Atherstone

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Atherstone is a market town in the far north of Warwickshire, forming part of the border with Leicestershire and only 4 miles from Staffordshire. Atherstone is on the old Roman Watling Street, now the A5 road. In August 1485, Henry Tudor passed through Atherstone on his way to the Battle of Bosworth. He made his headquarters at The Three Tuns Inn (now Bar 93), stationed his troops in the fields around Merevale Abbey and prayed in St Mary’s Church. Nearby Mancetter was the site of a large Roman fort. It is said that Queen Boudica met her fate here. Atherstone’s main shopping street is Long Street with its mix of individual shops as well as pubs, tea rooms, coffee shops and even a 1940s themed café. From Long Street and the Market Square, head for the Coventry Canal with its flight of 11 locks. Follow the towpath south of the town for one of the walks included in the North Arden Heritage Trail.