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Discover stories of epic sieges and royal scandals at mighty Kenilworth Castle. Once one of the country’s most formidable medieval fortresses, the castle was later transformed into a spectacular Elizabethan palace by Robert Dudley in an effort to impress his queen.
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Once home to Robert Dudley, the great love of Queen...
- History and Stories
Kenilworth Castle’s Elizabethan Garden . Use this...
- Plan Your Visit
Plan Your Visit to Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden....
- Ashby De La Zouch Castle
Ashby Castle forms the backdrop to the famous jousting...
- Kenilworth Castle Food and Drink
Soup, cakes and light lunches are always available, along...
- Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden Facilities
This garden, lost for centuries, has been brought back to...
- The Siege of Kenilworth Castle
For Henry, Kenilworth Castle was at least restored to him....
- Elizabethan Garden
Kenilworth Castle Elizabethan Garden. The Elizabethan garden...
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For more than 400 years, the magnificent Elizabethan garden at Kenilworth Castle was lost to the world. In May 2009 it was re-created for all to enjoy once more, and it is now an established feature of one of the greatest castle ruins in Britain. A must-see for all garden lovers, history enthusiasts and those that just enjoy a great day out.
Kenilworth Castle is a castle in the town of Kenilworth in Warwickshire, England, managed by English Heritage; much of it is still in ruins. The castle was founded during the Norman conquest of England; with development through to the Tudor period.
- Siege of Kenilworth (great siege of 1266)
- Town of Kenilworth
Discover an Elizabethan garden that has been expertly restored. In 1575, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, entertained Queen Elizabeth I at his home, Kenilworth Castle. He hoped to marry...
One of England’s most magnificent castles. English Heritage. View Towards the Keep, Kenilworth Castle Original Source: KENILWORTH CASTLE AND ELIZABETHAN GARDEN. First built in the...
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Warwickshire. CV8 1NG. Telephone. (0370) 3331181. This English Heritage site is best known as the 1575 home of Robert Dudley, one of Queen Elizabeth I's favourites. Visitors can wander through...