Things to do in Warwick
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Lord Leycester Hospital
Leaning against the Westgate like a rest home for Hobbits, the wonderfully wonky Lord Leycester Hospital has been used as a retirement home for soldiers (but not as a hospital) since 1571. Visitors can wander around the courtyard, chapel, guildhall and regimental museum.
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Collegiate Church of St Mary
Drag yourself away from the castle ramparts to explore this magnificent Norman church, founded in 1123 and packed with 16th- and 17th-century tombs. Highlights include the Norman crypt, the Beauchamp Chapel (built between 1442 and 1464 to enshrine the mortal remains of the Earls of Warwick), and the clock tower , which offers supreme views over town.
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Warwick Castle
Founded in 1068 by William the Conqueror, the stunningly preserved Warwick Castle is the biggest show in town. The ancestral home of the Earls of Warwick, the castle remains impressively intact, and The Tussauds Group has filled the interior with noisy attractions that bring the castle's rich history to life in a flamboyant but undeniably family-friendly way.
With waxwork-populated private apartments, sumptuous interiors, landscaped gardens, towering ramparts, displays of arms and armour, medieval jousting and a theme-park dungeon (complete with torture chamber and ham actors in grisly make-up), there's plenty to keep the family busy for a whole day. Tickets are discounted…
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Kozi Bar
The dark orange walls, leather sofas and deep rattan armchairs create a warm ambience at this coffee shop, restaurant and cocktail bar. There's a sunny garden at the back for the summer and on the weekend it turns into Warwick's only late-night bar playing mainstream house and club classics.
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Mill Garden
For a fragrant perspective of the castle, head for the Mill Garden , an explosion of flowers and plants within splashing distance of the weir that powered the castle mill. Money raised from this captivating little corner goes to charity.
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Warwickshire Museum
Other interesting sights include the Warwickshire Museum , in the 17th-century market building. It displays the Sheldon's Tapestry Map, a woven map of Warwickshire stretching 5m across, which dates from 1647.
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Art Kitchen & Gallery
This place serves fresh, tasty Thai food with an emphasis on local produce and is very popular. All of the art on display, from bold prints on the walls to photos of celebs in the loos, is for sale.
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Tilted Wig
This large, lively pub on the main square spills out onto the streets in summer, provides a cosy haven in winter and serves some great beers – try the Slaughterhouse.
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Thomas Oken Tea Rooms
Just an arrow's flight away from the castle, this tearoom in a medieval house is pricey and usually packed –but it does have bags of atmosphere.
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St John's House
St John's House is a striking Jacobean mansion with an antique doll and toy display, reconstructed Victorian rooms and a regimental museum.
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Warwick Boats
A fine view of the castle is from the river itself. Head to Warwick Boats .
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Warwick Castle Ticket Office
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Warwick Castle Pedestrian Entrance
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Tilted Wig
This large, lively pub on the main square spills out onto the streets in summer, provides a cosy haven in winter, and serves some great beers.
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Thomas Oken Tea Rooms
Just an arrow's flight away from the castle, this tearoom is set in the former home of a local nobleman who became famous for his charitable works in the 16th century.
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Tailors
Set in a former gentlemen's tailor shop, this elegant eatery serves prime ingredients – guinea fowl, pork belly and lamb from named farms – presented oh-so-delicately in neat little towers.
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Lane's Bar & Restaurant
Handy for the castle, this is a good choice for an upmarket lunch – expect farm-fresh meats and lots of unusual side dishes.
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Art Kitchen & Gallery
Come for zingy Thai dishes prepared with lots of local produce, served up in a snug dining room that doubles as a gallery. All of the art on display is for sale.
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Aqua Food & Mood
Bringing a kasbah vibe to historic Warwick, this swish Lebanese place serves cocktails and tasty kebabs. In the post-smoking-ban era, the sheesha pipes are reserved for the garden.
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