Guidebook for Warwickshire
Sightseeing
On a great little cycle track from Welford to Stratford, part of the National Cycle Network Route 5
Stratford Bike Hire
Seven Meadows RoadOn a great little cycle track from Welford to Stratford, part of the National Cycle Network Route 5
Just wonderful - an eccentric house with an eccentric collection plus beautiful gardens
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National Trust Snowshill Manor neGardens
Just wonderful - an eccentric house with an eccentric collection plus beautiful gardens
Seen by many as the most beautiful gardens in England and where the concept of garden rooms was born
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National Trust - Hidcote
Seen by many as the most beautiful gardens in England and where the concept of garden rooms was born
Some say it's twee, but it's a perfect example of Cotswold stone buildings, if set in a time warp
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Broadway
Some say it's twee, but it's a perfect example of Cotswold stone buildings, if set in a time warp
Just very pretty and quintessentially English
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Bourton on the Water
Just very pretty and quintessentially English
A wonderful blend of Elizabethan and Tudor architecture with gardens that include an outstanding knot garden
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National Trust - Coughton Court
A wonderful blend of Elizabethan and Tudor architecture with gardens that include an outstanding knot garden
well, you just can't miss this if you have even the slightest interest in history - a stunning castle set in a medieval town
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Warwick Castle
well, you just can't miss this if you have even the slightest interest in history - a stunning castle set in a medieval town
Elegant Palladian house with huge gardens. It also hosts regular arts and other events. And it's just 10 mins' drive away
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Ragley Hall, Park & Gardens
Elegant Palladian house with huge gardens. It also hosts regular arts and other events. And it's just 10 mins' drive away
Arts & Culture
An art deco cinema restored and run by the local community. A real star
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Regal Cinema Evesham
41 Port StAn art deco cinema restored and run by the local community. A real star
An excellent reason for staying at Lantern Cottage - and just a 15-minute drive door to door
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Itheater ye-Royal Shakespeare
WatersideAn excellent reason for staying at Lantern Cottage - and just a 15-minute drive door to door
Old Cheltenham - Montpelier - is just gorgeous. And Cheltenham hosts the amazing Literature festival - plus science, jazz and food & drink ones
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Cheltenham
Old Cheltenham - Montpelier - is just gorgeous. And Cheltenham hosts the amazing Literature festival - plus science, jazz and food & drink ones
Wonderful acoustics - and one of the many reasons for going to Birmingham. Eat beforehand in one on the restaurants on the canalside (accessed from the Mailbox Centre)
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I-Symphony Hall
Broad StreetWonderful acoustics - and one of the many reasons for going to Birmingham. Eat beforehand in one on the restaurants on the canalside (accessed from the Mailbox Centre)
Food Scene
Within walking distance over the fields (15 mins) and offers good (aspiring - but not reaching - gourmet) food
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The Bridge
55 High StWithin walking distance over the fields (15 mins) and offers good (aspiring - but not reaching - gourmet) food
Fabulous food plus a good vegetarian option - and a lovely outdoor area
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The Kings Head
Southam RoadFabulous food plus a good vegetarian option - and a lovely outdoor area
Lovely non-nonsense food with a reasonable vegetarian option
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The Howard Arms
Lower Green, Ilmington, Shipston-on-StourLovely non-nonsense food with a reasonable vegetarian option
The Bantam Tea Rooms & Guest House
High StreetLovely cakes in an olde worlde setting
Shopping
Lovely locally grown produce and an ace cafe for lunch or afternoon tea
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Hillers Farm Shop
Lovely locally grown produce and an ace cafe for lunch or afternoon tea
Drinks & Nightlife
A lovely old pub, owned by the National Trust, which hosts the asparagus festival
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The Fleece Inn
A lovely old pub, owned by the National Trust, which hosts the asparagus festival
Everything Else
Closest gold course - five minutes' drive - and much liked
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Welford-On-Avon Golf Course
Long Marston RoadClosest gold course - five minutes' drive - and much liked