Welcome to alcester.co.uk your one stop information point for Alcester and the surrounding area including Ardens Grafton, Arrow, Aston Cantlow, Bidford, Binton, Broom, Coughton, Dunnington, Exhall, Great Alne, Haselor, Kings Coughton, Kinwarton, Little Alne, Oversley Green, Salford Priors, Temple Grafton, Walcote, Wixford and Wilmcote.

Alcester is an ancient Roman town in a beautiful part of south-west Warwickshire, England with a population of around 9000.

Alcester is a great alternative to Stratford on Avon which can be too busy and commercialised for many people visiting Shakespeare country. The town is situated just 7 miles (11km) west of Stratford on Avon and has good transport links, plenty of accommodation and many attractions of its own.

The original settlement dates back at least to Roman times and there are many archaeological sites of interest in the town and surrounding area. The high street is reminiscent of a by gone era and preserved Tudor cottages and other historical buildings are dotted throughout. Find out more about the history of Alcester.

Today Alcester is a thriving rural town with lots to offer its residents and the many visitors we have throughout the year.More about Alcester.

This is the best tourist promotional site I have seen. I have never heard of Alcester, and found the site by coincidence. But on the basis of this site I and my wife have planned a visit. Congratulations on your fine product. John Loughlin

Hello, just to say i love your website, i spent two great years in the swan hotel and working with B T on contract, fifteen of us lived there, we loved your great town. Eamon Price

I am fairly new to Alcester and discovered this site this morning - its great. Thanks for such great information. Keep up the good work. Susan Swithin

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