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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

Bridge

Compton Verney (2 Pictures)

in the county of Warwickshire

The village of Compton Verney takes it name from the great house acquired in the 15th-century by the ruthless Verney family...

Edgehill

Edgehill (4 Pictures)

in the county of Warwickshire

Historic Warwickshire spot where Charles I raised his standard in 1642...

Kingsbury village

Kingsbury (229 Pictures)

in the county of Warwickshire

Kingsbury lies in a quiet corner of Warwickshire, it is most notable for its water-park which offers an oasis of calm for visitors escaping the hurried life of Birmingham and other nearby cities and large towns...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Warwickshire

Kenilworth Castle

Kenilworth Castle (84 Pictures)

This is all that remains of a castle that once heaped lavish entertainments on England's "Good Queen Bess" for here in the heart.....

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,.....

A picture of Warwick Museum

Warwick Museum (1 Pictures)

The Warwickshire County Museum is housed in the Market Hall which was built in 1670. It was built on arches to allow for stalls.....

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