Warwickshire is a beautiful county, mostly rural. It lays claim to be the home of Stratford-upon-Avon. So as it’s Shakespeare country, this area has more visitors to England than anywhere, outside London.
Wildlife that lives here include bats, beavers, rabbits, and many species of deer. Find more ways to help your local wildlife rescue and animal shelter.
Kenilworth Castle was once a formidable medieval fortress, but now most of it is in ruins. The town of Kenilworth boasts that ‘birdsong is the loudest song’ with a network of green routes and many natural traffic-free spaces to enjoy nature walks.
Anne Hathaway’s Cottage (Trevor Yorke) is the birthplace of the wife of Shakespeare (not the Hollywood actress). Built over 500 years ago, the family lived here for generations and the cottage has acres of cottage gardens and orchards, and a sculpture trail inspired by the bard’s plays.
Gatehouse Maxstoke Abbey is in a small village which also has its own castle to the north, which has a broad moat.
