The Warwick Directory

Warwick Castle

Warwick Castle offers visitors Britain's greatest mediaeval experience, with authentic themed attractions brought to life by the artistry and skill of Madame Tussaud's studios and a full programme of interactive entertainment, including live action events and costumed guides and colourful castle characters telling spellbinding tales and springing plenty of surprises on the way.

The castle is built upon a rocky site beside the River Avon, first chosen by William the Conqueror, for an earlier Motte and Bailey.
The present building dates from the 13th century, with the principal towers being added in the 14th and 15th centuries. There are many later additions, including the keep, and the interior was extensively rebuilt by Sir Fulke Greville in the early 17th century, giving it the appearance of an elegant Jacobean mansion. Sir Fulke Greville's ghost is said to haunt the Watergate Tower.

Visit the beautiful State Rooms and Great Hall and go via the Armoury, Dungeons and Torture Chamber to the towers and the gardens laid out by Capability Brown.
And visit the Royal Weekend Party of 1898, showing the Earl and Countess of Warwick entertaining the Prince of Wales, the Duke of York, the Marlboroughs, Devonshires and even Winston Churchill.

The 60 acres of grounds feature the River Island, Peacock Gardens, the Conservatory, picnic area, river and woodland walks, licensed restaurant and medieval banquets.

Telephone

+44 (0) 1926 495421

Fax

+44 (0) 1926 401692

E-mail

Website

http://www.warwick-castle.com

Car Park

On Site

Opening Times

Every day except Christmas day April-September 10am-6pm October-March 10am-5pm