Whichford

Whichford

Whichford is a small village and civil parish in the south of the English county of Warwickshire. According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 318. It is located about 15 miles south of Stratford-upon-Avon and is on the edge of the Cotswolds. For a village of its size Whichford has many attractions for visitors. These include the Whichford pottery, the picturesque woodland (which is of special scientific interest), the Church of St. Michael and the Norman Knight pub. Whichford has a rich history and is mentioned in the Domesday Book.


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