Nearest train station: Warwick
Warwick is a beautiful town located on the banks of the River Avon, the Warwickshire iteration of the Avon that runs through Leamington Spa before winding south to Stratford-upon-Avon and ending in Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire.
Luckily for wild swimmers, Warwick offers plenty of swimming opportunities without having to venture too far out of the town, making it incredibly convenient to take a dip. This comes in the form of the section of the River Avon that weaves through St. Nicholas’ Park, located in the south east of the town.
There are plenty of swimming opportunities on this stretch of the Avon between Royal Leamington Spa and southwards towards Stratford-upon-Avon. The river here is wide and quite deep (so take care) but offers swimmers a true rural feel with a backdrop of the town and the stunning Warwick Castle nearby.
How to Get to the River Avon in Warwick
We’ve provided detailed instructions on how to get to this section of the River Avon in Warwick by various means of transport below, as well as general travel information nearby.
By car
Enter the postcode CV34 4QY into your sat nav, which will take you to the main car park at St. Nicholas’ Park.
From here, it’s a short walk along St. John’s Brook before you arrive at the banks of the River Avon. There are plenty of potential entry points along the river towpath, though head west if you want to get away from any potential crowds into more secluded areas.
By public transport
Warwick is served by a train station that is a major transport hub for the area. You can also reach the banks of the Avon by coming into Royal Leamington Spa by train as well.
From Warwick train station, the park is just a 15 minute walk away.
By bike
There are plenty of cycling options in and around Warwick that you can blend with a day along the banks of the Avon. This map offers a great view of cycle routes in Warwickshire, with plenty of routes that pass along the riverside by Warwick.
What else is nearby the River Avon at Warwick?
Well, Warwick of course! The historic market town has plenty to see and do, with Warwick Castle being the centrepiece of this. St. Nicholas’ Park has plenty going on and you can spend hours walking around the banks of the Avon looking for further swimming opportunities.