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Developed from the original castle built by William the Conqueror in 1068, Warwick Castle is a medieval castle in Warwickshire. Through its activities and daily shows, Warwick Castle makes history exciting and educational for kids of all ages.
Highlights of the castle include the Princess Tower and the gruesome Castle Dungeon … do you have the guts to go down there? The castle itself has fascinating architecture, and gives you incredible views of the surrounding landscape from within. You can explore the majestic castle interior – your kids will love the armour statues, portraits and lavish furniture on display. For a breath of fresh air, step out into the castle’s magnificent landscaped gardens. Here, you can see incredible topiary peacocks, ponds and fountains whilst strolling across the castle’s rolling lawns.
Special events frequently take place at Warwick Castle, sometimes with a Horrible Histories twists. Check out a falconry display or watch as the trebuchet is fired! Check what’s on before you go so as not to miss anything!
As Warwick Castle is also very close to the River Avon, you can also take a visit across the river to its inner island, where the 5th Countess of Warwick housed exotic animals in the 1890s.
You can extend your trip with a night in the Knight’s Village! For aspiring knights and princesses, stay in a woodland lodge for a special evening with medieval entertainment and free second day castle tickets – giving you more time to explore everything on offer.
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This is not just any Castle!!
Be prepared to be amazed, and taken back in time to days of Yore… even the winding walk up from the car park to the Castle is glorious.
From incredibly talented Bowmen showing off their Archery skills (with added banter) find out where the 2 finger salute DIDN’T originate, and why recovered skeletons of Bowmen have one arm considerably longer than the other – Ouch!
The Falconers Quest has to be the best Falconry display in the UK…not only the biggest, rarest birds to be seen (and felt, swooping feet above you if you’re lucky) but an incredible story told and acted throughout, of the ‘Epic quest of discovery to find the finest birds in all the Land’ 600 years ago. The best.
The Time Tower ( my boys and I are obsessed with it), the Dungeon Tour (maybe a bit scary for my 6 yr old but no nightmares ),the walk down to the Mill and Engine House with absolutely beautiful views, The Kingmaker, the ramparts walk (great for the glutes) are just a small mention of the things to do and see here. Everytime we visit we all wish we didn’t have to leave, it’s magical and enchanting and my boys 7 and 12 love love love it here.
Lots of great places to eat.. courtyard refreshments including pop up pizza or fish and chips stall, the Undercroft Cafe or if you fancy yourself a bit Elizabeth Bennet then head to the Conservatory Tea House ( built in 1786) in the Peacock Garden. Peacocks included of course.
I could go on, but I won’t… a day here is not enough, it’s incredible for children, wondrous for adults, and we can’t wait to go back this summer.
Absolutely wonderful for a family trip. Just be aware that not everything is included in the park ticket (Dungeons for example). And it’s a 30 minute walk from field car park to the Castle.
Well worth it, though!