Guidebook for Warwickshire
Sightseeing
On a great little cycle track from Welford to Stratford, part of the National Cycle Network Route 5
Stratford Bike Hire
Seven Meadows RoadOn a great little cycle track from Welford to Stratford, part of the National Cycle Network Route 5
Just wonderful - an eccentric house with an eccentric collection plus beautiful gardens
119 locals recommend
National Trust Snowshill Manor and Garden
Just wonderful - an eccentric house with an eccentric collection plus beautiful gardens
Seen by many as the most beautiful gardens in England and where the concept of garden rooms was born
159 locals recommend
National Trust - Hidcote
Seen by many as the most beautiful gardens in England and where the concept of garden rooms was born
Some say it's twee, but it's a perfect example of Cotswold stone buildings, if set in a time warp
253 locals recommend
Broadway
Some say it's twee, but it's a perfect example of Cotswold stone buildings, if set in a time warp
Bourton on the Water
Just very pretty and quintessentially English
A wonderful blend of Elizabethan and Tudor architecture with gardens that include an outstanding knot garden
37 locals recommend
National Trust - Coughton Court
A wonderful blend of Elizabethan and Tudor architecture with gardens that include an outstanding knot garden
well, you just can't miss this if you have even the slightest interest in history - a stunning castle set in a medieval town
270 locals recommend
Warwick Castle
well, you just can't miss this if you have even the slightest interest in history - a stunning castle set in a medieval town
Elegant Palladian house with huge gardens. It also hosts regular arts and other events. And it's just 10 mins' drive away
30 locals recommend
Ragley Hall, Park & Gardens
Elegant Palladian house with huge gardens. It also hosts regular arts and other events. And it's just 10 mins' drive away
Arts & Culture
An art deco cinema restored and run by the local community. A real star
43 locals recommend
Regal Cinema Evesham
41 Port StAn art deco cinema restored and run by the local community. A real star
An excellent reason for staying at Lantern Cottage - and just a 15-minute drive door to door
181 locals recommend
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
WatersideAn excellent reason for staying at Lantern Cottage - and just a 15-minute drive door to door
Old Cheltenham - Montpelier - is just gorgeous. And Cheltenham hosts the amazing Literature festival - plus science, jazz and food & drink ones
384 locals recommend
Cheltenham
Old Cheltenham - Montpelier - is just gorgeous. And Cheltenham hosts the amazing Literature festival - plus science, jazz and food & drink ones
Wonderful acoustics - and one of the many reasons for going to Birmingham. Eat beforehand in one on the restaurants on the canalside (accessed from the Mailbox Centre)
73 locals recommend
Symphony Hall
Broad StreetWonderful acoustics - and one of the many reasons for going to Birmingham. Eat beforehand in one on the restaurants on the canalside (accessed from the Mailbox Centre)
Food Scene
Within walking distance over the fields (15 mins) and offers good (aspiring - but not reaching - gourmet) food
16 locals recommend
The Bridge
55 High StWithin walking distance over the fields (15 mins) and offers good (aspiring - but not reaching - gourmet) food
Fabulous food plus a good vegetarian option - and a lovely outdoor area
12 locals recommend
The Kings Head
Southam RoadFabulous food plus a good vegetarian option - and a lovely outdoor area
The Howard Arms
Lower Green, Ilmington, Shipston-on-StourLovely non-nonsense food with a reasonable vegetarian option
The Bantam Tea Rooms & Guest House
High StreetLovely cakes in an olde worlde setting
Shopping
Lovely locally grown produce and an ace cafe for lunch or afternoon tea
17 locals recommend
Hillers Farm Shop
Lovely locally grown produce and an ace cafe for lunch or afternoon tea
Drinks & Nightlife
A lovely old pub, owned by the National Trust, which hosts the asparagus festival
36 locals recommend
The Fleece Inn
A lovely old pub, owned by the National Trust, which hosts the asparagus festival
Everything Else
Closest gold course - five minutes' drive - and much liked
7 locals recommend
Welford-On-Avon Golf Course
Long Marston RoadClosest gold course - five minutes' drive - and much liked