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Weekend DestinationsThe weekends provide the opportunity for our students to relax and explore the local area. Our staff can help to organise all aspects of the weekend including restaurant reservations, hotel bookings and transport. Sherbourne Priors is very close to many towns and cities of interest including Warwick, Stratford, Oxford and London. |
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Warwick2.5 miles (4.7 km) - 40 minute walk or 10 minute taxi ride. Warwick survives today as one of the most
complete historic towns in the country. Within a
relatively small area there are many buildings of
historical interest, including the grand Warwick
Castle and the Lord Leycester Hospital. Visiting
Warwick is a friendly and memorable experience
with something for everyone. The Saxon Mill, set by the river, is one of
Warwick's most popular restaurants offering a
variety of dishes including Spanish tapas. For
more traditional English food try the Rose and
Crown in Warwick town centre where they offer a
traditional roast on a Sunday. |
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Stratford-upon-Avon6.5 miles (10.5 km) – a 15 minute taxi ride Stratford is most famous as William Shakespeare's hometown. You can go and visit his birthplace, houses and also see one of his plays at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. There are also many beautiful parks and gardens to enjoy in Stratford as well as river cruises along the Avon river. There are a wealth of eating places within and around Stratford. Lambs Restaurant, housed in an original sixteenth-century building, provides a real traditional English atmosphere. They pride themselves on their locally sourced ingredients. The Ripple Café, opposite the theatre, offers a variety of traditional and modern Oriental dishes. |
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Royal Leamington Spa5.5 miles (8.9 km) – a 15 minute taxi ride. A traditional English spa town, Royal Leamington Spa is now renowned for its shopping. There is a large number of independently run shops offering a unique choice of unusual and exciting goods. |
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Birmingham22.7 miles (36.5 km) – a 30 minute train journey The last ten years have seen a multi-million pound makeover of the city's retail area with flagship developments such as the Bullring and The Mailbox shopping centres. There is also the historic Birmingham Jewellery Quarter or the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. You could also go and see a world-class classical ballet performance at the Hippodrome Theatre. |
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Oxford45.1 miles (72.6 kilometres) – a 40 minute train journey The City of Dreaming Spires is famous the world over for its University and place in history. The Bodleian Library, The Ashmolean Museum, The Botanic Gardens and Christ Church Cathedral are just a few of Oxford's world famous attractions. Boat trips or punting on the River Thames, entertaining guided walking tours and open-top bus tours take in the city's architecture and introduce Oxford's heritage. You can also discover the colleges that make up the University.
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London99 miles (159.3 km) – 1 and a half hour train journey With a wealth of history, culture and exciting attractions, London always has plenty to offer for visitors. Many of the main London museums are free to enter. Whether you want to visit London's museums, Chelsea Football Club Stadium, Buckingham Palace or the London Eye, there is a tourist attraction to suit every taste and interest. Covent Garden, Carnaby Street and Oxford Street also provide an unforgettable shopping experience. |