Dean and Vanessa's guidebook

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Dean and Vanessa's guidebook

Sightseeing

Warwick Arts Centre is a multi-venue arts complex at the University of Warwick in Coventry, England a pleasant 10 minute walk from The Lodge. It attracts around 300,000 visitors a year to over 3,000 individual events embracing all types of theatre and performance, contemporary and classical music, dance, comedy, visual art, films, talks and family events. https://www.warwickartscentre.co.uk/
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Warwick Arts Centre
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Warwick Arts Centre is a multi-venue arts complex at the University of Warwick in Coventry, England a pleasant 10 minute walk from The Lodge. It attracts around 300,000 visitors a year to over 3,000 individual events embracing all types of theatre and performance, contemporary and classical music, dance, comedy, visual art, films, talks and family events. https://www.warwickartscentre.co.uk/
Warwick Castle is a medieval castle developed from a wooden fort, originally built by William the Conqueror during 1068. The original wooden motte-and-bailey castle was rebuilt in stone during the 12th century. It is a 10 minute drive away. https://www.warwick-castle.com/
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Warwick Castle
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Warwick Castle is a medieval castle developed from a wooden fort, originally built by William the Conqueror during 1068. The original wooden motte-and-bailey castle was rebuilt in stone during the 12th century. It is a 10 minute drive away. https://www.warwick-castle.com/
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Stratford Butterfly Farm
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Coventry Transport Museum
Hales Street
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Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
Curzon Street
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Nationellt rymdcenter
Exploration Drive
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Lunt Roman Fort
Coventry Road
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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
Jordan Well
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For everything aeronautical. A great day out for the family. http://www.midlandairmuseum.co.uk/
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Midland Air Museum
Rowley Road
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For everything aeronautical. A great day out for the family. http://www.midlandairmuseum.co.uk/
For a family day out, or a quiet little picnic in the open air, visit Coombe Abbey Park. It offers 500 acres of beautiful gardens, woodland, lakeside walks, and bird watching. Visitor Centre: Shop, Information Centre, Cafe, Toilets, Baby Changing Facilities, Discovery Centre, Education Rooms, Conference and Event Facilities, Disabled Access Park Facilities: Picnic/BBQ Areas, Play Areas (Climbing Forest and Playground), Formal Gardens, Fishery, Bide Hide and SSSI, Duck and Swan Feeding, Pond Dipping Platforms, Woodland Trails, Birthday Parties, Family Events and Activities throughout the year - see our website for more details. Coombe Abbey Park is also home to Go Ape! Parking charges apply from as little as £1 for a 1 hour stay to £5 all day (over 4 hours). Annual car park season tickets are also available and represent excellent value for money.
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Coombe Country Park
Brinklow Road
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For a family day out, or a quiet little picnic in the open air, visit Coombe Abbey Park. It offers 500 acres of beautiful gardens, woodland, lakeside walks, and bird watching. Visitor Centre: Shop, Information Centre, Cafe, Toilets, Baby Changing Facilities, Discovery Centre, Education Rooms, Conference and Event Facilities, Disabled Access Park Facilities: Picnic/BBQ Areas, Play Areas (Climbing Forest and Playground), Formal Gardens, Fishery, Bide Hide and SSSI, Duck and Swan Feeding, Pond Dipping Platforms, Woodland Trails, Birthday Parties, Family Events and Activities throughout the year - see our website for more details. Coombe Abbey Park is also home to Go Ape! Parking charges apply from as little as £1 for a 1 hour stay to £5 all day (over 4 hours). Annual car park season tickets are also available and represent excellent value for money.
Charlecote Park is a grand 16th-century country house, surrounded by its own deer park, on the banks of the River Avon in Charlecote near Wellesbourne.
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Charlecote Park
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Charlecote Park is a grand 16th-century country house, surrounded by its own deer park, on the banks of the River Avon in Charlecote near Wellesbourne.
Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace to walk in Shakespeare’s footsteps and explore the house where he was born and grew up. Hear tales of Shakespeare’s family life, enjoy live theatre on demand and get up close to rare artefacts from the Trust’s world class collections as you discover how the extraordinary William Shakespeare continues to shape our lives today.
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Shakespeares födelsehus
Henley Street
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Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace to walk in Shakespeare’s footsteps and explore the house where he was born and grew up. Hear tales of Shakespeare’s family life, enjoy live theatre on demand and get up close to rare artefacts from the Trust’s world class collections as you discover how the extraordinary William Shakespeare continues to shape our lives today.
The Royal Shakespeare Theatre is a 1,040+ seat thrust stage theatre owned by the Royal Shakespeare Company dedicated to the English playwright and poet William Shakespeare. It is located in Stratford-upon-Avon .
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Waterside
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The Royal Shakespeare Theatre is a 1,040+ seat thrust stage theatre owned by the Royal Shakespeare Company dedicated to the English playwright and poet William Shakespeare. It is located in Stratford-upon-Avon .
This award winning art gallery near Stratford-upon-Avon offers enjoyable ways to experience art and natural beauty of it's stunning landscape. Housed in a Grade I listed Robert Adam mansion set in Capability Brown landscaped parkland, Compton Verney is home to a growing collection of works of art from around the world including Naples 1600-1800, Germanic art 1450-1650, British portraits including Reynolds, exceptional collection of Chinese bronzes, unique collection of British Folk Art, the Marx-Lambert collection, plus an exciting program of changing exhibitions.
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Compton Verney
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This award winning art gallery near Stratford-upon-Avon offers enjoyable ways to experience art and natural beauty of it's stunning landscape. Housed in a Grade I listed Robert Adam mansion set in Capability Brown landscaped parkland, Compton Verney is home to a growing collection of works of art from around the world including Naples 1600-1800, Germanic art 1450-1650, British portraits including Reynolds, exceptional collection of Chinese bronzes, unique collection of British Folk Art, the Marx-Lambert collection, plus an exciting program of changing exhibitions.

Food scene

A beautiful park in the centre of Leamington. Be sure to visit The Aviary Cafe and sample their homemade cakes.
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Jephson Gardens
Newbold Terrace
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A beautiful park in the centre of Leamington. Be sure to visit The Aviary Cafe and sample their homemade cakes.
The best pizza for miles.
Red Hot Mamma
108 Regent Street
The best pizza for miles.
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Fargo Village
Far Gosford Street
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It is fitting that Tailors Restaurant occupies a former gentleman's tailors shop in Warwick's historic Market Place. Owned and run by chefs Dan Cavell and Mark Fry, together they create tasting menus of outstanding quality using locally sourced and foraged ingredients Each mouthwatering dish is skillfully developed to play on your visual, taste and emotional senses. Taking inspiration from the day's available ingredients, Dan and Mark present classic recipes with a contemporary twist leaving you wanting more.
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Tailors
22 Market Pl
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It is fitting that Tailors Restaurant occupies a former gentleman's tailors shop in Warwick's historic Market Place. Owned and run by chefs Dan Cavell and Mark Fry, together they create tasting menus of outstanding quality using locally sourced and foraged ingredients Each mouthwatering dish is skillfully developed to play on your visual, taste and emotional senses. Taking inspiration from the day's available ingredients, Dan and Mark present classic recipes with a contemporary twist leaving you wanting more.
Our restaurant is located at 12 Sheep Street, one of the oldest buildings in Stratford. It dates from the early sixteenth century, probably the reign of Henry VIII and is now a stylish yet cosy restaurant in Stratford-Upon-Avon. Lambs is just one of many places to eat in Stratford-upon-Avon; but we provide a stand-out dining experience. Restaurant dining in the heart of Stratford is always an unforgettable experience, but Lambs’ original features and open beams create an extra stunning ambience.
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Lambs
12 Sheep St
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Our restaurant is located at 12 Sheep Street, one of the oldest buildings in Stratford. It dates from the early sixteenth century, probably the reign of Henry VIII and is now a stylish yet cosy restaurant in Stratford-Upon-Avon. Lambs is just one of many places to eat in Stratford-upon-Avon; but we provide a stand-out dining experience. Restaurant dining in the heart of Stratford is always an unforgettable experience, but Lambs’ original features and open beams create an extra stunning ambience.
Located in the historic town of Kenilworth in the heart of Warwickshire, The Cross is an award-winning pub that combines Michelin-starred food with a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. Under the guidance of chef-director Adam Bennett, we have held a Michelin star for over six years and are proud to boast three AA Rosettes. We received a Good Food Award Gold Seal in 2021. The Cross’s respected and renowned chef-patron Andreas Antona also owns Simpsons, the Michelin-starred restaurant that put Birmingham firmly on the fine dining map. The Cross is housed in a Grade II listed 19th-century inn and has been sympathetically restored to retain its heritage alongside contemporary touches that make it a fabulous place to enjoy great food, a casual atmosphere and informal but attentive service.
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The Cross
16 New St
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Located in the historic town of Kenilworth in the heart of Warwickshire, The Cross is an award-winning pub that combines Michelin-starred food with a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. Under the guidance of chef-director Adam Bennett, we have held a Michelin star for over six years and are proud to boast three AA Rosettes. We received a Good Food Award Gold Seal in 2021. The Cross’s respected and renowned chef-patron Andreas Antona also owns Simpsons, the Michelin-starred restaurant that put Birmingham firmly on the fine dining map. The Cross is housed in a Grade II listed 19th-century inn and has been sympathetically restored to retain its heritage alongside contemporary touches that make it a fabulous place to enjoy great food, a casual atmosphere and informal but attentive service.
The Almanack is a modern British gastropub in the heart of Kenilworth, between Abbey Fields and the High Street. We serve high quality fresh seasonal food and great beers, wines and spirits all at pub prices. Open all day, seven days a week, serving breakfast, coffee and cake, lunch, drinks and dinner, we aim to be Kenilworth’s favourite local.
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The Almanack
89 Abbey End
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The Almanack is a modern British gastropub in the heart of Kenilworth, between Abbey Fields and the High Street. We serve high quality fresh seasonal food and great beers, wines and spirits all at pub prices. Open all day, seven days a week, serving breakfast, coffee and cake, lunch, drinks and dinner, we aim to be Kenilworth’s favourite local.

City/town information

Leamington Spa is a town in central England. Set on the winding River Leam, it’s known for its Regency architecture and broad boulevards. The colonnaded Royal Pump Rooms, a 19th-century bathhouse, now houses the Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum. It includes a local history gallery and an original hammam, or cooling room. Jephson Gardens is a park with formal flowerbeds and a glasshouse for tropical plants.
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Royal Leamington Spa
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Leamington Spa is a town in central England. Set on the winding River Leam, it’s known for its Regency architecture and broad boulevards. The colonnaded Royal Pump Rooms, a 19th-century bathhouse, now houses the Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum. It includes a local history gallery and an original hammam, or cooling room. Jephson Gardens is a park with formal flowerbeds and a glasshouse for tropical plants.
Stratford-upon-Avon, a medieval market town in England’s West Midlands, is the 16th-century birthplace of William Shakespeare. Possibly the most famous writer in the English language, Shakespeare is known for his sonnets and plays such as 'Romeo and Juliet' and 'Hamlet'. The Royal Shakespeare Company performs his plays in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and adjacent Swan Theatre on the banks of the River Avon. 19 minutes by car.
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Stratford-upon-Avon
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Stratford-upon-Avon, a medieval market town in England’s West Midlands, is the 16th-century birthplace of William Shakespeare. Possibly the most famous writer in the English language, Shakespeare is known for his sonnets and plays such as 'Romeo and Juliet' and 'Hamlet'. The Royal Shakespeare Company performs his plays in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and adjacent Swan Theatre on the banks of the River Avon. 19 minutes by car.
Birmingham is England’s second city, with multiple Industrial Revolution-era landmarks that speak to its 18th-century history as a manufacturing powerhouse. It’s also home to a network of canals, many of which radiate from Sherborne Wharf and are now lined with trendy cafes and bars. In the city centre, the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is known for pre-Raphaelite masterpieces. Shop for every and anything in the Bull Ring Centre where you will find retailers like Harvey Nichols and Selfridges. A 35 minute drive.
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Birmingham
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Birmingham is England’s second city, with multiple Industrial Revolution-era landmarks that speak to its 18th-century history as a manufacturing powerhouse. It’s also home to a network of canals, many of which radiate from Sherborne Wharf and are now lined with trendy cafes and bars. In the city centre, the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is known for pre-Raphaelite masterpieces. Shop for every and anything in the Bull Ring Centre where you will find retailers like Harvey Nichols and Selfridges. A 35 minute drive.
Kenilworth is a market town and civil parish. It lies on Finham Brook, a tributary of the River Sowe, which joins the River Avon 2 miles north-east of the town. Numerous shops and, pubs and eateries. Visit the Almanack. Loch Fyne and The Bakery for food and drink. 3 minutes away by car.
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Kenilworth
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Kenilworth is a market town and civil parish. It lies on Finham Brook, a tributary of the River Sowe, which joins the River Avon 2 miles north-east of the town. Numerous shops and, pubs and eateries. Visit the Almanack. Loch Fyne and The Bakery for food and drink. 3 minutes away by car.