Nearby villages include Loxley, Hampton Lucy, Charlecote, Walton and Kineton.

[5] The Chestnut Square area no longer contains commercial premises but the old shop fronts are visible in what are now houses.

[6] Wellesbourne Hall in the village, dates from about 1700 and is grade II* listed,[7] Perhaps the most significant event in Wellesbourne's history was the founding in 1872 of the National Agricultural Labourers Union by Joseph Arch – an event once celebrated by an annual parade,[5] which it was hoped to be revived in 2010.

[3] The initial meetings were held in the historic Stag's Head pub, which the bus shelter is located opposite.

The establishment, which covers 472 acres (191 ha) is recognised internationally for its research in sustainable agriculture, horticulture and food security.

[9] Chedham's Yard, a historic agricultural building with blacksmith's and wheelwright's workshops, won BBC TV's Restoration Village competition in 2006.

[citation needed] Following a boundary change most of Wellesbourne is now in the Parliamentary Constituency of Kenilworth and Southam.

Wellesbourne also has a parish council as the most local tier of government, which is represented by 11 councillors from three wards.