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Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Henley-in-Arden_-_Carrer_Major.jpgAuthor: flamenc
Henley-in-Arden is a small town in Stratford-upon-Avon district, in Warwickshire, England. Simply known as Henley, the town has a well-preserved old town with buildings from a number of architectural styles. The fact that it is located in the formerly forested area called Forest of Arden is noted in its name. The town today has a population of around 2,000 people (2012 estimate).
Henley-in-Arden is about nine miles west of Warwick and also 9 miles north of Stratford upon Avon. It lies in the valley of the River Alne, at the start point of the circular Arden Way path, within the Heart of England Way.
Henley-in-Arden was probably established after the Norman Conquest. It was not mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. It appeared for the first time in writing during the reign of King Henry II. In the 11th century, the motte-and-bailey Beaudesert Castle was built. Henley-in-Arden was granted a market charter in 1140 by Empress Matilda. The weekly Monday market and two-day annual fair helped to generate an income for the town until 1265, when the Second Barons' War brought an abrupt end to prosperity.
Guildhall and St John's Church in Henley-in-Arden: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Guildhall_and_St_John%27s_Church_in_Henley-in-Arden.jpgAuthor: Elliott Brown
Another round of calamity fell on Henley-in-Arden during the English Civil War, when soldiers of the Royalist forces under Price Rupert pillaged the town as they passed through it in 1643.
Today Henley-in-Arden is a quiet English town with several timber-framed houses along its High Street. A number of historic buildings and churches from the medieval age are still standing, as is its market cross.
Visiting Henley-in-Arden
From London, take the M40 motorway to Junction 15, then head west on the A46 road to the roundabout with the A3400 road. Head north on the A3400 road until you reach Henley-in-Arden.
Ancient monument in Henley-in-Arden: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Henley-in-Arden_-_geograph.org.uk_-_13910.jpgAuthor: David Stowell
Places of Interest in Henley-in-Arden
- Henley-in-Arden Guildhall: 15th century timber-framed building, meeting place for the town's merchant.
- St John the Baptist Church: Anglican parish church in Henley-in-Arden dating to the 15th century.
- St Nicholas Church: Anglican parish church in Henley-in-Arden.
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