Lying alongside the River Anker and the Coventry Canal the village of Polesworth in Warwickshire is surrounded by history. Polesworth Abey was founded in the 9th century and today the remains of the cloister and the Abbey gateway remain. Later coal was discovered in the area and by the 17th century there was a well established coal mining industry here, with this industrial activity other industries were attracted and soon Polesworth was producing bricks and pottery, all adding to its economy because the Coventry Canal then allowed trade to be more widely undertaken. By the 1900’s the many coal mines that had sprung up had all but disappeared and there were three main collieries in the area, Pooley Hall, Birchmoor and Hall End and these collieries remained in production until their closure in the 1980’s. The Abbey Church in Polesworth sits in the middle of the village on the north bank of the River Anker, those who are taking advantage of a canal cruise on the Coventry Canal are able to see the tower from either direction and for this reason it attracts many visitors each year.
Attraction
Dentist
Doctor
Farmers Market
Inn
Market
Crafty Farmers Market
Polesworth Bonanza Market
Pub and Bar
Bulls Head
Red Lion Inn
Royal Oak
Spread Eagle
School
Birchwood Primary School
Nethersole School
Polesworth High School
Solicitor
Places to Stay near Polesworth
Fosters Yard Hotel (0.39 miles)
Grade II listed Tudor hotel in the heart of the Midlands,with easy access to all forms of leisure activities. Come and enjoy the traditional British Pub,and take a meal in our ... More
Travelodge Tamworth M42 (1.45 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Tamworth South (1.93 miles)
Ideally located within easy reach of the M42. Convenient for the airport, this Premier Inn is just 11 miles from Birmingham International Airport. Situated just 1.5 miles from Wilnecote train station. Our Tamworth South Premier Inn ... More | visit websiteHoliday Inn Express Tamworth (3.26 miles)
The Holiday Inn Express Tamworth hotel is ideally located for both the business and leisure guest. All guestrooms offer High Speed Internet Access, complimentary continental breakfast, power showers and tea ... More
Globe Inn (3.38 miles)
Red Lion (3.41 miles)
A warm welcome awaits you at our country inn. The Red Lion is a warm and friendly inn tucked away in the beautiful English countryside of Warwickshire and on the ... More
Plough & Harrow (3.48 miles)
Plough & Harrow Fazeley. Our friendly family run hotel is a real home from home, offering clean tidy rooms including singles, twins, doubles and family and all with private bathrooms ... More
Gungate Hotel (3.53 miles)
This beautifully restored, Victorian hotel and coach house annex is situated within 5 minutes' walk of the town centre, on the best side of town. The hotel has a fully licensed bar, ... More
The Peel Aldergate (3.53 miles)
The Peel Aldergate has 19 rooms with restaurant and bar. Situated close to all local attractions we are just a 10 minute drive from Drayton Manor theme park and 20 ... More
Castle Hotel (3.56 miles)
The Castle Hotel is a delightfully refurbished town centre 3 star hotel located in the historic town of Tamworth based in the shadow of the castle.Located in the Midlands only 2 miles from the M42(J10)/M6 ... More | visit website
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