Bed and Breakfast near Warwick Castle, Shakespeare Country

Bed and Breakfast near Warwick Castle, Shakespeare Country, Stratford-upon-Avon

Bed and Breakfast near Warwick Castle . Avonpark House B&B Stratford-upon-Avon. Only 15 minutes from this top UK attraction. It is convenient and comfortable accommodation, from which to explore Shakespeare Country and the Heart of England. Historic Stratford is famous as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, the worlds best known playwright, but nearby is the magnificent Warwick Castle, home to the Earls of Warwick, some of the most powerful men in England for centuries. "The Kingmakers" Allow half a day for your visit to this Medieaval fortress.

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B&B  near Warwick Castle

 

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Shakespeare's Birthplace c1552AD Shakespeare's Birthplace

Holy Trinity Church c1210AD

There has been a church on this spot, since 845AD.Shakespeare is buried here.

 

 

Ann Hathaway's Cottage

The cottage was the childhood home of Shakespeare's wife, Anne, the daughter of a yeoman farmer, Richard Hathaway.

 

 

 

Mary Arden's House

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Almshouses 16th cen.

Next to Kng Edward VI grammar school are a row of beautiful 16th century timbered almshouses, provided by the Guild of the Holy Cross for the poor of the town.

 

Harvard House

 

Harvard House

Harvard House was the home of Katherine Rogers, mother of John Harvard, whose bequest made possible the foundation of Harvard University. Built in 1596 it is a fine example of an Elizabethan town house.

 

 

The American Fountain

The American Fountain - This large Gothic clock tower once had a built-in fountain now given over to flower planting. It was presented to the town of Stratford-upon-Avon by George W. Childs of Philadelphia to mark Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1897. Actor Henry Irving carried out the unveiling. You will see not only American Eagles but also English Lions and a fairy from A Midsummer Night's Dream as part of the stonework.

Compton Verney Art Gallery

A Grade-1 listed mansion house designed by Robert Adam in the 1760s,Compton Verney is set in more than 120 acres of classical parkland landscaped by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown.

 

 

Stratford Races

Steeplechasing since 1755

Races throughout the year.Or make us your stay for Cheltenham Races week.

 

 

The Windmill Arms

The Windmill Inn, at over 350 years old, is one of Stratford-upon-Avon’s oldest drinking establishments. A characterful and charming little pub, it offers respite after a hard days’ sightseeing, with cask ales and a good selection of bar meals.

 

Charlecote Park

The Lucy Family came to England with William the Conqueror.They have owned the land since 1247AD, and the present house was built in 1558AD.

Charlecote Park

Warwickshire and the nearby Cotswolds, have a wealth of history going back hundreds of years, enough to satisfy the appetite of even the most ardent historian. Choose from historic buildings and Gardens of the National Trust National Trust Garden Locator or More modern attractions National Exhibition Centre, B'ham airport, National Indoor Arena or The beauty of The Cotswolds , Broadway, Snowshill Bed and Breakfast near Warwick Castle Last updated 211108

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