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Atherstone
Market town and civil parish in Warwickshire, England

Atherstone

Atherstone is a market town and civil parish in the North Warwickshire district of Warwickshire, England.

Plan a trip to Atherstone→From Manchester, Greater Manchester

Located in the far north of the county, Atherstone is on the A5 national route, and is adjacent to the border with Leicestershire which is here formed by the River Anker. It is situated between the larger towns of Tamworth and Nuneaton. Atherstone is the administrative centre of the North Warwickshire district, with the offices of North Warwickshire Borough Council located in the town.

Get in

Getting to Atherstone

Atherstone is just off the A5. It can be reached by car or by train or bus, with both trains and buses in accessible locations. The 48 bus is the quickest way from Nuneaton to Atherstone.

Do

Things to do

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    Atherstone Ball Game

    Shrove Tue 3-5PM (date varies in late Feb-early Mar).

Eat

Where to eat

Long Street has several chip shops. The Fish Inn, 62 Long Street. Great fish or chicken and chips, burgers, etc.

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