Where is Kenilworth
Kenilworth is a large town in the county of Warwickshire, near Warwick and Coventry, approximately 15 miles from the suburbs of Birmingham. Located in Warwickshire, it has easy access to the nearby towns of Rugby, Nuneaton, and Redditch, alongside the city of Northampton to the east. It’s a short drive away from the M40, which can be used to reach the local towns of Bromsgrove and Banbury.
Transport in Kenilworth
Residents of Kenilworth benefit from a local train station on Priory Road. Situated along the Coventry to Leamington line, services run every hour to Nuneaton, Coventry, and Royal Leamington Spa.
As for driving access, the Kenilworth Bypass leads to both Coventry and Warwick within a 15-minute drive, while the nearby A452 can take you to Birmingham Airport in just 20 minutes. The M40 is located less than 15 minutes away by car, while you can reach the M6 in 20 minutes and the M5 and M1 in 40 minutes.
Shopping in Kenilworth
Those living in Kenilworth have access to three shopping destinations in Warwickshire and the West Midlands: Birmingham, Coventry, and Leamington Spa. Birmingham’s Bullring is a 40-minute drive away from home, where you can access 160 shops including high-end fashion brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Selfridges, and Michael Kors, as well as high street outlets like River Island, JD Sports, Next, and Zara. Kenilworth is also close to Coventry’s West Orchards Shopping Centre and the Royal Priors Shopping Centre in Leamington Spa. As for local shops, Kenilworth hosts a weekly market in the town centre, where you can visit outdoor stalls every Thursday and browse independent brands selling everything from clothes to fresh produce.
Things to do in Kenilworth
Kenilworth is famous for its green spaces, making it the perfect location for dog walks and family hikes. The most famous of these is Abbey Fields, a large park in the Finham Brook Valley, tucked into the western suburbs of Kenilworth between St Nicholas Church and Kenilworth Castle. This park contains the ruins of St Mary’s Abbey and has several paths up to the castle, where you can pay a small fee to visit the Norman fortress and its Elizabethan garden.
Other day trips in your local area include the Stoneleigh Abbey country house, the outdoor markets at Hatton Country World, and the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum in Coventry. As for day-to-day activities, you can find four nature reserves close to home, including Kenilworth Common, Parliament Piece, Crackley Wood, and Knowle Hill.
The best places to buy new build houses near Kenilworth
Living in Kenilworth provides the perfect combination of countryside access and commuter links. If you’re looking to move to the quiet Green Belt of Warwickshire, here are a few of the best places to buy a new home nearby.
Royal Leamington Spa
Less than 20 minutes from Kenilworth, the town of Royal Leamington Spa is the last stop between Coventry and the rural countryside of Oxfordshire. Famous for its shopping scene, Leamington Spa operates a monthly market in the Covent Garden Quarter, as well as a brand-new weekly market on Holly Walk. True to its name, it’s also a hotspot for day spas, with plenty of well-rated treatment centres available for residents. As for daily amenities, our new homes in Leamington Spa have access to a local train station running services to Coventry and Birmingham, as well as further destinations such as Manchester, London, and Reading.
Keresley
Less than half an hour from Kenilworth, Keresley is a peaceful village just northwest of Coventry. Offering suburban amenities and easy access to Coventry, our new homes in Keresley have access to the city's shopping district and transport links, while a community centre, a local library, and a number of small schools provide a sense of community close to home. Keresley is popular among families and retirees, providing plenty of amenities combined with a quiet home life.
Solihull
An affluent suburb around 10 miles from Kenilworth, Solihull is sprawled across the Green Belt of Birmingham, with its own train station and a 15-minute commute into the city centre. Homes in Solihull are popular among young professionals and families of commuters, with enough local amenities to stay comfortable at home and plenty of connections into Birmingham for work and entertainment. Solihull is located next to the Brueton Park green space, providing plenty of walking routes and outdoor activities to local families.
Looking to buy a new build home in Kenilworth?
Whether you’re moving to the suburbs of Birmingham or the quiet countryside around Leamington Spa, our new houses in Kenilworth are designed to bring the best of Warwickshire to your door.
Book an appointment to view one of our local showhomes and get the ball rolling on your move today.
