Visit Warwickshire to revel in the heart of Shakespeare’s England. In Stratford-upon-Avon, the theatres of the Royal Shakespeare Company welcome you to witness one of the Bard’s famous plays live. See signature motte-and-bailey forts and romantic Elizabethan love nests with gatehouses and towers. Miles of canals and stairway locks beckon you for pub lunches and picnics. Step back to the Middle Ages in Warwick with streets overhung by timber-framed houses and market squares. Royal Leamington Spa is also home to the Heritage Motor Centre where you can see England’s connection to the motor industry and motor sport. Warwickshire ticks all the boxes when it comes to history lessons.
Warwickshire
Warwickshire
Visit Warwickshire to revel in the heart of Shakespeare’s England. In Stratford-upon-Avon, the theatres of the Royal Shakespeare Company welcome you to witness one of the Bard’s famous plays live. See signature motte-and-bailey forts and romantic Elizabethan love nests with gatehouses and towers. Miles of canals and stairway locks beckon you for pub lunches and picnics. Step back to the Middle Ages in Warwick with streets overhung by timber-framed houses and market squares. Royal Leamington Spa is also home to the Heritage Motor Centre where you can see England’s connection to the motor industry and motor sport. Warwickshire ticks all the boxes when it comes to history lessons.
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Experience life the Shakespearian way
Visit the historic attractions of Shakespeare’s England and see the places that played a role in the playwright’s life.
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
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Experience Stratford-upon-Avon’s River Festival
Stratford-upon-Avon’s River Festival in the summer is a two-day extravaganza on the banks of the River Avon.
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
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Discover the majestic Warwick Castle
Explore the spooky towers and frightening dungeons at Warwick Castle, and uncover its gruesome past spanning over 1100 years.
Location: Warwick, Warwickshire
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Warming Winter Breaks at the Ardencote Spa in Warwick
Looking for a relaxing spa break this winter? Head to the luxurious Ardencote Spa in Warwick & indulge in a festive Let it Snow or Winter Spice package.
Location: Warwick, Warwickshire
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Explore the heart of Shakespeare's England
Get out of the town and explore the romantic countryside and luxurious hotels of Shakespeare’s England in the heart of rural Warwickshire.
Location: Warwickshire
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Murder Mystery Weekend
Elaborate plots, professional actors and the chance to play detective.
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
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Join a festive guided walk in Stratford-upon-Avon
Experience a festive guided walking tour of Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare's home-town on Christmas Day.
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
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Get a taste for Tudor life at Charlecote Park
Join the Lucy family, at the grand home that’s been theirs since the 13th century.
Location: Warwick, Warwickshire
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Get back to nature at Wootton Park
Escape to the countryside and experience the magic of Wootton Park in Warwickshire.
Location: Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire
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Celebrate the birthday of the Bard
Head to Shakespeare’s home town and join in the annual party that marks the anniversary of the playwright’s birth.
Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire
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Woodland Grange Conference & Meeting Venue
Woodland Grange is an AIM-gold accredited meetings & conference venue in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.
Location: Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
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Cycle along a disused railway line in Stratford-upon-Avon
Explore the English countryside saddle side whilst cycling the 5-mile long Stratford Greenway.
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
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Learn from a quarter of a century of acting know-how
Let your budding thespians tread the boards in style, with Warwick's famous acting troupe.
Location: Warwick, Warwickshire
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Visit the hidden hedged gardens of Hill Close Gardens
See the rare survivals of Victorian gardens, which were used by townsfolk who wanted to an escape from the busy town centre.
Location: Warwick, Warwickshire
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Enjoy a relaxing break at Alveston Manor Hotel
Enjoy England’s beautiful countryside at its rural best, along with great hospitality at Billesley Manor.
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
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Discover 400 years of Warwick’s great history
Explore the wonders of a Jacobean mansion, and learn about the Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers.
Location: Warwick, Warwickshire
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Experience 1000 years of history in Coventry
Explore the ruins of Coventry’s medieval cathedral and the contemporary cathedral with its unique 1950s and 1960s artworks.
Location: Coventry, West Midlands
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Ride a Venetian gondola along the River Avon
Experience all the romance of Venice in the heart of Shakespeare’s hometown in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
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Travel through the history of British motoring
Uncover the story of the British motor industry at the British Motor Museum, and come face to face with British motoring icons.
Location: Gaydon / Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
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Experience the ghastly world of the Tudors
Delve into Tudor life at this interactive museum in England's most haunted building.
Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire
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