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The Warwickshire Travel Guide introduces Warwickshire, the county synonymous with Shakespeare and known as Shakespeare’s county. Shakespeare’s home town of Stratford Upon Avon is an extremely popular destination for many tourists from around the world, with much to see and do for fans of the legendary literary figure.



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Overview and Attractions

Other famous attractions include Warwick Castle one of the best visited attractions in the UK. Other grand buildings include the impressive Kenilworth Castle, a grand medieval fortress. Warwickshire has its fair share of manors and stately homes such as Baddesley Clinton, a great example of a moated medieval manor house in England. The house dates back to the 14th century, and has been altered little for hundreds of years, benefiting from panelled rooms, family portraits and come complete with a dramatic history.

The countryside of Warwickshire is in keeping with the romantic image of the best of rural England, with country lanes and villages along the way. It is a great county to tour around in with lots of interesting villages to discover each with its own distinct character. Increasingly popular among visitors is to stay in local small hotels and family run accommodation to get a real feel of the local culture, customs and village life.

Warwick sits on the banks of the River Avon, much of the town was destroyed by fire back in 1694, though its famous castle remained. Warwick is noted for its fine historical building and most of the attractions of Warwick lie within a manageable radius meaning visitors can walk between them. A visit to see the attractions and the castle can be undertaken in a day with the minimum of fuss.

Leamington Spa became Royal Leamington Spa after Queen Victoria came to the town back in 1838 and has remained a popular destination for tourists ever since. Leamington is located close to the centre of England, at Lillington, there is a tree called the Midland Oak, to the north-east of the town. There is a plaque proclaiming that the tree marks the very centre of the country. The town’s mineral waters were first discovered in 1586, but the Royal Pump Room and Baths were not opened until 1814. Currently the Pump Room houses the Town’s Art Gallery & Museum, the Royal Spa Centre is a theatre for the arts and Library and Tourist Information Centre. For more information please see:

Royal Lemington Spa Information

Nuneaton is situated on the edges of the Warwickshire coalfields, the industries in the town have been ribbon weaving, engineering and mining. Nuneaton grew at a fast pace due to its large textile industry. The Rope Walk Shopping Centre offers shoppers a wide range of shops to enjoy. The Nuneaton Carnival Procession & Gala is Warwickshire’s largest Carnival and takes place on the third Saturday of June. It is full of fun and worth a visit should you be visiting then.

Stratford-upon-Avon has a historic mix of heritage, culture and drama and is synonymous around the world as Shakespeare’s home town. You can explore the five houses with connections to Shakespeare such as Anne Hathaway’s Cottage to see an insight in to his life. You can then enjoy some of his renowned works performed throughout the year performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company, which has two theatres in Stratford. There are also other attractions in the town, you can venture out on a boat on the River Avon. To explore the local area the sightseeing buses allow you to via hop-on and hop-off, there are also historic houses in the area. There are many types of shops in Stratford from boutiques to a farmers and craft market. If you enjoy exploring and looking for different types of gifts, you are sure to find something here. For further information please see:

Stratford-Upon-Avon

Warwick Castle is one of the most popular historic attractions in the UK due to its size, scenic location and history. The castle originally created as a defence from Danish invaders was later enlarged by William the Conqueror. Modern day visitors can explore the history of the castle. See its dungeons, fortifications and living quarters, and see the Rose Garden and formal gardens. There is a display of waxwork figures. Jesters, archers and craftsmen show their skills to the public in the summer, there are also re-enactments of battles and tournaments from yesteryear to give you a real sense of history. For further information please see:

Warwick Castle

Kenilworth Castle is famous as the largest castle ruin in England. The castle is without what was once its most striking feature, the great lake, measuring a kilometre long and half a kilometre wide, which all but surrounded the medieval castle. Although the castle is now in ruins the red sandstone remains of the Norman keep. The castle was once enlarged and fell in to ruins after the English civil war. The castle is a dramatic sight among the gentle rolling Warwickshire countryside, the history, charm and sheer impressive nature of the castle make it among the jewels in the English Heritage crown. For more information please see:

Kenilworth Castle

Anne Hathaway’s Cottage is among the best known buildings in the UK, it dates back to the 15th century. It is set in beautiful surroundings with a stunning garden, this picturesque cottage is where Shakespeare came to visit his bride, Anne Hathaway. There are many 16th century fireplaces still in place and the remains of the original Great Hall are still visible. The bedroom upstairs contains an Elizabethan wooden bedstead and it is thought this is the bed that Anne Hathaway was born upon. The cottage belonged to the Hathaway family until 1892, when it was bought, by The Birthplace Trust. The Trust restored it to its original splendour including the original open hearth fireplace. For more information please see:

Anne Hathaway’s Cottage

Shakespeare’s Birthplace is among the most famous and most visited literary landmarks in the UK. It is thought it was in this house that Shakespeare was born and spent his early years. The house originally belonged to Shakespeare’s father, a Stratford businessman. The Shakespeare Birthday Committee obtained the Henley Street house in 1847 and a project to restore the house to past glories was underway. The Birthplace was originally made of local materials such as with oak timber and blue stone from Wilmcote. Much of the original stone, beams and fireplaces are still in place and the house has furnished with Elizabethan furniture. The Visitors’ Centre holds a comprehensive exhibition about Shakespeare’s life. The Birthplace is reached via the well tended gardens, containing trees, flowers and herbs that were mentioned in Shakespeare’s works. For more information please see:

Shakespeare’s Birthplace

Rugby Art Gallery and Museum takes you through 2,000 years of Rugby’s history. Learn what life was like for the Roman residents and see a video about the mysteries of Roman Tripontium. There has been much research done to arrive at the Tripontium. The social history gallery shows the ups and downs of Rugby in the areas of home, work and community over the years. There are some great art works here with work from the likes of Spencer and Lowry among others. Exhibitions of paintings from the Rugby Collection form part of the gallery programme. The gallery has a regularly changing exhibition and is sure to be a hit with art aficionados. For more information please see:

Rugby Art Gallery and Museum

The Loft Theatre is located in Leamington on the south bank of the river Leam. The Loft Theatre Company is among the most highly regarded non-professional producing theatre companies. The company was founded back in 1922 and through the years has built up a good reputation for the high quality of its work. The air conditioned auditorium makes for a great place to sit back and enjoy the live performances on offer. In addition there is a bar and coffee lounge to enjoy some refreshments. For more information please see:

Loft Theatre

Robbie’s Restaurant is located in Warwick, this friendly eatery benefits from friendly staff, a pleasing atmosphere and has a modern British menu. There is a good choice of dishes on the menu with a number of starters and mains. A particular highlight is the home made ice cream perfect to end any meal. Here visitors can enjoy dining in a 15th Century building, there is also a wide selection of excellent wines and champagnes available. Dishes are cooked to order using fine quality ingredients and they cater for special dietary requirements. For more information please see:

Robbie’s Restaurant

Catalan is a bar & restaurant located in Warwick. On offer are freshly prepared tapas dishes during the day and until the early evening, whilst the dinner menu that is mediterranean-influenced is available from early evening. The bar and restaurant have a chic feel to them and the relaxing holiday feel adds to the relaxed dining environment. There is latin music played for that extra mediterranean feel, there is also live music played for diners to enjoy with a great mix of flamenco and jazz acoustic guitar music. For more information please see:

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Accommodation in Warwickshire caters to suit most budgets from those on a budget to those looking for hotels offering more luxury. It is well worth doing your research to ensure your hotel is actually located at a convenient location for your needs and that it offers you the facilities you require. There are a range of fine hotels available in Warwickshire, for further information please see:

Warwickshire Hotels


The Warwickshire Travel Guide has revealed some of Warwickshire’s attractions for visitors. The county is synonymous with Shakespeare and the famous town of Stratford Upon Avon is a mecca for tourists from around the world who flock to see the indelible mark Shakespeare that left. Other popular tourist draws also reside in the county including Warwick Castle and Kenilworth Castle. There are great examples of fine historical architecture in the county and this helps retain much to the heritage of the area. The Midlands location of the county and the road and rail links mean it is located conveniently for visitors to come and enjoy its attractions.

Warwickshire Travel Guide

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