Days Out in Warwickshire

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Enjoy a great day out in Warwickshire at Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden. One of the largest historic attractions in the West Midlands, the whole family will enjoy exploring the spectacular castle ruinsn and gardens.

In nearby Worcestershire visit the beautiful Witley Court & Gardens, or in Leicestershire explore the towers and tunnels of Ashby Castle.

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Places to visit in Warwickshire

Take a fascinating journey back through time at Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden:

  • Tread the footsteps of a queen in the recreated Elizabethan Garden
  • Enjoy an action-packed live event
  • Explore the impressive ruins on a fantastic family day out

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Places to visit : Warwickshire

Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden

Robert Dudley created this ornate palace to impress his beloved Queen in 1575. The newly re-created Elizabethan Garden, lost for 400 years, is now open to visitors. Vast grounds perfect for exploring.

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Hailes Abbey
Hailes Abbey

Gloucestershire | South West

Founded by the Earl of Cornwall in thanks for surviving a shipwreck. It housed a renowned relic, ‘the Holy Blood of Hailes’: allegedly a phial of Christ’s blood. Great picnic spot. Audio tours.

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Kirby Hall
Kirby Hall

Northamptonshire | East Midlands

Kirby Hall is one of England's greatest Elizabethan and 17th-century houses. Begun by Sir Humphrey Stafford, it was purchased by Sir Christopher Hatton, one of Queen Elizabeth's 'comely young men'.

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Kirby Muxloe Castle
Kirby Muxloe Castle

Leicestershire | East Midlands

The picturesque moated remains - including the fine gatehouse and a complete corner tower - of this brick-built fortified mansion have recently been extensively conserved by English Heritage.

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Rushton Triangular Lodge
Rushton Triangular Lodge

Northamptonshire | East Midlands

This delightful triangular building was designed by Sir Thomas Tresham (father of one of the Gunpowder Plotters) and constructed between 1593 and 1597.

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Witley Court and Gardens
Witley Court and Gardens

Worcestershire

A hundred years ago, Witley Court was one of England's great country houses, hosting many extravagant parties. Today it is a spectacular ruin, the result of a disastrous fire in 1937.

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Events : Warwickshire

Time Travellers Go... Royal
Time Travellers Go... Royal
Venue: Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire
Date: Sun 3 - Tue 5 Jun 2012

See if you have what it takes to join the ranks of royalty in our special royal-themed Time Travellers Go event. Enjoy games and crafts fit for a king or queen and meet some royal characters of times gone by.
Knight School for Dads!
Knight School for Dads!
Venue: Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire
Date: Sun 17 Jun 2012

This Father's Day at Kenilworth Castle, dads and kids can become knights for the day and hone their skills for the medieval battlefield in front of a watchful master tutor.

A Grand Medieval Joust
A Grand Medieval Joust
Venue: Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire
Date: Sat 21 & Sun 22 Jul 2012

Experience the pageantry of a medieval joust and enjoy the thrills and spills as you cheer on your favourite knight! This full day out gives a great insight into medieval life at the castle with music, dance, falconry displays and more!
Time Travellers Go... Rogues & Villains
Time Travellers Go... Rogues & Villains
Venue: Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire
Date: Mon 30 Jul - Fri 3 Aug 2012

Could you be a fearsome highwayman? Your training starts here! Take part in a thrilling musket drill, listen to the myths and legends surrounding our favourite rogues and plan your own ambush.
Time Travellers Go... Gruesome
Time Travellers Go... Gruesome
Venue: Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire
Date: Mon 6 - Fri 10 Aug 2012

Can you stomach the more gruesome side of history? Not for the faint-hearted, take a journey into the horrors of ghastly punishments and terrifying tales from days gone by.

Time Travellers Go... Medieval
Time Travellers Go... Medieval
Venue: Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire
Date: Mon 13 - Fri 17 Aug 2012

How would you have fared 500 years ago? Take a trip back to medieval times to find out, with plenty of fun hands-on activities and games.

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