Warwick - What To Do When You Visit Warwick

Dating back to the times before the Domesday Book,prefer to play a round of golf on the course that is in
the historic city of Warwick has plenty to offer itsthe centre of the racecourse.
visitors. It is the county town of Warwickshire andTheatre goers will want to make a trip to the Dream
lends its name to this English county.Factory Theatre, home of the local youth troupe, the
The most famous building associated with the city isPlaybox Theatre Company. They perform a wide
Warwick Castle, which has been on its current sitevariety of plays throughout the year at affordable
since 1068, making it almost a thousand years oldprices.
(Warwick itself is older and can be traced back to atYou will be spoilt for choice if you choose to ignore
least 914 AD). The castle is a major tourist attraction inyour hotel's restaurant and eat out instead. Warwick
the UK and visitors from all over the globe to visit thisoffers both traditional and international cuisine, so you
magnificent building. Those who are brave enough cancan decide to eat a traditional English roast dinner or
fire a trebuchet - a kind of catapult that can send 30get more adventurous at Indian, Chinese, Italian or Thai
pound stone balls over impressive distances. If yourestablishments.
children get tired of the buildings, there are alsoOne of the main shopping attractions in Warwick is the
amusement rides for them. Older visitors can takearray of antique shops that still thrive there, specializing
advantage of the regular paranormal events that arein furniture, pottery, jewellery and other artifacts. You
held at the castle - who knows, you may evencould also browse around the three antique centres
encounter a ghost on your visit.that are featured in Warwick, each of which has a
Whether your hotel is in the centre of Warwick or thelarge number of stalls to keep avid antique collectors
outskirts, you won't be far from the shopping. Many ofhappy for hours.
Warwick's shops and restaurants are still locallyApart from the golf course in the centre of the
owned and run, so you will be able to experienceracecourse, there are plenty of other courses available
some of England's cultural diversity when you visit.within easy reach of the city. Whether you want a
A number of different festivals are hosted in the city.leisurely 9 hole round of golf or would prefer to
These range from classical and contemporary musicchallenge yourself at the Championship level of
through to a folk music festival and a VictorianWarwick Golf Club.
Evening, held late in the year, where you can stepWhatever you decide to do in Warwick, there are
back in time.plenty of places that you can stay at. These range
Horse racing enthusiasts may want to time their visit tofrom friendly, small, bed and breakfasts through to the
Warwick to coincide with one of the 25 race meetingslarger guest houses and hotels.
that take place throughout the year. Or you may just