Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Menzies Welcombe Hotel Spa & Golf Club

Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6QW, Tel: 01789 204016, Email, www.shakespeare.org.uk, (0.9 miles, 1kms)

Step into the house where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and re-enter the Tudor world. Newly refurbished, the house now offers visitors a fascinating insight into life as it was when Shakespeare was a child.

St John's, Warwick, CV34 4SA, Tel: 01926 418021, Email, www.warwickshire.gov.uk/museum, (7 miles, 12kms)

St John's House Museum occupies the ground floor of this 17th century historic house, with its gardens, a grassy picnic area and a nearby spacious car park.

Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6GW, Tel: 0871 978 0800, Email, (1 miles, 2kms)

Stratford-upon-Avon is a picturesque market town in central England and is the birthplace of William Shakespeare.

9 Bull Street, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6DT, Tel: 01789 268 832, thenewbullshead.co.uk, (2 miles, 2kms)

The New Bulls Head is a traditional town bar and bistro, well used by both locals and visitors that venture into The Old Town end of Stratford upon Avon.

St John's House, Warwick, CV34 4NF, Tel: 01926 491653, Email, www.warwickfusiliers.com, (7 miles, 12kms)

The museum tells the story of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment from its origins in 1674 to the Fusiliers of today.

Warwick, CV34 4AP, Tel: 0871 978 0800, Email, www.shakespeare-country.co.uk, (7 miles, 11kms)

The historic town of Warwick, with its magnificent Castle, secret gardens, antique shops and great choice of restaurants, is a magical place for a short break.

Admington & Quinton, Tel: 0871 978 0800, (6 miles, 10kms)

Quinton, original 'Queens-town' and Admington are two small villages on the northern edge of the Cotswolds.

Alcester, B49, Tel: 0871 978 0800, (8 miles, 12kms)

Explore the ancient market town of Alcester, set amid the gently rolling hills of Shakespeare Country, just eight miles west of Stratford-upon-Avon.

Barford, CV35, Tel: 0871 978 0800, (5 miles, 8kms)

Barford is a medium-sized village located approximately 4 miles from Warwick.

Bidford-on-Avon, B50, Tel: 0871 978 0800, (8 miles, 12kms)

Bidford-on-Avon is a well known village that has grown in latter years to about double the size it was twenty years ago.

Warwick, CV35 9ER, Tel: 01789 470277, (3 miles, 6kms)

Charlecote Park has been the home of the Lucy family since the 15th century. The current house was extensively remodelled in the Victorian times by Mary Elizabeth Lucy and it is presented as it was when she was the mistress of the house.

Compton Verney, Warwickshire, CV35 9HZ, Tel: 01926 645 500, (7 miles, 11kms)

Award-winning art gallery housed in a grade I listed Robert Adam mansion. Explore artworks from around the world and relax in 'Capability' Brown parkland.