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Henley-in-Arden High Street – Henley Ice Cream Parlour loop from Henley-in-Arden
RoutesHiking trails & RoutesUnited KingdomEnglandWest Midlands RegionWarwickshireStratford-On-AvonHenley-in-Arden
Henley-in-Arden High Street – Henley Ice Cream Parlour loop from Henley-in-Arden
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Henley-in-Arden High Street – Henley Ice Cream Parlour loop from Henley-in-Arden
01:07
4.27km
40m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 13, 2026
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35 m
Henley-in-Arden High Street
Highlight • Historical Site
Henley-in-Arden's name is a reference to the former Forest of Arden, which once covered this area. The town is home to a variety of historic buildings, including some dating back to medieval times, and a wide variety of examples of different architectural styles. The famous mile-long High Street is a conservation area.
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39 m
Birthplace of William James (Father of the Railway System)
Highlight • Historical Site
Born in Henley-in-Arden on 13th June 1771, he was the second of seven children of William and Mary James. His father was a solicitor and after being educated at The Kings School in Warwick, he trained and qualified as a solicitor in Birmingham, subsequently returning to Henley-in-Arden to work in his father’s practice. In 1793 he married Dinah Tarleton, the daughter of a local landowner and they lived at the Yew Trees in Henley-in-Arden and had eight children. The family’s fortune was detrimentally affected by the financial crisis of 1797 and James started a new career as a land agent representing many local estates, including the Earl of Warwick. Using his understanding of geology he advised clients to exploit the mineral wealth of their estates. He became a prominent colliery owner in South Staffordshire, which drew his attention to railways as a means of transport for both freight and passengers. He also had inherited a significant interest in the Stratford Canal.
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115 m
Henley Ice Cream Parlour
Highlight • Cafe
IT ALL STARTED IN 1934
The history of Tudor Dairies dates back to the early 1930’s when two brothers Harry & Arthur Fathers, purchased the Henley milk round and small grocers shop from Mrs Hewins, who had been trading under the Tudor Dairies name since 1893.
They continued to deliver milk in Henley using left over milk to make cream, which was sold in the shop, with butter being sold in the market behind the Nags Head.
In 1934 the brothers began experimenting with ice cream with the “know how” given to them by their mother who used to make ice cream for her shop in Rubery. Originally made by hand the ice cream was sold under the Henley Ice Cream brand.
Word soon spread of this delicious ice cream made only with the very best ingredients, culminating in 1937 when Henley Ice Cream won the premier award, being voted the best ice cream in the U.K.
The shop became ever more popular as the reputation of the ice cream grew and the shop was transformed into a Ice Cream Parlour. By 1938, the number of customers visiting the parlour brought the traffic in Henley to a standstill, requiring the introduction of a uniformed employee to direct traffic in the High Street.
ICE CREAM PRODUCTION CEASED DURING THE WAR YEARS DUE TO LACK OF INGREDIENTS, AND THE PARLOUR WAS USED AS AN AIR RAID POST.
After the war ice cream production continued on Wednesdays and Saturdays only, due to the shortage of Cornish cream, so goats milk was used.
When Arthur & Harry Fathers retired in 1959, the business was sold to Ross Foods, who changed the emphasis of the Company from a small family run business producing a high quality ice cream, to one of a large concern manufacturing bulk products for the Supermarket chains.
In February 1991 the Company changed hands when Ross Foods sold Tudor Dairies to a group of businessmen, but was placed into receivership in March 1997.
It was at this time that it was taken back into private ownership by Cindy and Steve Brittan, who have the ice cream made on midlands farms to traditional recipes using only quality ingredients.
OPENING TIMES
OCT - FEB
MON - FRI:8:30 A.M - 4:30 P.MSAT - SUN:8:30 A.M - 5:00 P.M
MARCH - MAY
MON - FRI:8:30 A.M - 5:00 P.MSAT - SUN:8:30 A.M - 5:30 P.M
JUNE - SEPT
MON - FRI:8:30 A.M - 6:30 P.MSAT - SUN:8:30 A.M - 7:30 P.M
The history of Tudor Dairies dates back to the early 1930’s when two brothers Harry & Arthur Fathers, purchased the Henley milk round and small grocers shop from Mrs Hewins, who had been trading under the Tudor Dairies name since 1893.
They continued to deliver milk in Henley using left over milk to make cream, which was sold in the shop, with butter being sold in the market behind the Nags Head.
In 1934 the brothers began experimenting with ice cream with the “know how” given to them by their mother who used to make ice cream for her shop in Rubery. Originally made by hand the ice cream was sold under the Henley Ice Cream brand.
Word soon spread of this delicious ice cream made only with the very best ingredients, culminating in 1937 when Henley Ice Cream won the premier award, being voted the best ice cream in the U.K.
The shop became ever more popular as the reputation of the ice cream grew and the shop was transformed into a Ice Cream Parlour. By 1938, the number of customers visiting the parlour brought the traffic in Henley to a standstill, requiring the introduction of a uniformed employee to direct traffic in the High Street.
ICE CREAM PRODUCTION CEASED DURING THE WAR YEARS DUE TO LACK OF INGREDIENTS, AND THE PARLOUR WAS USED AS AN AIR RAID POST.
After the war ice cream production continued on Wednesdays and Saturdays only, due to the shortage of Cornish cream, so goats milk was used.
When Arthur & Harry Fathers retired in 1959, the business was sold to Ross Foods, who changed the emphasis of the Company from a small family run business producing a high quality ice cream, to one of a large concern manufacturing bulk products for the Supermarket chains.
In February 1991 the Company changed hands when Ross Foods sold Tudor Dairies to a group of businessmen, but was placed into receivership in March 1997.
It was at this time that it was taken back into private ownership by Cindy and Steve Brittan, who have the ice cream made on midlands farms to traditional recipes using only quality ingredients.
OPENING TIMES
OCT - FEB
MON - FRI:8:30 A.M - 4:30 P.MSAT - SUN:8:30 A.M - 5:00 P.M
MARCH - MAY
MON - FRI:8:30 A.M - 5:00 P.MSAT - SUN:8:30 A.M - 5:30 P.M
JUNE - SEPT
MON - FRI:8:30 A.M - 6:30 P.MSAT - SUN:8:30 A.M - 7:30 P.M
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301 m
St John the Baptist Church, Henley-in-Arden
Highlight • Historical Site
The original church was built on the site in 1367. At that time the ecclesiastical parishes of Henley and Beaudesert were quite separate, the people of Henley having to travel two miles to the parish church at Wootton Wawen. The church in Henley was erected in order that the parishioners would not have to make the difficult and dangerous journey to the mother church at Wootton Wawen for their worship.
No trace of the original building remains and the present church was built about 1443 in the Perpendicular style. It housed the Chapel of the Guild of St. John which was situated in the north aisle but further to the east than the present Memorial Chapel. The outside of the Church is essentially as it was in the 15th Century but the interior is very much changed.
No trace of the original building remains and the present church was built about 1443 in the Perpendicular style. It housed the Chapel of the Guild of St. John which was situated in the north aisle but further to the east than the present Memorial Chapel. The outside of the Church is essentially as it was in the 15th Century but the interior is very much changed.
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566 m
St Nicholas Church, Beaudesert
Highlight • Historical Site
About 700 yards away from St. John's, lying at the foot of the hill known as the Mount stands the Norman church of St. Nicholas. The exact date of the church is unknown, but it is thought to be about 1170 and was probably built by Thurstan de Montfort, Lord of the Manor, who also built the powerful Norman castle on the Mount, no trace of which remains at the present day. It is probable that the present church was built on the site of a former church, in fact some authorities consider that the rope work carving on the north side of the chancel is Saxon.
The two benefices of Henley-in-Arden and Beaudesert were combined in 1915 under one incumbent and services are now held regularly in both churches. Under a local arrangement Sunday services for the Roman Catholic congregation are also held in one of the two churches as there is no Roman Catholic church nearer than Wootton Wawen.
The two benefices of Henley-in-Arden and Beaudesert were combined in 1915 under one incumbent and services are now held regularly in both churches. Under a local arrangement Sunday services for the Roman Catholic congregation are also held in one of the two churches as there is no Roman Catholic church nearer than Wootton Wawen.
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891 m
Beaudesert Castle
Highlight • Castle
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3.89 km
Henley-in-Arden Market Cross
Highlight • Historical Site
The remains of a Medieval market cross which stands 100m north of St John's Church.
The base, shaft and capital are composed of 3 separate stones; the shaft being morticed into the base and capital. On the 4 faces of the capital were niches, containing, 1. The Rood; 2. The Trinity; 3. St Peter with his key; the 4th has fallen away. The head of this ‘highly superstitious’ cross is reported to have been preserved from destruction by having been covered by a shed for many years.
The empty niche probably once contained the Virgin and child. Towards the end of the last century a heavy iron palisade was erected around the cross for protection and at a later date the shaft was secured with iron supports. New iron railings were set up prior to 1933.
Square socket on 2 steps. Octagonal shaft changing to square where it enters the socket stone.
The head was in situ in 1863 but had fallen by 1894. The cross has been much restored.
The complete shaft, (head missing), octagon base and steps, all considerably weathered. The shaft is supported by iron stays.
The iron railings have now been removed, but the iron supports remain. The stone of the shaft is flaking away, but the base is still in fair condition
The base, shaft and capital are composed of 3 separate stones; the shaft being morticed into the base and capital. On the 4 faces of the capital were niches, containing, 1. The Rood; 2. The Trinity; 3. St Peter with his key; the 4th has fallen away. The head of this ‘highly superstitious’ cross is reported to have been preserved from destruction by having been covered by a shed for many years.
The empty niche probably once contained the Virgin and child. Towards the end of the last century a heavy iron palisade was erected around the cross for protection and at a later date the shaft was secured with iron supports. New iron railings were set up prior to 1933.
Square socket on 2 steps. Octagonal shaft changing to square where it enters the socket stone.
The head was in situ in 1863 but had fallen by 1894. The cross has been much restored.
The complete shaft, (head missing), octagon base and steps, all considerably weathered. The shaft is supported by iron stays.
The iron railings have now been removed, but the iron supports remain. The stone of the shaft is flaking away, but the base is still in fair condition
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3.95 km
Dolce Caffe
Highlight • Cafe
Roberto runs a quality Cafe, using Lavazza coffee (arguably the best ground coffee). I like the Piadina which is a flat bread with parma ham and mozzerella, but he does a full English if you want. The cakes are great. Costa is a few yards up, but let those who don't know, go there, as Roberto's is a gem.
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4.27 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
2.44 km
725 m
502 m
356 m
219 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
2.73 km
802 m
571 m
149 m
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