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Stratford-Upon-Avon
William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564 in Stratford-on-Avon. He was the most documented Elizabethean playright who was recognized in his own lifetime. After retiring and making his will out on March 25, 1616, Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616. There was nothing recorded of the cause of his death. More
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Kenilworth Castle
Kenilworth Castle has been intimately linked with some of the most important names in English history. Today, with its Tudor gardens, its impressive Norman ‘keep’ and John of Gaunt’s Great Hall, it is the largest castle ruin in England. The first castle at Kenilworth was built 50 years after the Norman conquest. More
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Warwick Castle
The finest Mediaeval Castle
in England, rises majestically from the banks of the River Avon on a site fortified
by William the Conqueror in 1068. For centuries, Warwick Castle
was home to the mighty Earls of Warwick, who were to play such key
roles in the Wars of the Roses and the Hundred Years War with France. More
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Stoneleigh Park Exhibition & Conference Centre
Stoneleigh-park offers and unparalleled range of facilities aimed at the conference and event professional. The purpose built exhibition space provides a backdrop for trade and public exhibitions, corporate events and product launches. More
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National Exhibition Centre (NEC)
The busiest exhibition venue in
Europe and one of the largest. It holds 190,000 square metres of
space in 20 halls - far bigger than any other centre in the UK.
The NEC stages 200 exhibitions every year, 65% of them trade, covering
virtually every area of industry and commerce. More
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Hatton Country World
Combining the best of select shopping and leisure; the shopping facilities contain shops that have, and maintain, unique crafts using traditional methods. There is plenty to do and see in the Park Farm for the children -with many farm animals and a host of smaller attractions and games to them amused for hours. More
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Coventry Transport Museum
At Coventry Transport Museum visitors can explore over 150 years of unique history and there's something different round every corner. Where else can you see the earliest British cars and cycles, Queen Mary's State Limousine, a De Lorean 'back from the future' and two Land Speed record holders - all under one roof? More
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Heritage Motor Centre
The Heritage Motor Centre is home to the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust, which maintains the largest collection in the world of classic, vintage and veteran British cars. With 300 historic British cars in the collection, the museum, charts the history of the British car industry from the turn of the century to the present day. More
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Compton Verney
As Warwickshires largest art gallery, Compton Verney offers a unique experience where art can be viewed over 20 gallery spaces in the remarkable setting of a conserved and extended Grade 1 listed Robert Adam mansion, located in 120 acres of parkland, landscaped by 'Capability' Brown. More |
