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A beautiful historical landscape in Kenilworth
Opening hours: Open all day, every day
Postcode: CV8 1BP - Map
Parking: Abbey Fields car park, off Bridge Street
Abbey Fields is set in the dramatic valley of the Finham Brook and enjoys views of the historic town and Kenilworth castle. Grassy slopes, a lake, historic buildings and veteran trees recall Abbey Fields’ past as the farmland of St Mary’s Abbey, whose ruins adjoin the park. Because of its important heritage, Abbey Fields is a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
Abbey Fields Management Plan
The Abbey Fields Management Plan was approved by Cabinet on 20 September 2023.
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Play area in Abbey Fields
Abbey Fields in summer
Historic Abbey Fields in Kenilworth
Lake at Abbey Fields
What to see and do
- Walking – stroll along the brook and around the lake or to Kenilworth Castle (some paths are closed due to the pool redevelopment)
- Play area – fun for children of all ages (open weekends only from October 2022 until summer 2024)
- Swimming – at Abbey Fields Swimming Pool (currently closed for redevelopment)
- Tennis – five courts, free to use (currently closed)
- Trim Trail - keep fit using outdoor gym equipment funded by the Friends of Abbey Fields (currently closed)
- Have a snack at the swimming pool café (currently closed)
- Watch the ducks on the lake
- Bands in the park
Other facilities
- Toilets, disabled toilets and baby change. Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances we are experiencing issues with the main water supply to Abbey Fields which is affecting us being able to provide clean/safe water for the toilets to operate and as such are required to temporarily close access.
- Good access between the car park, the play area and the lake for wheelchairs and pushchairs. However, there are some steep slopes and rough grass in other areas
Dogs, cycling, and fishing
- Dogs must be under control and any foul picked up
- Cycling is not allowed Abbey Fields
- No fishing is allowed in Abbey Fields
Cycle Route Feasibility Study
Warwickshire County Council and Sustrans have investigated the feasibility of running a cycle path through Abbey Fields. Read the final report.
Friends of Abbey Fields
Visit the Friends of Abbey Fields website for more information including the history of Abbey Fields and upcoming activities. Alternatively email info@friendsofabbeyfields.org.uk.
How to get there:
- Bike - Bike racks outside the swimming pool
- Bus routes
- Rail – Nearest railway stations at Coventry and Leamington Spa
- Walk - Main pedestrian entrances from Bridge Street, High Street, Abbey Hill and A452 near Kenilworth castle
Nearby
- Kenilworth castle
- St Nicholas’ Church and churchyard
- Kenilworth Common – Local Nature Reserve
- Visit Kenilworth
- Abbey End and Kenilworth town centre – Tourist information, shops, restaurants and pubs
- What's on in Kenilworth