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Warwick
The small historic city of Warwick has an attractive town centre with Georgian and medieval architecture but it is best known for its castle.
Practical information
Warwick Tourist Information Centre
The Court House, Jury Street, Warwick
Tel (01926) 494837
Website www.shakespeare-country.co.uk
Open 9.30am-4.30pm daily
Coming & going
BUS & COACH
National Express (tel 0870 580 8080) coaches go to Birmingham, Coventry and Heathrow Airport.
Stagecoach buses go to destinations in Warwickshire and neighbouring counties. Stagecoach buses X16 and X17 go to Stratford-upon-Avon, buses X16 and X18 go to Coventry and Kenilworth and buses 66, 75, 75a, 76, 76a, X16 and X18 go to Leamington Spa.
TRAIN
Warwick has two stations, Warwick station in the town centre and Warwick Parkway station near the M40 motorway, which is primarily used for park and ride services.
Chiltern Railways operate train services to London (Marylebone), Stratford-upon-Avon and Birmingham (Moor Street and Snow Hill); London Midland run trains to Birmingham (Moor Street and Snow Hill) and Stratford-upon-Avon and First Great Western operates train services to Oxford, London (Paddington) and Stratford-upon-Avon.
The Shakespeare Explorer is a good way to make an excursion to Warwick from London. The pass gives you a return journey from London Marylebone to Leamington Spa, Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon plus unlimited travel between Leamington Spa and Stratford-upon-Avon. You are also allowed to break your journey at stations en route between London and Leamington Spa. It is not valid for return travel to London on trains timed to arrive at London Marylebone before 10am Mon-Fri. It costs £30 for a one-day pass and £45 for a four-day pass.
Hostel accommodation
There is no hostel in Warwick. The closest hostel is the YHA in Stratford-upon-Avon, which is on the bus route into Warwick.
Sightseeing, museums & tourist attractions
Market Hall Museum
This museum has exhibits on the history of Warwickshire and its highlights include the Sheldon tapestry map. Other attractions include the usual assortment of fossils, bugs and ancient jewellery. The museum also hosts a programme of temporary exhibits.
Market Place, Warwick
Tel (01926) 412 500
Website www.warwickshire.gov.uk/museum
Admission free
Open Jan-Apr Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm; May-Sep Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm, Sun 11am-5pm; Oct-Dec Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm
St John's House
This old 17th-century house has been restored to show how people lived in Victorian times.
St John's, Warwick
Tel (01926) 412021
Website www.warwickshire.gov.uk/museum
Admission free
Open Jan-Apr Tue-Sat 10am-5.30pm; May-Sep Tue-Sat 10am-5.30pm, Sun 2.30pm-5pm; Oct-Dec Tue-Sat 10am-5.30pm
Warwick Castle
This magnificent castle sits on over 60 acres of grounds and is a short distance to the town centre. Visitors to the castle can see the imposing Great Hall, lavishly appointed rooms; the dungeon and torture chamber and can take in sweeping views from the towers and ramparts.
Tel 0870 442 2000
Website www.warwick-castle.co.uk
Admission £17.95 (£14.95 students); discounted admission when you book online
Open Jan-Mar 10am-5pm daily; Apr-Jul 10am-6pm daily; Aug Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-7pm; Sep 10am-6pm daily; Oct-Dec 10am-5pm daily
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