Henley in Arden

Beaudesert Castle

Historic132 m

archaeological site in the village of Beaudesert in Warwickshire, England, UK

Warwick Castle

Historic12.8 km

medieval castle in Warwickshire, England, UK

Kenilworth Castle

Historic13.6 km

castle ruin in the town of Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England, UK

Royal Shakespeare Theatre

Culture12.5 km

theatre building in Stratford-upon-Avon, England

Baddesley Clinton

Museum6.6 km

manor house in Warwickshire, England, UK

Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon

Worship12.9 km

church of England parish church in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, UK

Shakespeare's Birthplace

Landmark12.1 km

Grade I listed birth house in Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

Packwood House

Museum6.1 km

Grade I listed historic house museum in Warwick, United Kingdom

Coughton Court

Museum9.3 km

Grade I listed historic house museum in Stratford-on-Avon, United Kingdom

Shakespeare's funerary monument

Monument12.8 km

monument in Stratford-upon-Avon

Shakespeare's New Place

Museum12.4 km

former building in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

Anne Hathaway's Cottage

Museum11.9 km

house museum, associated with William Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England, UK

The Cross

Restaurant★ Michelin££££14.5 km

The front bar of this charming 19th-century, Grade II listed inn makes a cosy place for a beer, while the pretty, foliage-enclosed rear terrace is great for lunch and drinks on a warm day. For dinner, sit in the back room to watch the kitchen team in action, or in the bright, airy former classroom with its eye-catching wall lamps shaped like hand bells. Chef Adam Bennett creates bold, classically based dishes which champion local produce and have been re-mastered and refined to deliver well-judged combinations of flavours and textures. For the full experience, go for the tasting menu.

Grace & Savour

Restaurant★ Michelin££££15.7 km

Its idyllic setting is one of Grace & Savour's many draws. Housed in a relatively new building within the Hampton Manor estate, it's a simply beautiful restaurant where the historic meets the contemporary and diners can look out onto the restored Victorian kitchen garden. Some dishes are eye-catching and elaborate in their make-up, while others are defined by their simplicity, and a modern Nordic touch means you can expect plenty of preserved elements complementing the outstanding British produce – like succulent Cornish lobster. Make it an occasion by booking a bedroom.

Riverine Rabbit

RestaurantBib Gourmand££17.8 km

After generating a fair amount of buzz with their pop-ups, warm and welcoming couple Ash and Erin have found a permanent home in this Birmingham suburb. Erin leads the friendly service, while Ash proudly delivers dishes from behind a kitchen counter. Her cooking is characterised by originality and bold hits of flavour, occasionally drawing on influences from her native South Africa, as well as Asian flavours ranging from tom yum to furikake. Choose between two lengths of set menu, the shorter one coming with the more wallet-friendly price tag.

🕐 Mo-Fr 18:00-22:30

Cheal's

Restaurant£££10.8 km

Behind the half-timbered walls of this stylish building lies a spacious restaurant that pays tribute to British culture, be it the Union Jacks on the curtains or the model Spitfire hanging from the ceiling. Across a range of menus, including fixed-price and tasting options, Chef Matt Cheal uses prime British produce from Cornish lobster to Aberdeen Angus beef in dishes that showcase his adept modern technique. Start your evening in style in the smart Warren’s Bar or, for a lighter meal, stay there all night to enjoy the small plates menu.

The Woodsman

Restaurant£££12.4 km

Even in the dead of winter, you’ll likely find a big crowd and a lively buzz at this well-run restaurant. It’s easy to see why it’s such a busy place, as the attentive service is joined by hearty, satisfying cooking. Dishes often revolve around wood-fired produce, be it skate wing or partridge, and there’s a proper roast dinner served on Sundays. Shakespeare fans have an extra reason to visit, as the famed playwright’s childhood classroom is located just up the road and is open to visitors.

Hem

Restaurant£££12.5 km

In the market square of this historic town, you’ll find a lovely little restaurant. Named Hem in reference to previous incarnation ‘Tailors’ – which before that was an actual tailor’s – it’s a simple and unpretentious place, where long-standing friends Dan and Seb run the show with a smile. Dan is the chef of the pair, cooking hearty and satisfying dishes that are classic in their origins but executed with refinement and a playful touch – such as venison haunch with pear, walnut ketchup and bacon jam. Go for one of the carefully curated wine flights.

Kynd

Restaurant£££15.4 km

Part of the luxurious Hampton Manor estate, Kynd offers a more rustic dining experience than the hotel’s other restaurant, Grace & Savour. Located in the walled garden’s old furnace house, cooking over coals fittingly forms part of the menu, which is based around fine British produce such as Cornish skate wing and Huntsham pork collar. Ingredients from the garden outside play their part too, as does a list of natural, biodynamic and orange wines. In the summer, you can also dine in the former greenhouse with its own terrace.

Black & Green

Restaurant£££16.6 km

A bijou neighbourhood restaurant with stools set at tall tables and a black and green colour scheme. The short, sensibly priced tasting menu moves with the seasons, using prime ingredients to deliver layers of texture and flavour in imaginative dishes. All guests are served at the same time and most go for the wine pairings. Add in the cheese course for a satisfying meal.