Below is a selection of events taking place this May Bank Holiday weekend in Shakespeare Country:

Stratford-upon-Avon welcomes you to Spring Sounds International Music Festival - 4 days of great music from 2 - 5 May. Tasmin Little - Artistic Director and David Curtis - Festival Director, invite you to join them at Spring Sounds with astounding performances from the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Orchestra of the Swan, Martin Roscoe, Sarah Williamson, Viv McLean, Roxanna Panufnik, Andrew Waggonner and Paul Watkins.

In Leamington Spa, the Czech Music Festival Weekend takes place between 2 -6 May at the Royal Pump Rooms. The line-up will include the Schubert Ensemble of London - this year celebrating its 25th anniversary, pianist Martin Kasik, the Skampa String Quartet, Ensemble 360 and the Guarneri Piano Trio.

Celebrate the 60th anniversary of Land Rover with activities at the Heritage Motor Centre on 3 & 4 May including a Heritage Run with vehicles from each model from each year of production from 1948 - 2008.

Budding crime scene investigators will be in for a real challenge at Warwick Castle between 3 - 5 May. A daring thief has made off with the Earl's Treasure Chest and it's up to you to uncover a trail of clues, unravel the evidence and unmask the culprit. Additional family fun over the Bank Holiday Weekend includes the amazing Flight of the Eagles show featuring some of the country's largest and rarest birds of prey; the shooting of the world's largest trebuchet and the deadly Warwick bowman displaying his ruthless accuracy.

A momentous battle will take place at Blenheim Palace on the South Lawn in a recreation of a Victorian tournament that took place at Earls Court in the early 20th century. At that time, jousting was the height of Victorian extravagance and from 3 - 5 May knights will challenge the mighty 9th Duke of Marlborough in feats of immense skill whilst reliving the mediaeval codes of chivalry and honour. Marvel at the spectacular horsemanship as you cheer for your favourite knight! Will the great Duke of Marlborough be the victor or the vanquished?

Experience "A Time of Chivalry" at Kenilworth Castle on 4 & 5 May and hear the story of the time leading up to the battle of Agincourt. Including a knight on horseback, knights and common soldiery in a footfight melee, archery display, cookery and living history displays, religious interpretation of the time, period market, craftspeople, puppet show, music, dance and storytelling.

Visit Upton House on Bank Holiday Monday, 5 May, and join in the celebrations of spring with fun for all the family including plant sales, May Day celebrations and children's activities.

Alternatively, why not enjoy a day at the races? Warwick Racecourse has flat racing on Monday 5 May with the first race starting at 2.10pm.

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