Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden

Take your family to one of England’s most spectacular castle ruins in Warwickshire, and discover links to some major historical figures – including ‘Bad’ King John, Henry V, and Henry VIII. However, Kenilworth is most famously associated with Robert Dudley and Queen Elizabeth I. Elizabeth kept Dudley’s last letter to her in a casket by her bed until she died. View a copy of this letter, and explore Leicester’s gatehouse where Dudley courted his Queen – both part of a multi-million pound investment. This includes two exhibitions, a brand new audio tour that brings Kenilworth’s eventful past to life and the recreation of the original Elizabethan garden.

 


 

General Exterior view with cattle in foreground
General Exterior view with cattle in foreground (c) English Heritage Photo Library
Aerial View -   Aerial View (c) General Exterior view with cattle in foreground -   General Exterior view with cattle in foreground (c) The garden from the gatehouse -   A view over the Elizabethan garden from the top level of Leicester's gatehouse (c) The newly opened garden -   Visitors enjoy the newly opened garden (c) Aviary and planting -   The bejewelled aviary stands tall beyond colourful planting (c)
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