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arwick's mainly independent businesses offer an enticing blend of the old and the new - from gift shops, antique centres and

traditional tea rooms to trendy boutiques, art galleries and fine restaurants. Warwick is blessed with beautiful parks and gardens all within easy walking distance of the town centre. Warwick offers to visitors today the opportunity of exploring not only the architectural gems of the mediaeval history but also those of the more recent past and the modern vibrant life of the county town of Warwickshire. The Market Place is the heart of the town hosting a thriving Saturday market and a variety of shops, pubs, restaurants and events.

Warwick Castle is not your average castle. It is full to the turrets with dramatic shows, interactive experiences, storytelling, demonstrations, activities and more. We learnt a long time ago that that our guests, the young and young at heart, want to do more than just look. They want to be part of the adventure. Visit Warwick Castle and you will see great halls, beautiful landscapes; mournful dungeons and high towers - but you'll also see people having fun, laughing and being amazed. We have eleven hundred years of history, but also great battles, ancient myths, spellbinding tales, pampered princesses, heroic knights, Merlin's Dragon, and the dark Castle Dungeon.

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ATURDAY 30TH AUGUST

WARWICK OR WARWICK CASTLE

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Warwickshire's County Town is world-famous for its magnificent castle and historic charm. There are many attractions to visit, beautiful parks and buildings from every period of the last thousand years.