Top Things to do in Warwickshire
Top Hotels in Warwickshire
- 1. The Old Fourpenny Shop Hotel
- 2. Hotel Indigo Stratford Upon Avon
- 3. Billesley Manor Hotel and Spa
- 4. The Belfry Hotel & Resort
- 5. Premier Inn Stratford Upon Avon Waterways hotel
- 6. Hotel Du Vin Stratford-Upon-Avon
- 7. Swan's Nest Hotel
- 8. Burnside Hotel
- 9. The White Swan Hotel
- 10. Travelodge Regent Hotel Leamington Spa
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Warwickshire, England
Discover the best top things to do in Warwickshire, United Kingdom including Richard Golding at Station Glass, Sims Vintage Antiques Centre, Randolph Turpin Statue, Bancroft Gardens, St. John's House, Stratford-upon-Avon Canal, The Greenway, The Recreation Ground, Collegiate Church of St Mary's, The River Avon Trail.
Restaurants in Warwickshire
1. Richard Golding at Station Glass
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Richard Golding, founder of Okra Glass, opened his glass studio in Shenton Station at the end of the Battlefield preserved railway line in 2010. At the Station you find Richard`s state of the art gallery where you can sit, watch him make glass and buy unique Station Glass Creations. The Station is normally open Tuesdays,Thursdays and weekends from 11.00-4.00. Check website for any changes.
2. Sims Vintage Antiques Centre
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5.0 based on 103 reviews
Sims Vintage Antiques Centre is full of a fascinating array of Antiques, Collectables, Memorabilia, Curios & interiors. We offer a wide range of stock from over 50 quality dealers. We pride ourselves on offering a friendly and professional service to our dealers and customers alike. We're nestled amongst other independent traders and have an amazing onsite restaurant and Farm shop selling award winning food.
Reviewed By X4157BTnigelp - Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
A very interesting visit to the antique shop. Something there for everyone to look at.Purchased a World War 2 flying helmet for my military collection. Staff were very knowledgeable and keen to help in any way. Well worth a visit .
3. Randolph Turpin Statue
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By OfftheirP - Manchester, United Kingdom
There are many things to see in Warwick and, whilst this doesn’t warrant a great deal of your time, it is still nice to see. Although not a massive statue it is imposing and impressive. Randolph in all his glory and his history in association with the town explained well. Just off the main town Square you can’t miss it.
4. Bancroft Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 276 reviews
Located in front of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and alongside the River Avon, this delightful park and garden area has a holiday feel with open-air performers.
Reviewed By 251Stephanie123 - Chesterfield, United Kingdom
This was our first time visiting Stratford-Upon-Avon. The place is beautiful and this area is a must see. There’s the statues, barges, buskers, Street entertainers, cafes, restaurants and shops all within close proximity to these gardens. An ideal place to take a picnic or snap a few photos as well as a meeting place for friends and family. There is also lots of parking close by- all very reasonably priced.
5. St. John's House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 124 reviews
St Johns House, a Jacobean Mansion located in Warwick, has a history spanning almost 900 years. Currently used for The land on which the current building now stands was originally used as a hospital in the 12th century. The current house has been used as a private residence, a school and administrative offices of the War Department in the early 20th century. Latterly the building was bought by Warwickshire County Council and turned into a Museum, which was opened to the public in 1960. Since 2017 the House is not be for public visits, but by pre-arranged schools and groups only. On the first floor of the house is The Royal Warwickshire Regiment of Fusiliers Museum, visit their website for opening hour details
Reviewed By 986mickb - Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
Great place to go and look around RRF museums up stairs and very help guide who knows all about the regiment of Warwickshire. Down stair lot of stuff which bring mg back memories of warwick and schools days and the gardens look beautiful
6. Stratford-upon-Avon Canal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,023 reviews
Stretching 25 miles from the Birmingham suburbs to the River Avon in Stratford, this scenic waterway passes through enchanting countryside in the very heart of England, cutting through the Forest of Arden and an area rich in Shakespearean history.
Reviewed By janpridham1960 - Liverpool, United Kingdom
an idyllic way to spend 2 hours and watch the world go by on a balmy sunny afternoon in Stratford-upon-Avon. Well worth the fee for the boat trip with commentary, see the fantastic dwellings along the sides of the canal, the Church where Shakespeare is buried, watch University rowers speed past you practising, families of ducks navigating along side you, it's simply outstanding. You get to go past the Royal Shakespeare company theatre too. All in all fabulous, tranquil and immensely enjoyable
7. The Greenway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 161 reviews
Stratford Bike HIre and Carriages Cafe are refurbished railway carriages located at the start of the Stratford Greenway. There is also another cafe carriage at Milcote
Reviewed By Heslomonick - Birmingham, United Kingdom
We came here for the first time on a Monday during the April 2021 Easter holidays, just after lockdown had eased a little. We walked from Stratford town centre and it only took 10 minutes along a nice path. The car park is spacious and we were pleased to see if had sufficient room for us to come with the trailer on the back of the car for our bikes. The parking charges seemed reasonable (you can only pay by card). When we were there at 12pm and again the next day at 1pm there were plenty of spaces. Shortly after the car park there’s a bike hire and cafe both housed in disused railway carriages and also a small wooden train for young children to play on in a gated area. We had bacon/sausage sandwiches at the cafe using the outdoor seating. There are 5 wooden tables outside. We managed to get a table on both days at lunchtime but when we cycled past at about 2.30pm on the Tuesday the tables were all full. Only one person can go into the cafe to order because of covid. They take credit cards and there’s one toilet at the back of the railway carriage for customers. The outdoor seating overlooks Stratford Race Course which was a bonus. The second day we went with our bikes and cycled all the way only the Greenway with our children aged nearly 7 and 9. It’s flat and straight all the way and the paths aren’t too narrow so you can pass pedestrians fairly easily. There are a few Farm tracks you cross so we slowed down for those to make sure there were no tractors coming. There are a few benches along the way but not tons. There are a few circular gates where you need to either squeeze your bike through or alternatively carry the bikes over the wooden slats on the ground. This wasn’t too onerous for us but might be worse if you had a trailer bike with a child on the back. We also had to cross a fairly minor road before getting to the second cafe also housed within a railway carriage with seating outdoors (we didn’t go there). After 5 miles you reach the end of the Greenway - you can tell because you end up at a busier road. So we just turned back and cycled back. The children enjoyed the bike ride and it was more relaxing than other bike rides involving narrow paths or steep inclines as we could just let the children ride ahead without worrying about them.
8. The Recreation Ground
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Known as the "Rec" to local people, this is the home of many annual activities including the Stratford Marathon and Stratford Regatta, plus a bandstand featuring musical performances throughout the summer season.
Reviewed By AlisonHappyTraveller - Sevenoaks District, United Kingdom
Our 4 boys enjoyed playing mini golf together on the Rec (the mini golf is towards the river from the play ground) There s a friendly shop with tables and chairs outside, where you can get a tea or coffee, ice creams, chocolates. The mums sat and chatted while the kids enjoyed 2 rounds.
9. Collegiate Church of St Mary's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 521 reviews
Reviewed By Masterofsolotravels
Collegiate Church of St Mary’s was one of two churches (plus Westminster Abbey) I visited while travelling around London with my father and older brother. Similar to Temple Church in London (the other of the two), I ended up enjoying the experience more than my experience at Westminster Abbey simply because it was interesting without being overstimulating or crowded. If you’re in Warwick, it’s definitely worth the visit. First of all, entry is free although the church really appreciates donations. Doing the Tower of St Mary’s climb and/or guided tours do, however, incur fees. Second, the church was built in 1123 so it has a strong sense of history reflected in its architecture. It doesn’t have as many effigies as the Temple Church but it has two chapels; Beauchamp Chapel houses the tomb Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick among other tombs and is quite interesting to see. I was also in awe of the crypt with the number of people buried and how far back the burials date. Third they have a great giftshop in the corner of the Nave. Although you don’t have to be religious to appreciate the things they sell, I have a friend who’s very religious so it was the perfect place to buy souvenirs and her birthday present.
10. The River Avon Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 387 reviews
Reviewed By PatriciaH672 - London, United Kingdom
After months of us hibernating in lockdown this was a great way to blow off the cobwebs. Beautiful scenic walk around Stratford upon Avon. We were blessed with good weather and really wish we'd brought a picnic with us as a result. Lots of people we passed along the route had done this and it's a really good idea. so much to see from the River, to cornfields, the bridge, the forestry and it's a nice 3.5 mile route. We did it 'backwards' to most people as we wanted to go to Holy Trinity Church first and then begin it and thus we finished back beside the canal in time for a nice ice cream. Perfect
