Warwick Castle Castles
Britain's greatest Mediaeval experience at Warwick Castle. castle was created as a fortification in AD 914, to protect the small hilltop settlement from Danish invaders who posed a threat to the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia. You are able to explore the Castle with towers, dungeons and state rooms. There is also a number of exhibitions featuring waxworks, making this a great day out for children as well as adults who are interested in history.
Enter the spooky Ghost Tower, and hear the chilling tale of the murder of Sir Fulke Greville, whose restless soul is said to haunt these rooms, or venture underground to the eerie silence of the Dungeon or into the grisly Torture Chamber.
Warwick Castle is open all year except Christmas Day.
Summer: 10am - 6pm
Winter (October - March): 10am - 5pm
Last admission is half an hour before closing.
Attraction Details
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AddressWarwick, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 4QU
Opening times10am - 6pm
Entry costs
Attraction typeCastles
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Westgate Cottage
Westgate Cottage is a holiday home is located in Warwick is 400 metres from Warwick Castle. The property is 1.1 km from Warwick Racecourse and free private parking is available.
The Punch Bowl Pub
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, The Punch Bowl Pub offers accommodation in Warwick, 400 metres from Warwick Castle. There is a games room on site and guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site.
Castle Limes Hotel
Set in a 19th-century coaching inn just 300 metres from Warwick Rail Station, Castle Limes is 2 minutes walk from Warwicks historic town centre..
The Warwick Arms Hotel
The Warwick Arms Hotel is located in the heart of historic Warwick and just a 5-minute walk from Warwick Castle. The hotel offers free private parking, both a formal and informal dining experience and is renowned for its traditional Sunday dinners..
Tilted Wig
A 17th-century inn on Warwicks Market Place, The Tilted Wig provides stylish rooms above an attractive bar and restaurant. This Warwickshire inn offers free on-site parking and Wi-Fi and a range of cooked breakfasts..
The Globe
In Warwick centre, the luxurious The Globe features a steak house, real ale bar and stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi. The hotel is just 5 minutes walk from Warwick Castle..
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