sun rising burial ground

Local and Useful Resources

We are currently compiling a list of local and useful resources which will be published on this page.

If you are an associated business - such as a florist, caterer, horse-drawn hearse, and so on - that would like to advertise on this page, let us know.

The service is free to charities, religious organizations and businesses within 15 miles of the burial ground. A small charge if made for those based beyond this radius.

We are happy to add a place upon a recommendation. Please let us know.

Quick links to : Local Country Hotels / Hostelries and Pubs / Florists

Local Country Hotels

Ettington Chase Hotel, Ettington
01789 740000
http://www.hayley-conf.co.uk
A country hotel and conference centre that would meet the needs of a funeral party beautifully if organised in advance. The hotel is around 10 - 15 minute drive north of the burial ground, and can cater for anything from tea and cakes in the public lounge to a full meal in a private dining room.

Charingworth Manor, nr Chipping Camden
01386 593555
http://www.englishrosehotels.co.uk/hotelsZoom.aspx?Region=2
Fourteenth century manor with over 50 acres of beautiful countryside, this country hotel is an expensive but exceptional venue. Some 14 miles west of the burial ground.

Mallory Court Hotel, Harbury
01926 330214
http://www.mallory.co.uk
A beautiful country house hotel in ten acres of tranquil grounds around 15 miles north east of the burial ground. An expensive option which may suit some funeral parties perfectly.

The George Hotel, Shipston on Stour
01608 661453
http://www.thefabulousgeorgehotel.com
This is a pub in the heart of the small market town of Shipston, about ten miles west of the burial ground, but it is quiet, spacious and elegant. The Library Bar accommodates around 25 and can be booked for private events.

Local Hostelries and Pubs

Please note that most of these country pubs are closed on Mondays, and may be closed at lunchtime during the winter months. Do call in advance.

The Peacock Inn, Tysoe
Tel : 01295 680338
A friendly informal pub in the nearest village to Sun Rising, just a mile to the west of the site. Real ales, simple pub food.

The Peacock, Oxhill
Tel : 01295 688060
www.thepeacockoxhill.co.uk
A country pub that has been recently taken under new management (May 07). Newly refurbished in a beautifully clean and simple way, this pub does a short but delicious gourmet menu. A few miles north of the burial ground.

The Royal Oak, Whatcote
Tel : 01295 680319 / 0781 7549998
A twelfth century pub with an open fire and small restaurant with simple good food and Hook Norton real ales, around 4 miles north west of Sun Rising. About ten minutes drive northwest.

The Castle Inn, Edge Hill
Tel : 01295 670255
Eighteenth century castellated pub above Ratley on the cliff top looking out over the civil war battle grounds of Edge Hill. The pub is a B&B, sells hearty pub food, surrounding by civil war memorabilia. Around five minutes drive south east of the burial ground.

The Rose and Crown, Ratley
Tel : 01295 678148
www.pub-explorer.com/olpg/the-roseandcrown/ratley
Another twelfth century pub, in the rich golden Hornton stone, this is a small and cosy place with big fireplaces and a sense of local community. It has a simple pub menu. Around ten minutes drive south east.

The Bell, Shenington
Tel : 01295 670274
A lovely old fashioned Cotswold pub with very good food and comfortable B&B accommodation. Around ten minutes drive south of the burial ground.

Florists

pod floral design
Tel : 07970 197913
www.podfloraldesign.com
Lorna Pugh is a florist based in Warwick (but willing to travel), creating beautiful personal arrangements and tributes. She is wholly supportive of the ethos of Sun Rising natural burial ground, and where possible uses recyclable and biodegradable products. She can source fair trade and organic flowers if requested (though these tend to be more expensive). She is more than happy to visit a family home, or have consultations at another convenient location.