Welcome to Preston on Stour
Preston on Stour is an English civil parish within the district of Stratford-on-Avon and the county of Warwickshire
Welcome to the website of this pretty English village. Preston on Stour is about four and a half miles south of Stratford and lies a short drive off the A3400 Stratford on Avon to Oxford road. This parish was in Gloucestershire until 1931 when it passed to Warwickshire; it was transferred from the Diocese of Gloucester to that of Coventry in 1918. The village, unspoiled by new developments, is in the heart of a conservation area. Some of the houses belong to the Alscot estate which has for centuries been in the possession of the West family. The original mediaeval structure of the church has been altered at various times and now displays a mixture of architectural styles – it offers a glorious snapshot of the English countryside if you view it from the nearby hill overlooking the village. Its Cotswold stone exterior contrasts beautifully with the surrounding fields. The village church, St Mary’s, is also well worth a visit. It is rather like stepping back in time as you wander up the main footpath. Sheep are still used to keep the grass down and the yew trees date back half a millenium.
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VILLAGE BBQ
🌞 VILLAGE BBQ 🌞 Sunday 12th July From 1:00pm at the Village Hall Everyone is welcome! Join neighbours and friends for a traditional BBQ feast, served with a selection of delicious homemade salads. 🍔 Adults: £10 per plate 🌭 Children under 10: £5 per plate
Recreation
PRESTFEST 2026
🎶 PRESTFEST 2026 is back! Join us on the Green in Preston on Stour from 1pm for an afternoon of fantastic local live music, picnic vibes, and great company. Bring a chair, your favourite food and drinks, and enjoy a brilliant summer celebration! 🌿🍷🎸
Preston Film Night 26th June @ 7:30pm
Film Night - 7.30pm Friday 26th June This month we will be showing ‘Hamnet’, the much acclaimed film based on Maggie O’Farrell’s novel. The story is an imagining of the Shakespeare family life behind the real tragedy of their young son’s death in 1596
Newsletter
ANNUAL PARISH ASSEMBLY – GUEST SPEAKER
🌞 SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER 🌞 We are delighted to welcome PLMR Built Environment (on behalf of Severn Trent Green Power – STGP) 🔆 Find out about the NEW solar farm at Atherstone 📅 THURSDAY 21st MAY 2026 🕗 8:00 PM 📍@Three Parishes Millennium Hall, Preston on Stour
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People
Emma Owen
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eowen@
prestononstour-pc. gov. uk - Parish Councillor
James Seccombe
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jseccombe@
prestononstour-pc. gov. uk - Parish Councillor
Council and Staff Figures
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Area Information
Stats
| Population Estimate | 191 |
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| District | Stratford-on-Avon |
| County | Warwickshire |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Postcode District | CV37, CV36 |
| Dialling Code | 01789 |
| Police Force | Warwickshire Police Force |
| Fire Authority | Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service |
| Health Area | NHS Coventry and Warwickshire CCG |