Warwickshire by rail?

[nitten_travell]

Work will take me to Coventry at the end of March and we're thinking of having a break there over Easter. Usually I do all my work travel by rail. I don't know the Warwickshire area at all so have no clue as to the extent/usefulness of the railway network there for day trips and sightseeing. Is there a place, which isn't Birmingham, which would be a good place to stay and be a base for travelling by rail (e.g. to Warwick, Stratford upon Avon) etc? Or, is that place actually Birmingham? Or would we be better off renting car? All advice gratefully received.

 

[Ianno87]

Leamington Spa is probably a good bet, alternative to Brum. Pleasant regency town, connected by rail to Warwick, Stratford, Coventry and Birmingham. And hopefully, Kenilworth by then too.

 

[nitten_travell]

Thanks that looks like it would be a decent base indeed.

 

[philjo]

The Premier Inn in Leamington Spa is a 10 minute walk from the station.