The county of Warwickshire - Shakespeare country - lies in the heart of England and is a one of Englands most historic counties with the splendid medieval castles of Warwick Castle and Kenilworth. The county is only 2 hours from London and 30 minutes from Birmingham International Airport. Warwickshire (from the Anglo-Saxon meaning "The farm by a river dam") was split in 1974 when Birmingham, Englands second largest city was relocated in West Midlands. Warwickshire features the remains of the Forest of Arden portrayed by Shakespeare in As You Like It and Edgehill - the English Civil War battleground.
The countys main industries are engineering and textiles and most of its products agricultural. The most famous son of Warwickshire is, without doubt, William Shakespeare. Historic Warwick has many buildings of interest to the visitor including Warwick Castle - the finest Medieval Castle in England, the Lord Leycester Hospital which was established as an old soldiers home in 1571.
Compton Verney - Art gallery, historic mansion and landscaped parkland in Warwickshire. Compton Verney is a renowned art gallery and visitor att...
Draycote Water - A scenic reservoir with walking, cycling and wildlife in Warwickshire. Draycote Water is a large reservoir set in the Warwicksh...
Go Cotswolds - Award winning small group tours of the beautiful Cotswolds. Go Cotswolds is a family run tour company based in Stratford-upon-Avo...
Kenilworth Castle - Explore one of England's most impressive medieval fortresses. Kenilworth Castle in Warwickshire is one of the most remar...
Lord Leycester Hospital - Discover one of Britain's finest surviving medieval buildings in Warwick. The Lord Leycester Hospital in Warwick i...
Shakespeare's Birthplace - Step into the childhood home of England's greatest playwright. Shakespeare's Birthplace is a beautifully ...
Stockton Village - Discover centuries of history in a traditional Warwickshire village. Stockton is a historic village and civil parish in the S...
Stratford Butterfly Farm - Experience a tropical rainforest filled with free flying butterflies. Stratford Butterfly Farm is one of the most pop...
The MAD Museum - Discover the UK's only permanent museum dedicated to mechanical art. The MAD Museum, located in the centre of Stratford-upo...
Upton House and Gardens - Explore a magnificent art collection in a beautiful country estate. Upton House and Gardens is an elegant country hous...