Places of Interest

Below is a selection of places of interest in Warwick. Please click on the image or text for more information.

 

Warwick Castle

Britain's greatest Mediaeval experience at Warwick Castle. From a Mediaeval household in the Kingmaker exhibition to a Victorian 'Royal Weekend Party'.


Collegiate Church of St Mary

Famous for its Beauchamp Chapel, Medieval/ Tudor tombs and tower. Brass rubbings available.

Hill Close Gardens

This delightful network of individual gardens, separated by high hedges, has recently been restored using Heritage Lottery funding.

Lord Leycester Hospital & Master's Garden

The historic group of buildings that now comprise the Hospital, is now dominated by the ancient Chantry Chapel of St James, built over the West Gate into Warwick by Thomas Beauchamp

Saltisford Canal Trust

Colourful canal urban fringe park, run by local charity on the Saltisford Arm of the Grand Union Canal. 


St John's Museum

A charming Jacobean mansion housing period reconstructions of a Victorian kitchen and classroom. Includes dolls and toys..

St Nicholas Park

Includes a new miniature 18 hole golf course, giant chess board, picnic area, all weather pitch, recreation ground and leisure centre including swimming pool, sports hall and fitness suite.


The Mill Garden

At the bottom of Mill Street is the Mill Garden, famed for the quality of its planting in an unbelievable setting. It was created over a period of sixty years by the late Arthur Measures.

The Queen's Own Hussars Museum

The Cavalry Regiment of the West Midlands - the past to the present Riding into Battle by Horse and Tank One of the three Warwick Military Museums.


Warwickshire Museum - Market Hall

The Warwickshire Museum contains displays of Archaeology, Geology and Natural History, The Great Fire of Warwick and Sheldon's Tapestry Map.


Warwickshire Yeomanry Museum

Uniforms, arms, swords, sabres and selected silver.


Warwick Racecourse

Lying just a few hundred yards from Warwick Castle, Warwick Racecourse retains its historic charm and character.


15 Mar - 1 Jun 2008
Exhibition at Compton Verney


18 Apr - 15 Jun 2008
Introspection - Estramission


16 May - 18 May 2008
Warwick Bach Weekend


17 May - 18 May 2008
Visit Oak and Ash a Floating Hotel


18 May 2008
Concerts in Parks


Warwick Town Map
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