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About the Village
Bishop's Itchington is located on the B4451 in South Warwickshire, close to J12 of the M40 and approx 7 miles south of Leamington Spa. The population is around 2,000. The village, which is a thriving community, supports 3 shops, including a Post Office, a primary school, a doctor's surgery, a pub and a social club. There is also a Memorial Hall which is available for private hire as well as being the venue for several community groups and events.
The village has a number of different clubs and societies serving all age groups. There is also a Sports Association and a Football Club. The large playing field, football pitches and tennis courts are well used. The children's play area was fully refurbished in 2006 and provides excellent facilities.
Just north of the village are Bishops Bowl Lakes which were formed from old limestone quarries used for the extraction of limestone in the making of cement which was a local industry during the 19th and first half of the 20th centuries. The lakes are now a very tranquil place, and very popular with fishermen. From the playing field, at the southern end of the village, are fine views over open countryside towards Burton Dassett Hills. The country lanes and field paths surrounding the village provide lots of opportunities for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
During the 19th and early 20th centuries many people in the village were employed by the local cement works. These days, the majority of people commute to work in the nearby towns of Leamington, Warwick and Coventry. With easy access to the M40, some people travel even further afield to London and Birmingham.
The market town of Southam is approx 3 miles away and provides access to banks, supermarket and filling station as well as a library, leisure centre and secondary school.
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