Warwickshire – home of the Bard and some pretty poetic towns and villages too.
Romance. Murder. Bloodthirsty battles. Most castles have exciting histories – but the here and now can sometimes be more ‘meh’ than ‘yeah’. Not at... Keep reading
Touring around this county is a condensed course in English Literature. From Shakespeare’s old stomping ground at Stratford-upon-Avon to J.R.R. Tolkien’s wedding venue Warwick Castle, the magic of words is in the bricks. It’s not bad for music either – the 80s ska revival launched in Coventry with bands like The Specials and The Selecter.
What else is good in Warwick?
Royal Leamington Spa, Rugby and Atherstone are always worth a visit. There’s good food and drink from local producers. And the whole county is criss-crossed with canals where life gets a little slower and a lot more serene.
Need some ideas for kids? The Jump In trampoline park in Warwick will wear them out a bit and West Midlands Safari Park isn’t too far either.
The infamous car chase scene from The Italian Job was actually filmed in Warwickshire.
Tell us who you are and where you love to spend your free time and we will try and work our magic.
