Finding Priors Hardwick
The Village Looking North
Welcome to Priors Hardwick, a charming village perched on a ridge in the picturesque countryside of south east Warwickshire. Steeped in history, this unique settlement has evolved around a central triangular meadow, the site of an abandoned medieval village. Its narrow lanes weave through green spaces, revealing stunning views and delightful surprises at every turn.
At the heart of the village, the beautiful church of St. Mary the Virgin stands proudly, surrounded by a mix of historic cottages, houses, and barns. The War Memorial, nestled amidst well-tended verges, serves as a natural focal point, complemented by the lych-gate, mature trees, and 17th and 18th-century stone cottages nearby.
Further along, Lower End and London End offer a more open feel, with delightful homes set back in deep, leafy plots framed by ancient hedgerows and stone walls. Priors Hardwick’s buildings, crafted from rust-toned Hornton ironstone, blend harmoniously with the surrounding landscape, creating a timeless beauty that’s both welcoming and unforgettable.
Priors Hardwick is a village and civil parish in the Stratford-on-Avon District of Warwickshire in England.
For a detailed history of 1000 years of Priors Hardwick and its Scheduled Ancient Monument please click on the PDF 
Priors Hardwick and Upper Boddington featured in a walk published in The Times, 8 miles or so. Here’s that walk, starting in Priors Hardwick as a GPX file on the Garmin site 
Here is a link to a 360 degree aerial shot of the village, click the pic. 
