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Kenilworth

Located around midway between Warwick and Coventry, Kenilworth is best known for the impressive Kenilworth Castle.

Coming & going

Stagecoach buses X12, X14, X16, X17 and X18 stop at Kenilworth en route between Coventry and Stratford-upon-Avon and Travel West Midlands buses 12 and 112 stop here between Coventry and Leamington Spa.

Sightseeing, museums & tourist attractions

Kenilworth Castle

Kenilworth Castle was built 50 years after the Norman Conquest and it has witnessed many important events in English history. It was home to much of England's royalty and at least four kings have called the castle home. The castle sits amid countryside between Warwick and Coventry.

Kenilworth (8km north of Warwick)

Bus 12, 112, X12, X14, X16, X17, X18

Tel (01926) 852078

Admission £6

Open Jan-Feb 10am-4pm daily; Mar-May 10am-5pm daily; Jun-Aug 10am-6pm daily; Sep-Oct 10am-5pm daily; Nov-Dec 10am-4pm daily