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Burton Dassett Country Park is situated around the tiny village of Burton Dassett in the Warwickshire Countryside close to Southam to the south of Warwick. First created in 1971 on the site of former ironstone quarry, the park offers spectacular...
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Charlecote Park is one of the most beautiful areas of parkland anywhere in this region. Surrounded by good looking mature trees, the park has been landscaped in order to provide a charming and sweet smelling environment that is always...
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The Court House in Jury Street is an impressive 18th Century building that was both designed and built by Francis Smith between 1724 and 1731. The court house has a ballroom above it and a figure of Justice that...
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This fine museum tells the interesting story of one of the oldest regiments in the nation and the way it has developed since the foundations of the institution in 1674. There is a great deal to see and do...
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Although never actually a hospital, the Lord Leycester Hospital is a key attraction in the historic city centre of Warwick. Located on the High Street, it was home to ex-servicemen for many years with a series of 14th century buildings...
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Oken’s House is so named because it was the home of Thomas Oken who was, as the plaque on the wall testifies, “a great benefactor to Warwick” who died in the house in 1573. The house used to also...
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There are two unusual pillar boxes in Warwick that stand at the East and West gates of the city. They were cast in the mid 1800s in the shape of Doric columns by the Eagle Foundry in Birmingham....
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Playbox Theatre is theatre for everyone with young people at it’s heart. Playbox believes that the arts belong to all of society, not just the older generation and aims to be an environment where the pulsating dynamic of live performance...
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Located within the medieval Lord Leycester Hospital, close to the town centre, this museum offers a comprehensive insight into the history of the regiment and the people that have served within it. Starting with its foundations in the late...
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St Mary’s Church is situated in the centre of Warwick and is famous for its beautiful Beauchamp Chapel where the medieval tomb of Richard Beauchamp can be found. Many of the Earls of Warwick are also buried in the...
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St John’s House Museum contains a vast array of diverse displays and exhibitions that make the centre appeal to all ages. The Victorian Laundry allows you to try and identify the difference between a poser and a dolly, and...
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Britain’s Greatest Mediaeval Experience. Prepare for battle in the award winning “Kingmaker”, then descend into the darkness of the Dungeon or brave the Torture Chamber. Feel the weight of a sword in the Armoury and explore the impressive Towers and...
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Warwick Racecourse is situated in the heart of the historic less than half-a-mile from Warwick Castle and stages horse racing throughout the year. Jump racing (National Hunt) takes place from November through to March and includes prestigious Saturday afternoon fixtures...
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This museum covers the history of the Warwickshire Yeomanry, one of the most historic parts of the British Army, from its formation in 1794 to 1954. There is an impressive collection of uniforms, weapons, memorabilia and a famous painting...
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