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  • The Turks Head Gets a New Sign

    The Turks Head pub and its new sign on Alcester High Street, with St Nicholas Church in the background
    The Turks Head on Alcester High Street with its new pub sign, photographed on 13 August 2026, with St Nicholas Church in the background.

    A familiar sight on Alcester High Street has had a small but noticeable change, with The Turks Head unveiling a new pub sign.

    The new hanging sign, photographed on 13 August 2026, can be seen prominently above the pavement outside the pub. It features a refreshed design with The Turks Head lettering beneath a colourful Celtic-style knot.

    The photograph also captures a particularly colourful summer view along the High Street towards St Nicholas Church, with Alcester’s hanging baskets in full bloom and red, white and blue bunting stretching across the street.

    The Turks Head occupies a prominent position in the centre of Alcester, and its hanging sign has long formed part of the High Street streetscape. The new design represents another small change to the town centre and one worth recording as part of Alcester’s changing appearance.

  • Alcester Street Market 2026 Draws Crowds to the High Street

    Alcester Street Market 2026 Draws Crowds to the High Street

    Alcester’s annual Court Leet Street Market returned to the High Street on Sunday, bringing together traders, entertainers and visitors from across Warwickshire. The event, organised by the Alcester Court Leet, is one of the town’s best-loved traditions and features market stalls, live music, competitions and family entertainment throughout the afternoon. The market officially runs from 1pm until 5pm and forms part of Alcester’s busy programme of community events.

    One of the busiest spots during this year’s event was outside the Turks Head pub, where local band The Texan Peacocks attracted large crowds with a live performance. From the air, the scale of the gathering was easy to appreciate, with visitors filling the High Street and surrounding historic streets.

    The drone photographs below show the market from a unique perspective, capturing St Nicholas Church, Alcester’s historic town centre and the rolling Warwickshire countryside that surrounds the town.

    Aerial view of Alcester Street Market in Warwickshire, showing market stalls along the High Street with St Nicholas Church and surrounding countryside visible.
    Alcester Street Market viewed from above during the June 2026 market, with stalls lining the historic High Street.
    Drone view of Alcester town centre during Street Market day, showing market stalls along the High Street and surrounding Warwickshire countryside.
    A wide aerial view of Alcester Street Market, with the High Street filled with visitors and market stalls.
    Large crowd gathered outside the Turks Head pub in Alcester during the Street Market, watching a live performance by the Texan Peacocks.
    Crowds gather outside the Turks Head pub as the Texan Peacocks entertain visitors during Alcester Street Market.
    Aerial view of Alcester Street Market showing crowds outside the Turks Head pub, St Nicholas Church tower and the historic High Street.
    Visitors gather outside the Turks Head pub while browsing Alcester Street Market on a busy June afternoon.
    Overhead drone view of Alcester Street Market, St Nicholas Church and crowds gathered outside the Turks Head pub during a live music performance.
    A bird’s-eye view of Alcester Street Market, with visitors enjoying the market and live entertainment outside the Turks Head pub.
    Drone view of Alcester Street Market with St Nicholas Church in the foreground and the Warwickshire countryside beyond.
    St Nicholas Church overlooks Alcester Street Market during a busy June market day.
    Aerial view of Alcester town centre with St Nicholas Church, the High Street and surrounding Warwickshire countryside during Street Market day.
    Alcester’s historic town centre surrounded by rolling Warwickshire countryside during the June Street Market.

    The Court Leet Street Market remains one of Alcester’s most popular annual events, bringing together local traders, entertainers and visitors from across Warwickshire. Judging by the crowds filling the High Street and gathering outside the Turks Head, this year’s event was another successful day for the town.