing, riding, sailing, or walks are just down the road – not to mention several good pubs and restaurants.
Places of interest
Althorp
Home, and resting place, of Diana Princess of Wales, where
you can also view the Exhibition celebrating her life and honouring her
memory.
Web: www.althorp.com
Blenheim
An English baroque masterpiece and world heritage site. Birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.
Web: www.blenheimpalace.com
Stowe Landscape Gardens, Buckingham
One of the first and finest Georgian landscape gardens in Britain.
Web:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stowegardens
Stratford-upon-Avon
Birthplace of William Shakespeare and host to the finest theatrical productions
of his plays.
Theatre bookings: www.rsc.org.uk
William Shakespeare: www.shakespeare.org.uk
Sulgrave Manor, Banbury
Home of the ancestors of George Washington.
Web: www.sulgravemanor.org.uk
Waddesdon Manor, Nr Aylesbury
Built for the Rothschilds in the style of a 16th century French chateau,
it houses one of the finest collections of French 18th century decorative
arts in the world.
Web: www.waddesdon.org.uk
Warwick Castle
Arguably the finest Castle in England - with history, drama and excitement
recreated by Madame Tussauds, it is a great day out for everyone.
Web:
www.warwick-castle.co.uk
Woburn Abbey
Contains one the most important private art collections in the world.
Together with its renowned Wildlife Park.
Web: www.woburnabbey.co.uk
NAC - Stoneleigh
Host to the Royal Show and many other agricultural events.
Web: www.stoneleigh-park.com
NEC - Birmingham
The premier venue for many international exhibitions and events.
Web:
www.necgroup.co.uk
Silverstone
Home of British motor racing - Formula 1, Classic, Vintage, Formula 3000
or Super Bikes. Corporate and track days available.
Web:
www.silverstone-circuit.co.uk
Additional places of interest
Baddesley Clinton, Solihull
Telephone: 01564 783294
Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/baddesleyclinton
Broughton Castle, Banbury
Telephone: 01295 276070
Web: www.broughtoncastle.com
Canal Museum, Stoke Bruerne
Telephone: 01604 862229
Web: www.nwm.org.uk/stoke
Canons Ashby House, Nr Daventry
Telephone: 01327 860044
Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/canonsashby
Charlecote Park, Warwick
Telephone: 01789 470277
Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/charlecote
Claydon House Middle Claydon, Nr. Buckingham
Telephone: 01296 730349
Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Coton Manor Gardens, Guilsborough
Telephone: 01604 740219
Web: www.cotonmanor.co.uk
Farnborough Hall, Banbury
Telephone: 01295 690002
Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Heritage Motor Museum, Gaydon
Telephone: 01926 641188
Web: www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk
Kenilworth Castle
Telephone: 01926 852078
Web: www.english-heritage.org.uk/kenilworthcastle
Lamport Hall and Gardens
Telephone: 01604 686272
Web: www.lamporthall.co.uk
Packwood House
Telephone: 01564 783294
Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/packwood
Ragley Hall, Alcester
Telephone: 01789
762090
Web: www.ragleyhall.com
Ryton Organic Gardens
Telephone: 02476 3035217
Web: www.gardenorganic.org.uk
Upton House, Banbury
Telephone: 01295
670266
Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/uptonhouse
Whipsnade Wild Animal Park, Dunstable
Telephone: 01582 872171
Web: www.whipsnade.co.uk
Towcester Race Course
Telephone: 01327 3533414
Web: www.towcester-racecourse.co.uk
Warwick Race Course
Telephone: 01926 491553
Web: www.warwickracecourse.co.uk