England
Warwickshire

Castles in Warwickshire

Kenilworth Castle   Begun by Geoffrey de Clinton about 1120, site of Edward II's abdication and John of Gaunt's Banqueting Hall. One of the great castles of England throughout the Middle Ages. Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England, CV8 1NE Attraction Type: Castle Location: off A452 Website: Kenilworth Castle Phone: 01926 85 2078 English Heritage Location map Details of Kenilworth Castle - Photos of Kenilworth Castle OS SP278 723 Heritage Highlight: Edward II was abducted here Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Warwick Castle   The first castle here was erected by William the Conqueror, though nothing but the mound remains. The present castle was begun after Simon de Montfort's troops leveled the old one in 1264. Curtain walls, portcullis, and murder holes. Appropriately dismal dungeon, and a haunted room where murder was done. Fascinating "Edwardian Weekend" house party tableau by Madame Tussaud's in the updated living quarters. Warwick, Warwickshire, England, CV34 4QU Attraction Type: Castle Location: off West Street, in the centre of Warwick Website: Warwick Castle Email: customer.information@warwick-castle.com Phone: 0870 442 2000 Fax: 0870 442 2394 Location map Details of Warwick Castle - Photos of Warwick Castle OS SP284 648 Heritage Highlight: The 11th century mound of William the Conqueror's castle Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts