What to do
Discover attractions in Northern Warwickshire
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Boudica, Romans and Wars of the Roses in north Warwickshire
Perhaps not known by many, the north part of Warwickshire was the location of two of Englands greatest battles. This page introduces you to Boudica's last battle and the Battle of Bosworth Field and the death of Richard III.
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Tamworth Castle
The Holloway, , Tamworth, Staffs. , B79 7NAWander through the stunning intact rooms with displays that tell the story of this unique Castle. Join one of the many events and get hands-on experiences of how life used to be from Saxon beginnings right through to Victorian times.
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Astley Castle
Nr. Nuneaton, north Warwickshire, CV10 7QDAstley Castle near to Nuneaton and Bedworth was named as the Stirling Prize winner for 2013, a prestigious architectural competition, run by the Royal Institute of British Architects which showcases what is considered the best building in the UK by RIBA chartered architects.
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Atherstone Country Trail
Atherstone is a small market town in northern Warwickshire and situated on the Roman Watling Street (better known today as the A5). Wooded hills to the west of the town rise gently towards the ancient Forest of Arden and offer spectactular views of Leicestershire and beyond.
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Coventry Canal through North Warwickshire
The Coventry Canal meanders through the length of North Warwickshire passing through some of the most picturesque parts of the area. Starting at the Coventry Canal Basin it runs northwards to end at Fradley Junction where it joins the Trent and Mersey Canal.
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Centenary Way Walk - Kingsbury Water Park to Hawkesbury Junction
This is the first part of the Centenary Way Walk and starts at Kingsbury Water Park and guides you in easy stages to Hawkesbury Junction were the Coventry Canal meets the Oxford Canal.
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Centenary Way (Warwickshire)
CV34 4SXThe Way passes the Tame Valley, Atherstone Ridge, the George Eliot country around Nuneaton, before passing to the east of Coventry to Kenilworth, Warwick and Leamington Spa. From here it heads to the Burton Dassett Hills, Edge Hill, Shipston-on-Stour and Ilmington Downs. Length is 158 km / 98 miles.
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Heart of England Way
A long distance walk which runs through north Warwickshire on its journey from Staffordshire to the Cotswolds.
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The Friends of Atherstone Heritage
White Hart House , Atherstone, CV9 1AXFriends of Atherstone Heritage is a sub-committee of Atherstone Town Council that help and get involved in local heritage.
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George Eliot Fellowship
Barnacle, Nr Coventry, CV7 9LDThe George Eliot Fellowship was founded by Mr A F Cross on 9 November 1930. Mr Cross was the editor of the Nuneaton Chronicle newspaper and had been campaigning for some 25 years for a memorial to George Eliot.