Is dunchurch a nice place to live?

Dunchurch is picturesque village with several 15th century thatched roof buildings. As well as being a stunning place to live, it is also a great place for those looking to commute to London, being only a 50 minute train ride from the capital.

What is dunchurch famous for?

About Dunchurch It was once famous as a stopping point for the coach travellers of the 18th century, but is even more famous as the Gun Powder Plot Village, for it was here, at the Old Red Lion Inn, the conspirators of the plot met on 5th November, 1605 to await news of Guy Fawkes success.

What county is dunchurch?

Dunchurch is located in the county of Warwickshire, West Midlands, three miles south-west of the town of Rugby, ten miles south-east of the major city of Coventry, and 75 miles north-west of London.

How many people live in Dunchurch?

Dunchurch is a village in Rugby borough. It has a population of 2,800.

How big is the village of Dunchurch in Warwickshire?

Dunchurch is a large village and civil parish approximately 2.5 miles southwest of central Rugby in Warwickshire, England. The civil parish which also includes the nearby hamlet of Toft, had a population of 2,938 at the 2011 Census.

When did the village of Dunchurch become part of rugby?

However, from 1871 until 1964 the village was served by its own railway station about two miles from the village on the Rugby to Leamington Spa line. In the early 1930s part of the civil parish was transferred to Rugby, and the part of the parish of Bilton which was not merged with Rugby was transferred to Dunchurch.

When is Dunchurch Park Hotel in rugby open?

OPEN FROM 17TH MAY! Located in Rugby, Warwickshire and nestled within 23 acres of manicured gardens and grounds an excellent range of facilities awaits you. Our venue is designed for maximum flexibility and ideal for conferences, weddings and special events.

Where does Dunchurch and Bilton Football Club Play?

The village has a sportsfield on Rugby Road donated to the village by Baron Waring in the 1920s. Currently Dunchurch & Bilton Cricket Club play in the summer months and Dunchurch Football Club play in the winter. Cricket has been played on the land since the 1800s.