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 6 Best Sacred & Religious Sites in Warwickshire, England
Discover the best top things to do in Warwickshire, United Kingdom including Parish Church of St. Gregory the Great, Holy Trinity Church, St. Peter's Church, The Guild Chapel, Collegiate Church of St Mary's, Abbey.
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1. Parish Church of St. Gregory the Great
2. Holy Trinity Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,080 reviews
Located on the banks of River Avon, this is considered one of England's most-visited Parish Churches and the site where William Shakespeare was baptized in 1564 and buried in 1616. In addition to Shakespeare's grave the 800 year-old church has some notable stained glass windows and 26 carved misericords dating from the 1400s. The high altar is one of the very few pre-reformation stone altars still in use in England today. Also of note is the sanctuary knocker on the inner porch door dating from the 1200s - anyone touching this could claim sanctuary within for 37 days.
Reviewed By aitchphoto - Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
I need to state that I am a member of the Church fraternity but that helps in trying to help visitors in what to see. There is of course Shakespeare's grave, as are those of members of his family, but do not overlook, whilst in the Chancel; The head of Christ {fortunately overlooked during the reformation} now illuminated and viewed via a mirror, the old medieval font, Shakespeare's birth and death certificates, the old bible, the misericord seats, the stained glass windows, one of the rare altars, the bust of Shakespeare, the lovely Monument to Richard & Judith Coombe {cousins due to be married until her death} and many, many more and that does not even mention anything in the actual body of the Church - I'll leave that to you!.
3. St. Peter's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Considered to be a "storybook in stone," Warwickshire's oldest church reflects its rich history with buttresses at odd angles, Saxon windows and remnants of a tithe barn.
4. The Guild Chapel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 238 reviews
Chapel built by the Guild of the Holy Cross, which was established in the 13th century, whose aim was to provide for the religious and commercial needs of the clergy and merchants of the town.
Reviewed By TR26 - Dayton, United States
We were told that this ancient chapel, next to the site of Shakespeare's New Place, would have been where he went to pray every day. I regret we hadn't budgeted the time to take in the neighboring guild hall where the bard would have attended grammar school, but our few minutes in this Romanieque church were well spent. It's as beautiful as you might expect from a medieval place of worship, and it's especially well preserved, with delicate wall paintings still whole and ready for your apprediation.
5. 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.
