Warwickshire

Warwickshire is in central England. The terrain is gently rolling, with outcroppings of the Cotswold Hills in the South and the Avon serving as the main river. There are vestiges of the ancient Forest of Arden eager to be enjoyed here in this region of variety. Some light industry is practiced but the area is primarily agricultural. Numerous traces of the Roman occupation remain, such as the abbeys of Merevale and Stoneleigh and the ruins of the castle at Kenilworth; with Warwick Castle still largely intact and an excellent place to explore. The county is rich in literary associations as well. Shakespeare's birthplace at Stratford-on-Avon, with the Globe Theatre, is one of England's most popular literary attractions.

For the visitor, Shakespeare is still pulling the crowds. Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare is steeped in culture and history. Set in the beautiful rural Warwickshire countryside, on the banks of the river Avon, it is one of the most important tourist destinations in the UK. You can visit the five houses in and around Stratford-upon-Avon connected with William Shakespeare and his family. The Shakespearian properties offer a unique experience of the Stratford world in which the famous dramatist and poet was born, lived and died. Open all year round, these sixteenth-century houses feature rare period furnishings and domestic items. Aspects of Tudor life, are on display and they are set in attractive gardens and grounds.