Local Area information
Warwickshire has a population of around 600,000 and lies just below the East Midlands and is surrounded by Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire to the south, Northamptonshire to the east, Worcestershire, Birmingham and the West Midlands to the West and Staffordshire and Leicestershire to the North.
Warwickshire is an area that offers stretches of lovely countryside. The closeness of Birmingham (the UK’s second city) is of great advantage and a visit to magnificent Warwick Castle, Arbury Hall, Ragley Hall, The Shakespeare Houses, Charlecote Park, Coughton Court or a stroll around the Spa resort of Leamington are all well advised
Sitting in the heart of England, Warwick is easily accessed from all parts of the country by both road and rail. Warwick is steeped in history with the famous Warwick Castle within walking distance from the town centre.
Warwick offers a variety of restaurants offering cuisine from authentic dishes to suit any taste buds, where you can enjoy choose to enjoy a meal that suits your life style ranging from `on the go’ to casual or an intimate dining experience.
Warwick town centre has easy access to all major motorway networks.
Leisure activities are available from Gymnasiums, Swimming, Horse Racing, Golfing in Leek Wootton, Woodland Walks, Cycling, Theatres, Antique shopping, visit the Market Square or if you prefer a more fashionable experience visit the Bull Ring Shopping Centre in Birmingham (biggest shopping Centre in Europe) or closer to home Royal Leamington Spa and Stratford Upon Avon are not too far to enhance your stay in Warwickshire.
Collegiate Church of St. Mary – Famous for its Beauchamp Chapel, Norman Crypt, medival/tudor tombs and tower - http://www.stmaryswarwick.org.uk
Market Hall – Warwickshire Museum – Displays of local archaeology, natural history and geology. Track the early history of Warwickshire. http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/museum
Shakespeare’s Birthplace in Stratford Upon Avon.
Holy Trinity Church – On the banks of the River Avon, is probably England’s most visited parish Church. Shakespeare’s Grave and the graves of Anne Hathaway, Dr John Hall and his wife Susanna Shakespeare.
http://www.shakespeare-country.co.uk
Kenilworth Castle - One of the most spectacular castle ruins in England founded in around 1120. The Castle is one of the jewels of the properties that English Heritage manages and it plays host to a huge number of events every year. The inner court contains a range of ruinous buildings dating from the 12th to the 16th century - http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.16879
Warwick Racecourse is one of the leading flat and steeple chasing courses and has a regular programme of 25 meetings throughout the year.
http://www.warwickracecourse.co.uk/

Warwickshire Golf and Country Club - The Warwickshire's is one of the country’s finest and newest Country Clubs.
http://www.theclubcompany.com/clubs/Warwickshire/
National Agricultural Centre - http://www.stoneleighpark.com
National Exhibition Centre - http://www.necgroup.co.uk
National Indoor Arena - http://www.thenia.co.uk
The Assembly Rooms (Music Venue) - http://www.seatwave.com
Heritage Motor Centre (Gaydon) - http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk
Hatton Country World - http://www.hattonworld.com
Richo Arena - http://www.ricoharena.com
Birmingham International Airport - http://www.bhx.co.uk