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Warwickshire (/ ˈ w ɒr ɪ k ʃ ər,-ʃ ɪər / ⓘ; abbreviated Warks) is a ceremonial county in the West Midlands of England. It is bordered by Staffordshire and Leicestershire to the north, Northamptonshire to the east, Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire to the south, and Worcestershire and the West Midlands county to the west.
5 days ago · Warwickshire, administrative and historic county of central England, in the Midlands region. As an administrative and geographic unit, the county dates from the 10th century, with the historic county town (seat) of Warwick lying roughly at its centre. Covering a smaller and somewhat different area.
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Things to do in Warwickshire range from historic market towns to Shakespeare attractions. Plan your weekend break in Warwickshire at VisitEngland.
Welcome to Warwickshire. We’re a county of literary greats, of culinary brilliance and iconic heritage. We’re also a place for an unforgettable short break or relaxing day out. Whether you’re a...
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- Stratford-upon-Avon. By far the most popular spot for visitors to Warwickshire, Stratford-upon-Avon is the birthplace of William Shakespeare. A tour of the house where Shakespeare was born will be high on the list of things to do, but you would be remiss not to step inside the less-visited Anne Hathaway’s cottage; it was here where the famous playwright once courted his wife-to-be.
- Royal Leamington Spa. Royal Leamington Spa rose to prominence in the 1800s as a spa town after the spring waters were declared to have healing properties.
- Warwick. The county seat of Warwickshire is a tiny town dominated by its well-known castle. Although the restoration of the castle is somewhat gimmicky, with comically over-the-top actors and costumed knights wandering around the grounds, Warwick Castle remains a fun day out, particularly for families.
- Rugby. One for the sporting fans, Rugby is home to one of the U.K.’ s most popular sports. In 1823 schoolboy Webb Ellis picked up a football (the equivalent of a U.S. soccer ball) and ran with it, forming the origin of today’s games of rugby and American football.
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With links to the Wars of the Roses, John of Gaunt, Simon de Montfort, Queen Elizabeth I and her (unsuccessful) suitor Robert Dudley, the English Civil War and Victorian novelist Walter Scott, a visit to Kenilworth Castle is a veritable romp through English history.
