Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Warwick Castle

Leamington Spa, CV32 4AB, Tel: 0871 978 0800, Email, www.royal-leamington-spa.co.uk, (2 miles, 4kms)

Royal Leamington Spa is a fashionable and elegant regency town in the heart of South Warwickshire.

Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6QW, Tel: 01789 204016, Email, www.shakespeare.org.uk, (8 miles, 12kms)

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, (0.4 miles, 0.6kms)

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, (8 miles, 13kms)

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

St John's House, Warwick, CV34 4NF, Tel: 01926 491653, Email, www.warwickfusiliers.com, (0.5 miles, 0.9kms)

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, (0.3 miles, 0.5kms)

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.

Bridge Street, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 1BP, (4 miles, 7kms)

Abbey Fields is Kenilworth's main park and is set in the dramatic valley of the Finham Brook and enjoys views of the castle and the parish church.

Rising Lane, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 0DQ, Tel: 01564 783294, (6 miles, 10kms)

An atmospheric moated manor house with peaceful gardens, fish pools, lake, estate walk, Barn Restaurant and gift shop.

Barford, CV35, Tel: 0871 978 0800, (3 miles, 4kms)

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

Warwick, CV35 9ER, Tel: 01789 470277, (5 miles, 8kms)

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.

Harbury, Tel: 0871 978 0800, (7 miles, 11kms)

Harbury is situated a few miles south-east of Royal Leamington Spa.

High Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6HB, (8 miles, 12kms)

The most ornate house in Stratford. Harvard House is a fine example of an Elizabethan town house, containing many architectural features.