History of Snitterfield in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 25, 2024

Snitterfield is a village located in Warwickshire, England. It is situated near Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick, with a population of 1,226 as of the 2011 census.

1992: Stratford Oaks Golf Course Opens

The northern section of the former RAF Snitterfield was transformed into the Stratford Oaks Golf Course and Driving Range, which was completed in 1992.

2001: Welcombe Hills Vineyard Established

The Welcombe Hills vineyard was established in 2001. It is located at Vine Cottage, Kings Lane, Snitterfield, and produces English wines from Pinot Noir, Dornfelder, and Bacchus grape varieties.

2002: Snitterfield Village Shop Recognition and Housing Increase

The village shop in Snitterfield was voted the best in England in 2002. Additionally, there was a 10% increase in the number of houses in the village between 2002 and 2003.

2003: Snitterfield Housing Increase

Between 2002 and 2003, Snitterfield experienced a 10% growth in housing.

June 2007: The Foxhunter Pub Fire

The Foxhunter pub in Snitterfield was severely damaged by a fire in June 2007. After being left in a poor state for five years, the local council applied for its demolition. It has since been replaced with residential properties.

August 2009: Welcombe Hills Wine Wins Medals

In August 2009, all five wines produced by the Welcombe Hills vineyard, established in 2001 at Vine Cottage, Kings Lane, Snitterfield, won medals at the Mercian Vineyards Association regional competition.

2010: 2010 General Election

The 2010 general election saw Nadhim Zahawi of the Conservative Party become the MP for Stratford-on-Avon, the constituency that includes Snitterfield.

2011: 2011 Census

The population of Snitterfield was recorded as 1,226 in the 2011 census.

2020: Brexit

In 2020, the UK left the European Union, impacting Snitterfield's representation as it was previously part of the West Midlands electoral region of the European Parliament.