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You don't just visit Britain's Greatest Mediaeval Experience. You live it!
Bursting to the towers with tales of treachery and torture, passion and power and above all fascinating people, times and events, Warwick Castle is so much more than simply a castle. Experience preparations for battle, feel the weight of a sword, get a soldier's eye view from beneath a battle helmet, see lavishly decorated State Rooms and watch as a household prepares for a Victorian party.
Kingmaker
How would you feel if you were preparing for what might be your last day on earth? Richard Neville, Kingmaker and Earl of Warwick is thinking just that as he prepares his
extensive household for the Battle of Barnet in 1471. Walk through his household and meet Fortune, Neville's mighty warhorse. See the Armourers at work, making chain mail and the ladies of the wash house as they sing whilst they work. As the Kingmaker rallies his troops will you decide to join him in battle or run while you can…?Towers and Ramparts
Scale the towers and ramparts and enjoy stunning views of the Castle and the town of Warwick. Here you can really imagine yourself as a mediaeval bowman ready to defend the Castle - waiting on the ramparts with your bow, for the enemy to approach and for
you to take aim.Death or Glory
Spanning 800 years, our arms and armour collection shows the bloody and brutal nature of war during mediaeval times and beyond. Discover how great armies protected themselves and see the world from a soldier's point of view - through the narrow slit of a steel battle helmet. Find out if you're man enough to win on the battlefield and handle the weight of a broadsword.Dungeon and Torture Chamber
When you descend into the airless, dark and damp dungeon in the depths of the Castle you leave the outside world behind. Down in the dungeon you can't hear anything - and no-one outside can hear
you… Be thankful you can walk out again as many who made the journey before you didn't. If you have the stomach for it, a walk through the Torture Chamber will tell you all you need to know about mediaeval torture, if you want to know!Warwick Ghosts - Alive
Stabbed by his manservant during an argument over money, Sir Fulke Greville lies dying in his bedchamber. Centuries on, he is loathe to leave his beloved Warwick Castle. His grisly death is now recreated in terrifyingly realistic detail. Warwick Ghosts - Alive is a live-action recreation of his death. Using live actors, scary sound effects and visual effects, this experience
is not for the faint-hearted.An additional charge applies- pre-booking is advised to guarantee admission to the experience. May not be suitable for under 8s.
Royal Weekend Party
Journey through a meticulous recreation of a Victorian house party and see some of the most revered and respected figures of society in the late 1800s. Guests and household staff alike are preparing for a lavish party although for some, dinner and drinks are not the only things on their min - find out for yourself some of the intrigue, gossip and scandal surrounding some of the guests.Mill and Engine House
Originally built in the 12th century, the Mill and Engine House brought electric
light to the Castle for the first time in 1894. Now the Mill is restored to its former glory you can meet the Mill Manager and discover for yourself how electricity was generated to light up the Castle.Grounds and Gardens
The Castle's grounds and gardens provide a tranquil setting at any time of the year - from the 'Capability' Brown landscape of the Pageant Field with Conservatory and the Peacock Garden to the River Island where a menagerie was once housed, the Castle has 60 acres for visitors to enjoy.Warwick Castle has a jam-packed calendar of events including jousting and the world's largest trebuchet in action over the summer.
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Opening Times
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(2006 times)
Warwick Castle is open every day except Christmas DayJanuary to March: 10.00am - 5.00pm. April to September: 10.00am - 6.00pm. October to December 10.00am - 5.00pm. We recommend you allow at least 3 and a half hours to see everything. |
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Admission Charges
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(2006 prices)
Off Peak - 9th January to 31st March, and 30th October to 7th January 07:Adult £13.95; Senior Citizen £9.95; Student £10.75; Child £8.95; Family £38.00. Standard - 1st April to 21st July, and 4th September to 29th October: Adult £15.95; Senior Citizen £11.95; Student £11.95; Child £9.95; Family £45.00. Peak - 22nd July to 3rd September: Adult £17.95; Senior Citizen £12.95; Student £12.95; Child £10.95; Family £48.00. Parking prices vary between £2.50 and £5.00 depending on which car park is used. |
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Directions
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By Road: 2 miles from Junction 15 of the M40. Just follow the signs. Driving Times to Warwick Castle: Stratford 20 mins, Birmingham 40 mins, London 1hr 30 mins, Manchester 2 hrs, Leeds 2 hrs. By Rail: Chiltern Railways, London Marylebone direct to Warwick. |
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Nearby Attractions
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Royal Pump Rooms Leamington Spa
(2 Miles)*
The Town's Art Gallery and Museum, Library and Tourist Information Centre are all in the restored Royal Pump Rooms building, alongside the existing Assembly Room and a Café. |
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Kenilworth Castle
(5 Miles)*
There's a fascinating journey through hundreds of years of history at Kenilworth Castle - once the scene of Royal battles in the Middle Ages. |
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Baddesley Clinton Hall
(6 Miles)*
Enjoy a day at Baddesley Clinton, the medieval moated manor house with hidden secrets! One the most enchanting properties owned by the National Trust, Baddesley Clinton has seen little change since 1633 when Henry Ferrers 'the Antiquary' died. |
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Nearby Hotels
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Holiday Inn Leamington Spa
(1 Mile)*
The modern and comfortable, Holiday Inn Leamington Spa is situated between the towns of Leamington Spa and Warwick and because of its close proximity to Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Castle, is ideal for visiting 'Shakespeare Country'. |
Holiday Inn Leamington Spa (2 Night Offer and 1 Dinner)
(1 Mile)*
The modern and comfortable, Holiday Inn Leamington Spa is situated between the towns of Leamington Spa and Warwick and because of its close proximity to Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Castle, is ideal for visiting 'Shakespeare Country'. |
Holiday Inn Express Warwick
(1 Mile)*
The Express By Holiday Inn Warwick is located at Jct 15 of the M4O making it an ideal base for the leisure traveller. All of the bedrooms are equipped with direct dial telephones, tea/coffee making facilities. |
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