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Pictures of Warwickshire

Exploring the most picturesque & historic places to visit in the county of Warwickshire, England.

About the county of Warwickshire

Warwickshire, in the heart of England, is one of the most popular and most visited counties in the country. It is most famous for it's castle 'Warwick Castle' one of the great fortresses of Europe. Built on a hill top first fortified by William the Conquerer in 1068. Warwick Castle is a must visit when travelling to England, and there is much to discover in the town of Warwick itself. A few miles from Warwick is the wonderful riverside town of Stratford Upon Avon - the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Visit his house, where he was born and grew up and the beautiful Holy Trinity church where he was finally layed to rest. Over all, the county of Warwickshire is a beautiful and exciting county to explore with it's famous castle and historic towns and villages and beautiful green countryside. It is well situated in the heart of England with easy access to the stunning cotswolds and the neighbouring counties of Oxfordshire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Worcestershire and alot of Englands most famous cities, including London which is easily accessible to the South East.

Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in Warwickshire

Farnborough Hall 15 June 2011

Farnborough (4 Pictures)

in the county of Warwickshire

Traditionally known as the last outpost of the Cotswolds...

Landscape near Ilmington, Warwickshire

Ilmington (1 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Warwickshire

Ilmington is a sprawling village, and mostly has all the Cotswold hallmarks...

Caldecott Park, Rugby

Rugby (86 Pictures)

in the county of Warwickshire

This town is the home of Rugby public school, the place where William Webb Ellis carried the ball instead of kicking it, and thus, in 1823 the game of Rugby football was born...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Warwickshire

Burton Dassett

Burton Dassett Hills Country Park (28 Pictures)

This is a delightful country park covering almost 100 acres of rugged landscape full of rich and varied historical interest. The.....

Hartshill Hayes Country Park, Nr Atherstone, North Warwickshire.

Hartshill Hayes Country Park (88 Pictures)

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St John's House Museum, Warwick

St Johns House Museum (1 Pictures)

A charming 17th century mansion displaying folk life and costume, with period reconstructions of a Victorian parlour, kitchen and.....

Warwick Castle, Warwickshire

Warwick Castle (309 Pictures)

The first military encampment was built on the banks of the river Avon in Warwickshire by Ethelfleda, sister of Edward the Elder,.....

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