A list of local attractions
Kenilworth Castle has been intimately linked with some of the most important figures in English history. With its impressive Norman keep, John of Gaunt's great hall, and the magnificent buildings raised for Queen Elizabeth I, it is among the largest castle ruins in England.
Bancroft Cruisers provide private, charter and sightseeing river cruises on the beautiful River Avon in the heart of the Shakespeare Country. Based at Stratford upon Avon we are well equipped to provide you and your family with a perfect walk-on sightseeing, or pre-booked, river cruise of 45 minutes or longer.
Situated just 8 miles from Oxford on A44, the Palace was created a World Heritage site in 1987 and is the home of 11th Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.
Open-top bus tour of Stratford-Upon-Avon. Use the 12 hop on and off stops as often as you wish to visit the five Shakespeare Houses and many places of interest. Circular tour last approximatly 1hour. Tickets valid 24 hours. Commentary in 7 different languages, including child's commentary.
Compton Verney opened in 2004 as Warwickshire's largest art gallery. It was founded by British philanthropist Sir Peter Moores through the Peter Moores Foundation as a way of offering visitors informal and enjoyable ways of experiencing art.
Family home to the Markquress & Marchioness of Hertford, Ragley was built in 1680 and is surrounded by parkland and delightful gardens. Rageley contains 18th century furniture, paintings, china and the breathtaking mural by Graham Rust "The Temptations".
Shakespeare's placs and the works of other classic and contemporary writers are performed throughout the year. You can also enjoy mouth-watering cuisine in Quarto's restaurant or cafe-bar, take a theatre tour or browse through our gift shop.
Shakespearience is a new, virtual reality attraction that presents the life and legacy of William Shakespeare in a spectacular and exciting way. Using the latest show techniology and special effects, Shakespearience is a uniquie theatrical experience.
Enjoy the unique pleasure of watching hundreds of the world's most spectacular and colourful butterflies flying all around. You can see them feeding and flying in a wonderful tropical environment.
STEEPLECHASING has taken place at Stratford Racecourse since 1755. Nowadays, we have fifteen meetings a year, most of which take place within the summer months. Equipped with a new glass-fronted Grandstand (opened in 1997) and having won a major award for the care of the racetrack, we are proud to be in the top flight of Britain's smaller courses.
Bursting to the towers with tales or teachery and torture, passion and power and above all fascinating people, times and events. Warwick Castle is so much more than simple a Castle. There is a full programme of events including birds of prey, jousting and t he worlds largest trebuchet.
No visit to Stratford-upon-Avon would be complete without stopping off at Holy Trinity Church, where in the Chancel you will be able to see the graves of William Shakespeare, Anne Hathaway, Thomas Nash, Dr John Hall and his wife Susanne Shakespeare. Also to be seen are a fine set of 15th C Misericords and an ancient chained blue bible.
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