Located between Leamington Spa and Daventry on the A425, Southam is a small market town in the Stratford-on-Avon district of Warwickshire. It is also conveniently situated for many routes, including easy access to the M40 motorway. Southam is located on the River Stowe which flows from Napton-on-the-Hill and joins the Warwickshire River Itchen just outside of the town, which in turn flows into the River Leam. Southam and its "Halliwell" (or Holy Well) was first mentioned in 998 when it was granted to the Priory of Coventry by King Ethelred. Mentioned as 'Suham' in the Domesday Book, Southam was granted a charter in the 13th Century when St. James' church was built. In 1227 the Prior obtained a statute allowing Southam a weekly market. The water from the Holy Well was said to cure eye ailments. The dominant rock type for the area is blue lias clay. Hence until quite recently there was a medium sized cement factory with associated quarrying a mile north of the town. This works was served by both rail and canal transport - the latter being a short arm from the Grand Union Canal. Cement production was halted in the late 1990s. However, quarrying at the site continues.
Places to Stay near Southam
Napton Fields Holiday Cottages (2.34 miles)
Hollybush Inn (3.54 miles)
Situated in the Centre of the beautiful picturesque village of Priors Marston, the Hollybush emanates all that is “the perfect English Inn” with fantastically cooked fresh quality dining, 3 real ... More
Wormleighton Hall (3.55 miles)
Beautiful rural location, spacious and comfortable, very private, excellent guest facilities stunning views. All rooms en-suite with power showers, and all extras. Evening meals can be provided, or otherwise excellent local pubs and resturants can ... More | visit website
Caudle Hill Farm (4.79 miles)
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Caudle Hill Farm is situated in the middle of a 700 acre working farm. It has a tranquil and stunning setting with views stretching to ... More
Hellidon Lakes (4.83 miles)
Days Inn Warwick North (6.07 miles)
Church Hill Farm (6.36 miles)
An idyllic country bed and breakfast close to Warwick, Stratford upon Avon and Royal Leamington Spa. Church Hill Farm is a 300 acre working farm with a farmhouse that ... More
Staverton Park Hotel (6.72 miles)
Easily accessible from the M1, M6, M40, and Birmingham Airport, the hotel is one of the Midlands’ top locations and presents itself as the ideal venue for training and conferences. Set in ... More
Mallory Court Country House Hotel & Spa (7.38 miles)
Mallory Court Country House Hotel & Spa is privately owned by the Eden Hotel Collection, winners of the ‘AA Small Hotel Group of the Year’ 2014-2015.
Situated in the heart of Warwickshire, just outside Royal Leamington ... More | visit website
The Granary Hotel (7.45 miles)
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