Warwick Castle

Warwick Castle - go early, stay late As a family, we went to Warwick Castle for the first time over Easter. I had been hesitating over going as the tickets aren't cheap, but in retrospect I've decided that you do get a full day's entertainment for your money. My advice is to go at opening time (10 am) and stay all day - that's what we did and it meant we had time to see the whole castle and take in a couple of shows. What I liked about Warwick Castle is that they've made a real effort to bring history alive for the whole family. Sometimes visiting a castle can feel like a trek through an endless series of rooms containing nothing but paintings and ...

"The origins of Warwick Castle can be traced back to the Saxon fortification which Ethelfleda, daughter of Alfred the Great, used to defend against the invading Danes. ... a wooden motte and bailey constructed in 1068 at the command of William the Conqueror. Throughout the Middle Ages, under successive Earls of Warwick, the castle was gradually rebuilt in stone. By the 14th century, it was a towering mediaeval fortress and the stronghold of the mighty Beauchamp Family. ... Attacked in 1264, besieged in 1642 and damaged by fire in 1871, the castle has nevertheless gloriously survived the ever-changing fortunes of history, and stands today as the most impressive of ...

For my birthday last year we decided to take a look at Warwick castle with some friends. Now I have been before but they hadn't and it was a spectacular day for all with everybody having a great time. Now Warwick castle is just as the title suggests, a castle and it is fantastic to visit. There are lots to do and lots to see and the staff are fabulous at making your day out a laugh so here is why I recommend to all to visit Warwick castle when you get chance. First how to get there; Warwick Castle Warwick Warwickshire CV34 4QU Getting to Warwick castle is easy by car because you can go straight on the motorway and ...