Is Warwick Castle worth it?
Jan 25th, 2012, 05:06 AM
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warwick_Castle We always like to know the history of the castle. Gives you a feel for what has transpired there over the centuries.
Jan 25th, 2012, 05:58 AM
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I loved Warwick!
And Kenilworth too.
Well there are very few castles in the UK I don't love! LOL
The view from the battlements was exceptional..
The hawking demonstrations were wonderful.
We had a lovely Sunday roast in their eatery.
Please go, you will love it!!!!!
And Kenilworth too.
Well there are very few castles in the UK I don't love! LOL
The view from the battlements was exceptional..
The hawking demonstrations were wonderful.
We had a lovely Sunday roast in their eatery.
Please go, you will love it!!!!!
Jan 25th, 2012, 08:04 AM
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Europeannovice: Sure you can do Warwick Castle (and even a walk into town to see the church in half a day. Especially if you skip the extra paid attractions w/i the castle. About 3 hours at the castle would be good. That would even give you time for a quick meal. But 3 hours can easily stretch to 4 because the car park is very long/narrow and depending on what time you arrive you might have a 10 minute walk to the castle entrance and then there is usually a queue for tickets.
leave the car parked where it is and walk into the center of town directly from the castle. Then after the church and any other exploring you want to do, back to the castle/car and on to Kenilworth.
If you have the time the Lord Leycester Hospital is definitely worth the walk (but probably not at the expense of Kenilworth)
leave the car parked where it is and walk into the center of town directly from the castle. Then after the church and any other exploring you want to do, back to the castle/car and on to Kenilworth.
If you have the time the Lord Leycester Hospital is definitely worth the walk (but probably not at the expense of Kenilworth)
Jan 25th, 2012, 03:56 PM
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Wrenwood--We will have our 12 year old boy with us.
Janisj--Thanks for the approximate timing. You are usually spot on with those things.
Our problem is we only have a week to work with in total and that day we have set aside for Warwick/Kenilworth we are also taking the train to York. I haven't figured out when is the best time to take the train yet. I know it is a 3 and 1/2 hour ride from Leamington Spa and we don't want to arrive too late. However, we don't want to miss out on the stuff in Warwick before departing to York if it can be accomplished in a half-day. I am torn where best to allocate the time because there are tons of stuff to do in York too. I need help with decisions!
Should we just plan on spending morning and early afternoon visiting Warwick and Kenilworth and possibly Leycester (although that may be pushing it) and then take a very late afternoon train ride over to York? We would not have that evening to explore York but rather grab a bite and go straight to sleep upon arrival. Then next full day for York. Or should we skip Warwick/Kenilworth this time around and plan on more time for York?
Janisj--Thanks for the approximate timing. You are usually spot on with those things.
Our problem is we only have a week to work with in total and that day we have set aside for Warwick/Kenilworth we are also taking the train to York. I haven't figured out when is the best time to take the train yet. I know it is a 3 and 1/2 hour ride from Leamington Spa and we don't want to arrive too late. However, we don't want to miss out on the stuff in Warwick before departing to York if it can be accomplished in a half-day. I am torn where best to allocate the time because there are tons of stuff to do in York too. I need help with decisions!
Should we just plan on spending morning and early afternoon visiting Warwick and Kenilworth and possibly Leycester (although that may be pushing it) and then take a very late afternoon train ride over to York? We would not have that evening to explore York but rather grab a bite and go straight to sleep upon arrival. Then next full day for York. Or should we skip Warwick/Kenilworth this time around and plan on more time for York?
Jan 25th, 2012, 04:07 PM
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My 14 yr old son and I loved Warwick, the jousting show was REALLY well done I was quite impressed, they go all out.
The castle itself is interesting, but the grounds are so very pretty , I have a beautiful shot of the little mill stream with the castle behind its,, its beautiful.
I too thought it was expensive, but decided it was in fact worth it as we both enjoyed the day,,, and thats priceless!
The castle itself is interesting, but the grounds are so very pretty , I have a beautiful shot of the little mill stream with the castle behind its,, its beautiful.
I too thought it was expensive, but decided it was in fact worth it as we both enjoyed the day,,, and thats priceless!
Jan 25th, 2012, 08:50 PM
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It is a tough decision but w/that sort of itinerary, I'd reluctantly skip Kenilworth and the Lord Leycester Hospital. Visit Warwick Castle, pop into the church in town and then on to the station for the train to York.
Get to Warwick 20-30 mins before opening time. The Stable area (where the ticket office is) also has a gift shop. So you can get any souvenir shopping out of the way w/o eating up 'Castle time'.
Get to Warwick 20-30 mins before opening time. The Stable area (where the ticket office is) also has a gift shop. So you can get any souvenir shopping out of the way w/o eating up 'Castle time'.
Jan 26th, 2012, 07:19 AM
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I had the good fortune to work at Warwick Castle for about a year when I was at school in the vicinity, and I have to say that it's probably the only place I've ever worked (even all these years later) that I felt excited to turn up to every time my shift started.
I know every nook and cranny of it and even after working there for a year I was still finding something new to enjoy (the long lunch breaks taken in the company of a friendly colleague also helped mind you).
It really is a very fine example of a mediaeval castle and worth a fair portion of anyone's money. In fact the photos you can take of the river Avon and the surrounding countryside are worth the admission price alone, in my opinion.
I know every nook and cranny of it and even after working there for a year I was still finding something new to enjoy (the long lunch breaks taken in the company of a friendly colleague also helped mind you).
It really is a very fine example of a mediaeval castle and worth a fair portion of anyone's money. In fact the photos you can take of the river Avon and the surrounding countryside are worth the admission price alone, in my opinion.
