Wonderous Warwick Castle (Warwick Castle)

Member Name: tanyatigerlily

Product:	Warwick Castle
Date:	14/09/09 (70 review reads)
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Advantages: Waxworks used to portray real people from history

Disadvantages: None that I can think of

Warwick Castle was the first castle in England that I ever visited (about 11 years ago). I thought it was absolutely beautiful at the time and vowed to return there one day. Earlier this year my parents came for a visit from South Africa and I decided that this would be the perfect opportunity to revisit Warwick Castle.

Warwick Castle is situated in the midlands quite close to Stratford Upon-Avon. It was originally built in the 14th century as a medieval fortress. The castle is currently owned by Madame Tussaud's and they have used numerous wax figures to help illustrate the interesting history of the castle.

We spent the entire day at Warwick and somehow still didn't get to see everything on offer. The main attractions in the castle are:
- Great hall and staterooms
- The royal weekend party
- The kingmaker attraction
- The ghost tower (I missed this one due to lack of time!)
- The underground dungeon
- The gatehouse
- The armoury
- Guy's tower
- Rampart and towers (great photo opportunity from the towers)
- The gardens

Warwick Castle also offers daily attractions which children and adults love:
- The trebuchet. You get to see them use this ancient weapon and it is very impressive to watch.
- Meet the falconer. The falconer displays his birds and tells you how they were used throughout history.
- Archery. My husband and father were fascinated by this display.

Warwick also has an events programme which you can view on their website www.warwick-castle.co.uk.

Important information:
Opening times: summer (until 30 September) 10am - 6pm
Winter 10am - 5pm

Entrance fees: Adults £17.95, Children £10.00, Seniors £11.95

NB. If you are feeling peckish and need something to eat try the pies at the castle's restaurant . . . they are to die for!

Summary: A great day out for the whole family