There are a number of beauitiful Market towns dotted across the county and all worth a visit. Why not take a look at some of all our historic Market Towns during your stay in Warwickshire.  Henley in Arden - The Heritage & Visitor centre which dates from 1345, tells the story of the ancient market town from the date of the Norman Conquest. The reading room contains extensive collections of archived material , with video recordings including a "virtual tour" for more details visit  www.heritagehenley.org.uk

 

 

The town of Alcester on the doorstep of Ragley Hall, picturesque Knowle set in the Forest of Arden. Set on the banks of the River Avon the pretty villages of Bidford on Avon and Welford on Avon.Shipston on Stour - the most southern of the Market Towns, where you will find some real delightful shops and country inns.

The attractive market town   of Southam was first mentioned in a charter of King Ethelred in 998. Although coins found in the parish hint at  an earlier foundation around AD250-350. Today visitors can enjoy the swimming pool and leisure centre, a variety of shops and numerous places to eat.

For more details visit www.southamonline.co.uk 

 

The historic town of Warwick, with it's magnificant castle secret gardens, antique shops and a great choice of restaurants is a wonderful place to spend explore.  The Castle offers all you would expect and more, lavishly decorated state rooms, towers and ramparts and dark dungeons. There is also year round entertainment from easter and Christmas festivitites to jousting tournaments and birds of pry displays. The 60  acres include the Victorain Rose garden and Mill Engine House .

One of the gems of Warwick is the Lord Leycester Hospital. This beautiful collections of 14th century timber framed buildings, home to ex-service men known as The Bretheren. Discover the chapel, Great Hall and galleried courtyard and one of the oldest gardens in Warwick, the Master's Garden.

Another garden well worth a visit is the MIll Garden at the bottom of Mill Street. this secluded garden has one of the finest views of the castle and river.