Kenilworth Castle

Kenilworth Castle has been intimately linked with some of the most important names in English history. Today, with its impressive Norman keep, Tudor gardens and John of Gaunt's Great Hall, it is among the largest castle ruins in England.It also offers stunning countryside views with the Millennium…
Distance: 12.6 miles away

Lunt Roman Fort

The Lunt Roman fort is in Baginton, near Coventry and is a partial reconstruction of the fort that was established there in 64AD following the Boudiccan rebellion. In 1960 initial excavations uncovered the remains of the defensive ditches of the Roman fort, which led to extensive excavations between…
Distance: 9.9 miles away

Tamworth Castle

Tamworth Castle is a typical Norman motte and bailey castle set in the south‐west corner of what was a Saxon burh, located in order to dominate the approach over two rivers from the south. Explore over 900 years of history in this magnificent castle, which once…
Distance: 12.5 miles away

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre

In Leicestershire on an August morning just over five centuries ago the armies of Richard III and Henry Tudor faced each other on Ambion Hill. The battle that followed ‐ Richard's last stand in the Wars of the Roses ‐ gave England a new king and saw the…
Distance: 6.6 miles away

Stoneleigh Abbey

Would you like to walk in the footsteps of Jane Austen and see the portraits of some of her ancestors Would you like to know who was the inspiration for the story of Anne Elliot in 'Persuasion' or visit Sotherton Court as it is described in 'Mansfield Park'Well…
Distance: 12.6 miles away

Arbury Hall

This TudorElizabethan House was Gothicised by Sir Roger Newdigate in the 18th Century and is regarded as the Gothic Gem of the Midlands. The Hall contains a fine collection of both Oriental and Chelsea porcelain, portraits by Lely, Reynolds, Devis and Romney and furniture by Chippendale and…
Distance: 1.9 miles away

Donington Le Heath Manor

A 13th century stone house ,renovated in the 17th century with gardens that have been re‐created in a 17th century style. Donington‐le‐Heath Manor House was built in the late 13th century and was renovated early in the 17th century. Visitors to the house can now see…
Distance: 14 miles away

Middleton Hall

Attractions include a lakeside walk, two walled gardens, a restored smithy, a courtyard craft centre, cafes, book room and souvenir shop. The Hall is licensed for civil weddings, hosts receptions, conferences and other social functions. Private visits with conducted tours are available by arrangement.In the 17th Century the…
Distance: 11.3 miles away

St Mary´s Guildhall

St Mary's Guildhall served as the centre of King Henry VI's court during the Wars of the Roses and as a prison to Mary, Queen of Scots. William Shakespeare is thought to have staged his plays here and writer George Elliot, who knew the hall well, used…
Distance: 7.6 miles away

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