Our central location makes us an ideal base for exploring the delights of Warwickshire and the Midlands. The following attractions are all within easy reach of our home.
- Fine architecture
- Jephson Gardens
- Pump Room Gardens and museum
- Spa Water Tap (has to be tasted to be believed, but we're told it's very good for us!)
- Guided walks
- Royal Priors Shopping Centre
Warwick
(10 minutes drive)
- Warwick Castle - 'the finest mediaeval castle in England, including beautiful grounds'
- Lord Leycester Hospital - 'a fine mediaeval hospital, chapel and guildhall with restored historic walled garden
- St Mary's Church with mediaeval/tudor chapel, tombs and tower (lovely views from the top!)
- Doll Museum - 'one of the finest collections of early dolls and toys'
- St John's Museum - 'Jacobean mansion with reconstructions of Victorian parlour, kitchen and classroom'
- Warwick Racecourse
- St Nicholas Park - flowers, river walks, boating, activities, cafe
- Antique shops
Stratford upon Avon (20 minutes drive)
- Shakespeare's birthplace
- The Royal Shakespeare Theatre
- Butterfly Farm - 'Europe's largest'
- Shire Horse Centre including working demonstrations and wagon rides
- Teddy Bear Museum for old bears, new bears, giant bears, tiny bears, mechanical bears, musical bears, amazing bears, amusing bears, famous bears AND bears of the famous !!
- Riverside walks
- Shopping
Kenilworth (10 minutes drive)
- Kenilworth Castle - 'grandeur and glory'
- Abbey Fields - park with swimming pool
- Shopping
- National Agricultural Centre (Stoneleigh Park) - home of the Royal Show and other major events
Coventry (15 minutes drive)
Other attractions nearby We also have cinemas, theatres, art galleries, churches, National Trust
properties and parkland, canals, country parks, garden centres, a watermill
AND a windmill all within easy reach. The National Exhibition Centre, home of the Motor Show, Crufts and other
major exhibitions is an easy drive away, taking about 30 minutes.