14 miles from Atherstone on Stour Parish

Traditionally a monarch and his courtiers petrified by a witch, the Rollright Stones consist of three groups: the King's Men stone circle; the Whispering Knights burial chamber; and the single King Stone. They span nearly 2,000 years of Neolithic and Bronze Age development.

14 miles from Atherstone on Stour Parish

Once home to Robert Dudley, the great love of Queen Elizabeth I. Today you can walk in the beautifully recreated Elizabethan garden and marvel at the mighty Norman keep.

16 miles from Atherstone on Stour Parish

Founded by the Earl of Cornwall in thanks for surviving a shipwreck. It housed a renowned relic, ‘the Holy Blood of Hailes’: allegedly a phial of Christ’s blood. Great picnic spot. Audio tours.

19 miles from Atherstone on Stour Parish

A particularly fine example of a Neolithic long barrow of c.3800 BC, featuring a false entrance and side chambers. During excavations in the 1860s, the remains of 31 people were found in the chambers.

20 miles from Atherstone on Stour Parish

Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.

24 miles from Atherstone on Stour Parish

Remains of abbey founded by King John in the 13th century.