Warwick Castle
Warwick
Warwickshire
England
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Imposing Warwick castle is one of the finest medieval strongholds in Europe. It stands on a Saxon site above this compact river Avon town and its exceptional Norman and later structure hides an interior completely rebuilt during the 17th century.Warwick Castle is home to 1,000 years of secrets, stories and legend. Each year around 800,000 visitors cross the drawbridge to explore one of England's top ten historic attractions. It Includes State Rooms, Royal Weekend Party, Kingmaker exhibition, extensive grounds, torture chambers and dungeons. Medieval banquets are available every Friday and Saturday.
 

The Castle’s story begins with the Mound. A huge earthwork on the banks of the river Avon was constructed by Ethelfleda, daughter of King Alfred the Great, back in AD 914 and further fortified by William of Normandy in 1068, just two years after his conquest of England.

Grounds and gardens

The Castle’s 60 acres of grounds and gardens are, for many, as much of an attraction as the house itself. They include the informal Pageant Field, landscaped by the famous “Capability” Brown; the Peacock Garden, home to the Castle’s flock of peacocks, and the beautiful Victorian Rose Garden,
restored to its former glory in 1986 and reopened by Diana, Princess of Wales. For those with plenty of energy a climb up the Castle’s imposing towers and a stroll along the battlements provides the perfect view of the grounds and the surrounding countryside.
 
Opening Times
The Castle is open every day (except Christmas Day), 10am - 6pm April to September, 10am - 5pm October to March. Last admission half an hour before closing.

Admission Prices
Our Admission Prices vary depending on time of year.

9 Sept 2002 to 28 Feb 2003 (excluding 19 Oct - 3 Nov)
Adults: £10.75
Children: (4-16 years inc) £6.55
OAP: £7.70
Students: £8.20
Family: (2 Adults & 2 Children) £30.00

19 Oct 2002 to 3 Nov 2002
Adults: £12.50
Children: (4-16 years inc) £7.40
OAP: £9.00
Students: £9.40
Family: (2 Adults & 2 Children) £33.00

For more information on opening times and prices go to Warwick Castle official website;

www.warwick-castle.co.uk

  
 
 
 

Getting to Warwick Castle

Warwick Castle is situated at the heart of the country's motorway network with easy access from London by road, rail and air. Shakespeare's Stratford is only eight miles away, and Birmingham is only 26 miles.

     
     
By Road
The Castle is well signposted, and less than two miles from junction 15 of the M40.

By Rail
Warwick Station is approximately one mile from the Castle. Chiltern Railways (www.chilternrailways.co.uk) run a direct service into London Marylebone (1 hour 45 minutes) or Birmingham Snow Hill (www.centraltrains.co.uk).

Telephone 08705 165165 for further details.