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a Castle in the town of Warwick, in the county of Warwickshire

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About Warwick Castle

The first military encampment was built on the banks of the river Avon in Warwickshire by Ethelfleda, sister of Edward the Elder, who ordered the building of a 'burh' in 914 AD to protect the small hill top settlement of Warwick from Danish invaders who were a constant threat to the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia.

Later, in 1068, one of England's most famous invaders of all, William the Conquerer built the first true castle at Warwick. The castle consisted of no more than a timber stockade around the top and base of a large earth mound. It was built to secure the Norman supply line to the north of England and as a Norman stronghold near the midlands. Inside the stockade was a square timber tower with wooden buildings lining the inside of the palisade.

It was in 1260 that stone began to replace the timber structure, and so began what stands today, and hundreds of years of facinating history as the earls and Kings of England ruled, fought, seized, kidnapped, murdered, lived and prospered over the centuries, each adding their own bit of interesting history to what can be found in and around the magnificent Warwick Castle.

Warwick Castle is a breathtaking sight on the banks of the River Avon, just a few miles from Shakespeare’s home of Stratford upon Avon. The truly magnificent English castle draws you in from the moment you see it's walls and turrets on your approach. As you cross the drawbridge be prepared to travel back in time as the castle comes to life and begins to reveal a thousand years of secrets, stories, myths and legends. Witness castle life at first hand, visit the torture chamber in the depths of the dungeons with it's pits and racks and grisly torture devises that were once used on it's many unfortunate guests. Visit the Ghost tower where you'll hear the story of Sir Fulke Greville who's restless spirit haunts the castle to this very day after he was murdered there. Feel the weight of swords in the castles armoury, try on a helmet or practise your longbow skills. Warwick castle also has some beautifully landscaped gardens created by Capability Brown in the mid 1700's. These gardens are well worth setting aside more time for and exploring. In the summertime they are covered in a blanket of yellow as around 90,000 flowers come into bloom. These beautiful gardens were once home to the Countess of Warwick's menagerie which included Japanese deer, racoons, geese, an ant bear, a baby elephant, and an emu that became famous for chasing a frightened bishop through the castle grounds. There is so much more to discover and enjoy at Warwick Castle that you'll find it a trully memorable day out for all the family.
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Recommended towns near Warwick Castle

Warwick in the county of Warwickshire (0.4 miles, 0.6 km)
Warwick offers its visitors the chance to explore England's fascinating history with fine medieval buildings and a truly magnificent castle.
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Royal Leamington Spa in the county of Warwickshire (2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction E)
This town has a history stretching back to the Doomsday Book, but it was Queen Victoria who put the "Royal" into Leamington Spa when she bestowed the title in 1838.
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Kenilworth in the county of Warwickshire (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction N)
Kenilworth is a pleasant town located in the spacious Warwickshire countryside, it is a town with an 'air of gentility' that tells you that this is a prosperous place with a long, illustrious history.
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Compton Verney in the county of Warwickshire (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction S)
The village of Compton Verney takes it name from the great house acquired in the 15th-century by the ruthless Verney family.
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Combrook in the county of Warwickshire (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction S)
A village to relish, set in leafy countryside bounded by quiet waterways.
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Stratford-upon-Avon in the county of Warwickshire (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction SW)
Stratford Upon Avon is a beautiful historic market town in the County of Warwickshire. Famous as the birthplace of the legendry playwright William Shakespeare
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Henley in Arden in the county of Warwickshire (8.2 miles, 13.1 km, direction W)
Hidden deep amonst the leafy lanes of Warwickshire, close to what little remains of the ancient Forest of Arden, lies the pleasant Market town of Henley-in-Arden.
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Ryton-on-Dunsmore in the county of Warwickshire (8.7 miles, 14.1 km, direction NE)
Located in the countryside between Rugby and Coventry, this delightful village is probably best known for it's ancient parish church.
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Lapworth in the county of Warwickshire (8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction NW)
The village has a delightful mix of ancient properties that mingle harmoniously with barn conversions and new build.
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Coventry in the county of West Midlands (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction N)
Coventry has been at the heart of industry for many decades and has a great industrial past.
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Nearby travel help

Warwick Station	(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)
Warwick Parkway Station	(1.3 miles, 2.2 km, direction W)
M40 Junction 14	(1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction S)
M40 Junction 15	(1.8 miles, 2.8 km, direction SW)
Birmingham International Airport	(13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction NW)
East Midlands Airport	(39.8 miles, 64.0 km, direction N)
Warwick Castle to London	(81.8 miles, 131.7 km, direction SE)

Accommodation & Hotels near Warwick Castle

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Lord Leycester Hotel	(0.4 miles, 0.7 km)
The Globe Hotel	(0.6 miles, 0.9 km)
Kings Head Inn, Warwick	(0.7 miles, 1.1 km)
Cambridge Villa Hotel	(0.7 miles, 1.2 km)
Crown & Castle	(1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction N)
Best Western Falstaff Hotel	(1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction NE)
Victoria Park Hotel	(1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction NE)
The Adams	(2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction E)
Buckland Lodge Hotel	(2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction E)
The Old Rectory Hotel	(2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction SW)
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