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Less than 5 minutes' walk from Warwick Castle stands the Collegiate Church of St Mary founded in 1123 by Robert de Newburgh and built at the same time as the castle. Still, all that remains now of that Norman building is the crypt. In the 14th century the chancel vestries and chapter house were rebuilt in the Gothic style by Thomas Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick.
The magnificent Beauchamp Chapel was added in the 15th century and deserves a separate tip or two. The church suffered severe damage in the great fire of Warwick in 1694: the nave and tower were left in ruin. Re-building took ten years and was carried out largely thanks to the generosity of Queen Anne who donated 1,000 pounds to this worthy cause.
There is a brass rubbing centre in the church and you can climb the 160 steps of the tower for a great view of the area. More detailed descriptions of the interior of the church can be found in my next tips.
Opening times: daily - summer 10 am. - 6 pm, winter 10.00 am. - 16.30 pm.
Admission free but donations of at least 2 pounds are welcome.
Updated Nov 3, 2006
Once you climb up Guy's Tower here at Warwick Castle, you can get some great views of the town below. It's really awesome to see all the old-fashioned Tutor buildings and narrow little streets. If you can manage the long flights of stairs up and down these turrets, you can sit back for a bit and soak up the sun (if there is any).
Written Oct 3, 2006
Website: http://www.warwick-castle.co.uk
This was the highlight of my brief day in Warwick, going to see Warwick Castle. I've seen pictures and was always curious to visit it. Little did I know that when I'd arrived in England from Scotland I would. It was very expensive to get in, but you see quite a lot of stuff while inside. The price for one adult is £15.95. The grounds are vast so you probably won't see everything. Right as soon as you walk into the gates, you can see Guy's Tower (the big fat turret of the castle). It's amazing to look at. Usually in the morning they hold archery contests. We just missed that. If you can spare the change, go and have a great day here at Warwick Castle.
Written Oct 3, 2006
Website: http://www.warwick-castle.co.uk
Warwick Castle is very well preserved. At certain times of day they have jousting tournaments, falconry exhibits, and the launching of a giant siege machine called a trebouchet. The dungeon is small and they only let a small group of people in at a time but it's always fun to see where people suffered, so it's worth the wait.
Written Sep 14, 2006
This was another drive-by site. Like Alwnick castle it's easy to miss the town. Warwick castle is a very cool site. They had many period actors walking around doing demonstrations, singing and playing instruments. Nice. The castle is well preserved and has some fantastic views from the top most battlement which is accessible. Inside the castle they have a gift shop and some dioramma type scenes inside with life-size dummies. They also have a dungeon that you can venture into and see some devices that don't look pleasant.
Written Aug 27, 2006
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Updated Jul 19, 2006
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First of all it's not a hospital and it's just the olde worlde spelling of Leicester, there's no funny pronounciation.
The old town Guild buildings were made into a retirement home for old soldiers by Robert Dudley, Earl of Leycester under charter from Queen Elizabeth I in 1571, the use of the building hasn't changed since then, it is still a retirement home for old soldiers.
The £3.20 entry fee goes towards the maintenance of the buildings.
Untouched by the centuries it well deserves a visit.
It also houses the museum of Queen's Own Hussars.
Updated Jun 27, 2006
Website: http://www.lordleycester.com/
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Of course you must see the castle but you do not have to pay full price for entry.
Search on EBay for Warwick Castle and you'll find for sale loads of "Buy One Get One Free" vouchers at giveaway prices.
Entry to the castle is now £17.95 at peak time for an adult ticket so you can make a substantial saving if there is a group of you!
Take your own food too, you are welcome to picnic and the grounds are a beautiful place to sit and eat.
Updated Jun 26, 2006
Website: http://search.ebay.com/search
Good location for a family day out (well, easily fills a half day out anyway.) Good selection of various horse breeds and donkeys (approx. 40 animals in total). Nice cotwolds scenery in the background. They do various demonstrations thoughout the day. Temporary Cafe and gift shop (May '06) are used while a permanent building is being constructed. Open daily 10-5. Would be good to combine a day out with Wellesbourne water mill as it's just down the road and is another half day out sort of location
Written May 30, 2006
Address: Oxhill. On A422 approx 10mls south od Statford-U-A
Phone: 0870 040 0033
Website: http://www.redwings.org.uk/visit-oxhill.htm
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A masterpiece of vaulting, strong enough to support a Medieval chapel overhead. The first mention of a chapel is in 1123, so the gate is likely to be at least as old. Originally part of the town walls, gates were always closed at night to ensure security within. Warwick had three, of which only the East and West gates remain.
Written May 20, 2006
Address: End of High St, Warwick
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