Warwick
Sign in to saveWarwick ( ) is a market town, civil parish and the county town of Warwickshire in the Warwick District in England, adjacent to the River Avon. It is south of Coventry, and south-east of Birmingham. It is adjoined with Leamington Spa and Whitnash.
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Warwick is a market town and the county seat of Warwickshire in England, located near the River Avon and positioned between Birmingham and Coventry. It serves as an important local administrative and commercial center for the region.
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Key facts
- UK place.official_name
- Warwick
- UK place.type
- Town
- UK place.country
- England
- UK place.region
- West Midlands
- UK place.static_image_width
- 280
- UK place.population
- 36,665
- UK place.population_ref
- (built-up area, 2021 Census)
- UK place.os_grid_reference
- SP2865
- UK place.london_distance_mi
- 82
- UK place.london_direction
- SE
- UK place.post_town
- WARWICK
- UK place.postcode_area
- CV
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Article
36 sectionsContents
- History
- Neolithic
- Roman
- Saxon
- Norman and medieval
- 17th century
- Great fire of Warwick
- 18th century to present
- Population change
- Governance
- Geography
- Suburbs
- Climate
- Demographics
- Economy
- Culture
- Museums
- Local media
- Hospitals
- Sport
- Education
- Schools
- Warwick School
- University of Warwick
- Landmarks and notable buildings
- Transport
- Road
- Rail
- Bus and coach
- Waterways
- Air
- Notable people
- Twin towns
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Warwick ( ) is a market town, civil parish and the county town of Warwickshire in the Warwick District in England, adjacent to the River Avon. It is south of Coventry, and south-east of Birmingham. It is adjoined with Leamington Spa and Whitnash.
Warwick has ancient origins and an array of historic buildings, notably from the Medieval, Stuart and Georgian eras. It was a major fortified settlement from the early Middle Ages, the most notable relic of this period being Warwick Castle, a major tourist attraction. Much was destroyed in the Great Fire of Warwick in 1694 and then rebuilt with fine 18th century buildings, such as the Collegiate Church of St Mary and the Shire Hall. The population was estimated at 36,665 at the 2021 Census.