Getting to and from Alcester
We're situated close to the intersection between three major A-roads: the A435 to Redditch, the A46 to Stratford-upon-Avon, and the A422 to Worcester.
You can get to the likes of Redditch and Stratford-upon-Avon in about 20 minutes, while Worcester is around 40 minutes away.
Redditch will be your nearest train station, offering regular, direct services to Birmingham New Street, Sutton Coldfield and Four Oaks.
There are also several buses to Redditch and Stratford-upon-Avon, with the nearest bus stop being 10 minutes’ walk away – the Roebuck Inn Bus Stop.
You can also get to Birmingham Airport in less than 40 minutes from Alcester Park.
Things to do in Alcester
At Alcester Park, we’re surrounded by some truly beautiful parks, with the 92-hectare River Arrow Nature Reserve only 6 minutes’ walk away, and Moorfields Park about 11 minutes’ walk away. Moorfields is particularly great for families, featuring a well-loved children’s play area.
Greig Leisure Centre is just 2 minutes’ drive away, offering a gym, football pitch, cycling studio, and sports hall. We’re also 10 minutes’ walk from Fin Fit – a popular pilates studio.
Waitrose is about 10 minutes’ walk from our development, while Tesco Express is 5 minutes’ drive away.
Maybrook Retail Park in Stratford-upon-Avon is less than 15 minutes’ drive and features retailers like WH Smith, B&M, Lidl, and Pets at Home.
Popular schools in Alcester
There are a number of primary schools within 5 minutes’ drive from our development, including:
- St Nicholas CE Primary – accepts pupils aged 4 to 11.
- Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School – caters for children aged 4 to 11.
Nearby secondary schools include:
- Alcester Grammar School – less than 5 minutes’ walk away, for ages 11–18 with a sixth form.
- St Benedict’s Catholic High School – 3 minutes’ drive away, caters to ages 11–19 with sixth form.
- Alcester Academy – 5 minutes’ drive, accepts pupils aged 11–16.
Alcester Nursery Studio is about 5 minutes’ drive, and Stratford-upon-Avon College is a higher education option 15 minutes away.
Living in Alcester
Surrounded by fields, walks and green spaces, Alcester Park’s rural surroundings give it a warm and homely feel.
The development is a few minutes’ drive from National Trust Sites like Coughton Court and Hanbury Hall, and only 13 minutes’ walk from the Roman Alcester Heritage Centre.
Shakespeare’s Birthplace is under 20 minutes’ drive away, with Stratford-upon-Avon offering numerous museums and historic sites dedicated to the playwright.
The Bear Pit Theatre and Palace Theatre in Redditch are both within 15 minutes’ drive.
All Things Wild Zoo is 15 minutes’ drive and home to animals including zebras, porcupines, and fennec foxes.
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