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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Step back in time to Shakespeare's family farm
Experience the sights, sounds and smells of a real Tudor farm at Mary Arden's Farm and try your hand at archery.
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
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Enjoy a romantic escape in Shakespeare’s England
Shakespeare’s England, home to Romeo and Juliet - the greatest love story of all time, is the perfect place for a romantic escape.
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
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Sing along to folk favourites at the Warwick Folk Festival
For four days each summer, Warwick is awash with the sights and sounds of folk music from across the world.
Location: Warwick, Warwickshire
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Raise your glass for a real taste of the Cotswolds
Come, see, taste and buy outstanding natural spirits at the Cotswolds Distillery and stay at a renowned inn nearby for more foodie delights.
Location: Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire
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Enjoy Champagne and real ale at The Fuzzy Duck
Test out the real ales or treat yourself to a glass of bubbly before bed at this unpretentious country pub in the heart of Shakespeare country.
Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire
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Explore the home of rugby
After the game, take the opportunity to discover where and how it all began in the Warwickshire market town of Rugby.
Location: Rugby, Warwickshire
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Indulge your palate at the elegant Mallory Court Hotel
Discover a foodie treat in the heart of Warwickshire at Mallory Court Hotel’s The Dining Room in Royal Leamington Spa.
Location: Royal 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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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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Discover Capability Brown landscapes in Coventry
Stay at Coombe Abbey, a 12th century Cistercian abbey turned luxury hotel with formal gardens and tranquil lake in a parkland setting.
Location: Coventry, West Midlands
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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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Take afternoon tea at Coombe Abbey
Enjoy afternoon or a cream tea, a great English tradition, in the beautiful surroundings of Coombe Abbey, near Coventry.
Location: Coventry, West Midlands
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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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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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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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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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Transport yourself to the tropics at Stratford’s Butterfly Farm
Lush landscapes and hundreds of colourful creatures are waiting for you at the UK’s largest butterfly farm.
Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon, 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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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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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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