Alcester
Things to do in Alcester, Warwickshire
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Alcester sits in Warwickshire as a working market town with a proper dining scene—twenty-five restaurants and cafes pull in both locals and visitors. The standouts are Arrow Mill (rated 4.6 from over 2,000 reviews), which combines accommodation with a restaurant, The Garden Cafe (rated 4.6 from 1,254 reviews), and Ragley Hall Catering (rated 4.6 from 1,508 reviews). These are not chain operations, but established places that have earned their reputation. There is also a McDonald's if you need it.
Ragley Hall itself dominates the visitor experience. It hosts DogFest, a major dog-focused event rated 4.6 from nearly 1,500 reviews, alongside its own catering operation. Beyond that, the Roman Alcester Heritage Centre (rated 4.5 from 91 reviews) speaks to the town's deeper past, and the Avonvale MES Miniature Railway (rated 5.0 from 20 reviews) offers an unusual attraction, though reviews are thin on the ground. These three venues shape what visitors come for.
Where to stay in Alcester(8)
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Accommodation clusters around the town centre and includes the established Arrow Mill hotel, The Blue Boar and The Throckmorton (both rated 4.4), Kings Court Hotel (rated 4.3), and a Travelodge. Most are mid-range, family-run operations or small chains. There is also a certificated campsite at Wood Bevington if you prefer under canvas. Eight hotels and guesthouses give Alcester enough beds for a proper stay rather than just passing through.
Alcester Inn
St Faiths Road, Alcester
Arrow Mill - Brunning and Price
Arrow, Alcester
Broom Hall Inn
Bidford Road, Alcester
Kings Court Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Kings Coughton, Alcester
The Throckmorton
Coughton, Alcester
Travelodge Stratford Alcester
A435 Oversley Mill Roundabout, Alcester
Alne Park
Alne Park, Park Lane, Alcester
The Blue Boar
Temple Grafton, Alcester
Things to Do in Alcester(3)
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Where to Eat in Alcester(25)
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Attractions Near Alcester
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5 mi
Imagination Street
Redditch · ⭐ 4.3
6 mi
Stratford Town Walk
Stratford-upon-Avon · ⭐ 4.3
6 mi
Stratford Armouries
Stratford-upon-Avon · ⭐ 3.9
7 mi
Escape Live Stratford
Stratford-upon-Avon · ⭐ 4.8
7 mi
Redditch Indoor Airsoft CQB
Redditch · ⭐ 4.8
7 mi
Aztec Adventure The Lost Valley
Evesham · ⭐ 4.8
Joe's Jungle
Redditch
7 mi
Shakespeare's Birthplace
Stratford-upon-Avon · ⭐ 4.5
Camping in Alcester(1)
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Self-Catering Cottages in Alcester
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1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £343
The Byre
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £293
The Old Workshop
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £523
Stable Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £497
Lady V
1 bed · sleeps 3 · from £343
Tudor Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 5 · from £363
The Coach House
2 bed · sleeps 5 · from £363
Two Little Ducks
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £373
Common questions about Alcester
How many campsites are there in Alcester?
We list 1 campsites in and around Alcester.
Where can I stay in Alcester?
We list 8 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Alcester.
What is there to do in Alcester?
We list 3 attractions and things to do in and around Alcester.
Where can I eat in Alcester?
We list 25 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Alcester.
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