A spectacular 3D lightshow beamed onto the walls of Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon – accompanied by theatrical performances from Shakespeare Aloud. Show opens on Thursday 27 November at 5.30 pm and repeated again the same day at 6, 6.30 and 7pm. Show runs daily until 14 December at 4.30, 5, … more
Celebrate Halloween and the October half term from 25 October – 2 November with a host of spooky family events in Shakespeare’s England. Carve pumpkins, enjoy family ghost trails, learn how to make potions and spells or simply enjoy an autumnal walk. For the very brave there are plenty of … more
Warwick Racecourse is a horse racing course in Warwick, England. It is a National Hunt racing course, and has a programme of 25 meetings throughout the year, many of which are televised www.warwickracecourse.co.uk Hampton Street, Warwick CV34 6HN T: 01926 405560
A look at the best of British motoring. The new Museum Collection Centre (MCC) at the Heritage Motor Centre will open in late summer. The MCC will house the reserve collection of the Trust which numbers more than 100 cars, and includes many rare prototypes, ‘first and last’ vehicles and … more
Hill Close Gardens is a group of 18 surviving Victorian detached gardens on a hillside in Warwick. Bread and Meat Close, Warwick CV34 6HF. Open 11am-5pm every day. Winter opening hours (November-March) Monday-Friday 11-4pm. Closed Sat, Sun. Charges: Adults £3.50 Children 5-16 years £1. www.hillclosegardens.com
Distance: 4.5 miles Start: Cowlease Wood Forestry Commission car park, Stokenchurch, Oxfordshire – A40 Oxford Road, nearest postcode HP14 3YL Finish Cowlease Wood car park This walk explores two adjacent but very different environments: the dry chalk escarpment of the Chiltern Hills and the rich clay Vale of Oxfordshire. Find out … more
In any town or city, your attention is usually taken by historic monuments, beautiful architecture or spectacular buildings. But how often do you take notice of the basic urban fabric of roads, bridges, paths, walls, houses and gardens? This walk in Warwick, created by a local town planner, explores the … more
Distance 13/4 miles Start: Bullring Shopping Centre Finish: Victoria Square Did you know that Birmingham has been described as the ‘Workshop of the World’? On this walk you can discover Birmingham’s history as a manufacturing centre of goods ranging from copper coins to chocolate, from printed books to jewellery. See … more
First laid out in 1831 as informal riverside walks along the River Leam, the original Newbold Gardens were developed into formal pleasure grounds after 1846 in honour of Dr Henry Jephson, who had promoted the town as a spa. Jephson Gardens gained renown for its band concerts, archery and tennis, … more
This school has horses and ponies to suit all riding abilities and most sizes. Redhouse Farm Riding School is a BHS approved, friendly, family run riding centre located in a beautiful rural setting near Leamington Spa town centre. The owners provide a fun & safe setting for anyone interested in … more
