Warwickshire
Properties and events in Warwickshire
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A guided tour of exempt works of art at Upton Viva, Banbury
A selection of items from the collection can be seen on a guided tour of about 1 1/2 hours at 1000 on 11th and 14th September. Numbers are limited to 6 on each tour so entry is by pre-booked tickets only and ID must be provided.
Alcester War Memorial Town Hall
Grade I listed timber framed town hall.
AudaTours Warwick Audio Tour: The Town Behind the Walls
A self-guided audio tour of Warwick, exploring the people who fed, clothed and served the castle town behind the famous walls.
Baddesley Clinton
Discover a secluded, intimate estate set in the heart of the Forest of Arden with 500 years of fascinating and unexpected stories.
Bedworth Almshouses Open Day
Bun Day and Beyond! Explore Bedworth Almshouses on 19th September! Enjoy free guided tours with local historians, family activities, and discover how Nicholas Chamberlaine’s 300-year legacy still funds vital community projects today.
Between Ancient and Modern: Astley Castle Open Days
A ground-breaking conversion of rugged ruins for modern living on a historic moated site, combining the thrill of contemporary architecture with the atmosphere of an ancient place.
Bournville in Rugby
A little bit of Bournville in the centre of Rugby. In 1909 a dual purpose adult school and meeting house was built for Rugby Quakers in what was then Moat Street. Designed and built by Bedford Tyler the architect of the Bournville Estate.
Chedham's Yard - Restoration Village
Chedham's Yard is a well preserved example of traditional craft at the heart of the agricultural economy of centuries past at the heart of historic Wellesbourne.
Church House, Alcester
Explore one of Alcester’s Grade II listed timber-framed former dwellings, refurbished to provide modern facilities of hall, meeting rooms, kitchen and toilets for St Nicholas parish Church. A local history exhibition will be on view.
Church of Our Lady
Our Lady's is a Grade II listed Church with one of the best examples of dalle-de-verre glass in the country. Guided/ self-guided tours available with exhibition boards out about the stunning stained glass and Church architecture.
Compton Verney
A world-class gallery and museum in rural Warwickshire, set in a historic mansion within 120 acres of parkland. Explore three floors of art, from ancient Chinese bronzes to the UK’s largest collection of British folk art.
Faces of the Somme - 110th Anniversary Exhibition & Activities
On its 110th anniversary, we explore through WW1 objects & first hand accounts, the Royal Warwickshire Regiment's part in the significant battle of Somme, 1916. Family activities will include real artefacts & creative activities linked to the theme.
Hall's Croft: The Story of Cambridge House School
Come and join us at Hall's Croft for a special talk about its use as a school during the nineteenth century, including the eccentric educators and intriguing events during this period.
Hall’s Croft: Behind the Scaffold - Everyday Histories, Extraordinary Lives
A unique opportunity to visit the conservation project at Shakespeare’s daughter’s family home: Hall's Croft. Join us to learn about the craftspeople, communities and conservators who have maintained the house over the centuries.
Marton Museum of Country Bygones
A museum of local rural artefacts developed from the collection made over many decades by George Tims, a village resident, who died in January 2005.
Museum of Country Bygones
Marton Museum of Country Bygones is open all day with displays of farming tools, dairy, sheep & needlecraft. For our 15th HODs we have a blacksmith demonstration, a spinning wheel in action, corn dollies, a diorama, activities & trails for children.
Nuneaton Masonic Hall
Join us at Nuneaton Masonic Hall, open to the general public as part of Heritage Open Days.
Packwood
Much-restored Tudor house, open parkland and one of Britain's major notable topiary gardens.
Princethorpe College
Founded in 1833, St Mary's Priory was one of the first priories to be built in England after the Reformation. Join us for a tour to discover some of the fascinating everyday histories of those who lived and worked here.
Roman Alcester Museum
Roman Alcester Museum will be open over the weekend of 19th & 20th September when visitors will be able to view an impressive display of Roman era artefacts that have all been found in the town of Alcester.