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.
Alderson House
A magnificent early Georgian building with many original features and a lot of history.
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.
Brunswick Street Cemetery - Social Walks & Talks Leamington Guided Tour
A fascinating guided walk around Brunswick Street Cemetery taking in some of the most notable Leamington ‘residents’ and their tombs.
CEMEX Rugby Cement Plant
A tour of the CEMEX Rugby cement manufacturing plant, one of the largest in the UK, together with audio visual presentations of the history and development of cement making on this site and in the county of Warwickshire.
Charlecote Park
A Victorian home set in landscaped deer park.
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.
Chesterton Windmill
An opportunity to see inside this unique historic windmill. One of Warwickshire’s most recognisable landmarks
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.
Collegiate Church of St Mary Warwick
A chance to take a tour of one of the largest parish churches in England dating back nearly 900 years.
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.
Court House Warwick
A tour that gives you the chance to visit Warwick's stunning Court House designed and built in 1725 by Francis Smith.
Everyday Histories of Rugby: Object Handling
Discover Rugby's local history first-hand in this interactive object handling session for all ages as part of this year's Heritage Open Days festival.
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.