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sulgrave manor is a superb example of a modest manor house in shakespeare s time and was home to the ancestors of george washington rediscover kenilworth castle an inspiration to sir walter scott and one of the most spectacular castle ruins in england the ruins are an evocative reminder of great english leaders bloody battles and romantic trysts see the beautiful elizabethan gatehouse fully restored and with new exhibitions charting the castle s long and colourful history at warwick castle experience a mediaeval household preparing for battle and meet daisy countess of warwick during her royal weekend party in the castle s newest attraction dream of battle witness the drama and terror of mediaeval battle through the dreams of 12 year old page william travel through the history of the british motor industry with new and exciting exhibitions at the heritage motor centre the museum reopened in 2007 after a £1.7 million redevelopment experience in a fun hands-on way how cars have progressed from bumpy suspension and challenging steering to the sophistication of today s sleek designs on a similar theme if you re looking for inspiration thrills or nostalgia be sure to journey through the history of road transport at coventry transport museum with its bone rattling cycles and mind blowing speed records these are just some of many heritage attractions in shakespeare country there are many more be sure to stay a while and explore there s a story around every corner stones to unturn and mysteries to unravel 05 captivating heritage captivating heritage england s england is rich in literary heritage not least because of its most famous son william shakespeare the greatest writer of the english language experience `living history by meeting the glover and journeyman at shakespeare s birthplace where william s father had a glove making business at mary arden s experience the sights sounds and smells of a tudor farm and help the farmer maid and labourer bring the farm to life with their daily chores of baking bread lighting fires and making candles blenheim palace palmer s farm at mary arden s discover waterways and watermills follow town heritage trails and walk in the footsteps of kings and queens poets and politicians soldiers and inventors moreover with shakespeare country steeped in history there is always something new to discover at blenheim palace learn more about another of england s famous sons ­ sir winston churchill blenheim is one of the finest english baroque houses in the country explore this world heritage site and discover previously untold stories about the family and servants who lived at the palace through a new visitor experience follow the ghostly apparition of grace riley the 1st duchess s maid share secrets with the servants and meet eccentric individuals warwick castle if you love delving into the past then you re in for a treat uncover intriguing stories characters and mysteries in castles churches and stately homes across shakespeare country living history at mary arden s birthplace shakespeare s for the latest offers or to book accommodation visit www.shakespeare-country.co.uk or call 0870 160 7930

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