About Nuneaton - Nuneaton is the largest town in the English county of Warwickshire, and the Borough of Nuneaton and Bedworth. Nuneaton is most famous for its associations with the 19th century author George Eliot, who was born on a farm on the Arbury Estate just outside Nuneaton in 1819 and lived in the town for much of her early life. In fiction, Nuneaton is referred to as "Milby" in the George Eliot novel Scenes of Clerical Life. Shopping - The Ropewalk development is a magnet for shoppers in Nuneaton. Open since 1st September 2005, the £70 million Ropewalk shopping centre has taken shape fast. The new centre has changed the shopping landscape in Nuneaton forever, bringing great new
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retailers to the town and providing a modern, stylish retail environment all under one roof. Things to do - Not far from Nuneaton is Hoar Park. Set in the beautiful North Warwickshire countryside, Hoar Park Farm dates back to the 1430's, with existing buildings dating back to 1730. These traditional farm buildings form the centre of the craft village. As well as being a craft, antique, garden centre and children's farm, Hoar Park remains a working farm covering some 143 acres. For days out with children see: www.kidsdaysout.co.uk/
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