Disabled Travellers visit Kenilworth town centre
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Date of visit: May 2023
I am a disabled person and a carer or friend of a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: moving around
Overall Rating
Average
Sadly, like so many British towns today, Kenilworth town centre is rather run down, untidy, and need in of the councils support to give it a lot more love and attention. The thought of visiting Kenilworth is still appealing in the minds of visitors, yet we are let down by those in charge who seem that they cannot care about our town centres. So we were not impressed by what we found, and will not be rushing to see it again. History indicates that the name Kenilworth may refer to the Mercian King, Kenulf, or to his son, Kenelm. The word “worthe” meant a dwelling place, and in some old documents it was written as “killingworth” and apparently still called this by locals. It formed part of the Manor of Stoneleigh, until about around the time of 1122 when it was given to a Geoffrey de Clinton, before being acquired as part of an Augustinian Priory and a new castle. The town gained the right to hold a weekly market, but this has long been finished, but it did become known as a Comb making town. There is a possible site of an old Tannery that stood on Bridge Street, but nowadays the old site lies underneath modern day buildings. A Flint stone of perhaps the Bronze Age was found in a garden in a highland Road, in 1965, which had a Smokey colour to it. The old railway station can be found on an 1886 ordinance survey map, no longer in use of course. But for more notes and small historical facts, have a look at the website www.khas.co.uk. We found it very interesting. If you want to make this a part of your visit to the Kenilworth area, then use satnav Waitrose, Kenilworth, CV8 1JP, as there are car parks around this area. Also have a look at our other REVIEWS around Kenilworth which will help you make a nice days visit in this area. our review number 328. Warwickshire Park hotel. Drinks break 329. Kenilworth castle, and Queen Elizabeth gardens 330. Harringtons on the hill, Restaurant 331. Time for Tea cafe 332. Clarendon Arms public house 333. Queen and Castle Inn for lunch 334. Kenilworth town centre for shops
Disabled Access In and Around
Average
Up and down, rather unkept areas to keep an eye open on, and rather narrow pavements in places. Disappointing town area.
Parking & Transport
Average
Parking involves a bit of a distance to be pushed around by your carer, but within easy distance of the main shopping street and small mall.
Accessible Toilets
0Only found untidy toilets in cafes.
Staff
Average
Those we met seemed to be kind enough and willing to support disabled.
