Where to Stay in Warwickshire
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Warwickshire is a county forever associated with its most famous son, yet the birthplace and homeland of William Shakespeare has a depth and variety that extends well beyond its literary pilgrimage and offers one of the most rewarding and historically rich destinations in the heart of England.
Stratford-upon-Avon is the undisputed focus for many visitors and fully deserves its international reputation. The town’s connections with Shakespeare are genuine and pervasive — from his birthplace on Henley Street to Anne Hathaway’s cottage in Shottery and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre on the banks of the Avon — and the quality of performance at the RSC makes a visit to the theatre here one of the finest cultural experiences in England. Yet Stratford is also simply a very attractive market town on a beautiful river, and rewards those who linger beyond the literary landmarks.
The wider county is a landscape of gentle farmland, ancient parkland and a remarkable concentration of castles and country houses. Warwick Castle, dominating the town and the River Avon from its sandstone crag, is one of the finest and most complete medieval castles in England. Kenilworth Castle, a magnificent ruin of enormous scale, tells a story of royal intrigue and Tudor ambition that is among the most dramatic in English history.
The north of the county takes in the Forest of Arden, the ancient woodland that inspired the setting for As You Like It and still retains a quiet, leafy character in its surviving fragments. Rugby, the county’s second largest town, gave its name to one of the world’s great sports, a fact celebrated in the town’s excellent museum dedicated to the history of the game.
Whether you are looking for a Shakespeare pilgrimage in Stratford, a castle break in Warwick or Kenilworth, a stay in the Forest of Arden or simply a peaceful retreat in the heart of England, Warwickshire is a county of genuine distinction and enduring appeal.
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