The Heritage Motor Centre was originally built to house the collection held by the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust. The collection on display charts the development of the British motor industry from 1896 to the exciting innovations of the present day.
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Daily
Compton Verney is an art gallery situated in a Grade I-listed 18th-century Robert Adam mansion near Warwick, with 120 acres of stunning Capability Brown-designed gardens. It houses six permanent collections and has a regular programme of temporary exhibitions.
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Mar - Dec 2013; not Mon (annual)
Once a wartime airfield, Silverstone Circuit is now one of the world's top motor-racing venues. Host of the British Grand Prix and other major championships, Silverstone also attracts racing fanatics who want to drive on the famous track themselves.
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Daily
The Santander British Grand Prix at Silverstone is the highlight of the British motor racing calendar and one of the country's great sporting events. Sunday's race is the culmination of a three-day festival of motor racing.
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Jul 2013 (annual)
Chastleton House, situated in the heart of the Cotswolds, was built between 1607 and 1612. Remarkably, the house has remained essentially unchanged for nearly 400 years, suffering minimal intrusion from the 21st century.
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Mar - Nov 2013; Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat only (annual)
Constructed in the 1700s, Blenheim Palace lies 14 kilometres from Oxford and is one of England's most spectacular stately homes, as well as the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. The sprawling palace is surrounded by expansive gardens.
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Feb - Dec 2013 (annual)
There can be few equestrian events with a setting quite as spectacular as Blenheim Palace. The Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials is one of the British Horse Society's most publicised and largest competitions.
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Sep 2013 (annual)
At beautiful Blenheim Palace, the Battle Proms concert comprises traditional fairground stalls, impressive Napoleonic Cavalry and infantry displays but, most importantly, a quality classical musical programme. The magical July evening culminates in a fireworks display.
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Jul 2013 (annual)
Visitors to this special May Bank Holiday event at Blenheim Palace can watch armoured knights in hand-to-hand combat and jousting contests. Eat a picnic on the lawn and enjoy archery and falconry displays.
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May 2013 (annual)
Bike Blenheim Palace returns for another demanding trek through the lush countryside surrounding the Cotswolds landmark. With participants ranging from committed cyclists to families keen to ride their bikes in a spectacular setting, the event continues to grow in popularity.
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Aug 2013 (annual)
Since its first appearance in 1874, Stratford-upon-Avon has held a summer regatta for over 120 years. This annual sporting event sees rowers take to the river while spectators enjoy picnics, barbeques and a fun day out.
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Jun 2013 (annual)
Few places have as famous a son as Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare (aka "the Bard"). Together with museums dedicated at his birthplace and his wife's house, this delightful Cotswold town is home to the Royal Shakespeare Company.
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Daily
Warwick Folk Festival attracts an impressive line-up of singers, bands, street performers and Morris dancers to the leafy grounds of Warwick School. Always well attended, it's one of the most popular folk events in the country.
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Jul 2013 (annual)
Global Gathering brings GodsKitchen's unique brand of midsummer madness to Long Marston Airfield. Their take on the festival format brings a new dimension to the club calendar, hijacking every aspect of dance music and combining it with some spectacular entertainment.
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Jul 2013 (annual)
Among Europe's biggest biker rock festivals, the Bulldog Bash takes place at the Shakespeare County Raceway on Long Marston Airfield. There are displays by professional drag racers and supertuned bikes, and bikers stage their own races down the strip.
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Aug 2013 (annual)
Discover Shakespeare's world through guided walks around his hometown Stratford-upon-Avon. On the Stratford Town Walk you'll get to see timber-framed buildings and stop off at the Shakespeare Houses, Grammar School, Royal Shakespeare Theatres and Holy Trinity Church.
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Daily
Discover stories of murder and mayhem on the Stratford Town Ghost Walk guided by The Man in Black. Visitors to Stratford-upon-Avon learn about the Royal Shakespeare Theatre ghost, the 17th-century haunted teahouse and the witch that lived in a slum.
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Mon, Thu, and Fri only
Stratford-upon-Avon's Christmas Festival fills the town with festive markets and decorative lights considered to be some of the best in the UK. With the entire town bedecked in illuminations, it's one of the most atmospheric times to visit Shakespeare's birthplace.
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Nov 2013 (annual)
Stratford-upon-Avon hosts three days of classical music at the Spring Sounds International Music Festival. Featuring the compositions of Mozart, Schumann, Mendelssohn and more, the festival brings cherished classics and new commissions to the Warwickshire town.
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May 2013 (annual)
Every year, the Stratford-upon-Avon Rotary Club organises the Shakespeare Marathon and Half Marathon. Despite its name, visitors to the quaint Warwickshire town find it offers a nice change of pace for those suffering from Shakespeare fatigue.
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Apr 2013 (annual)
Funfair rides and food stalls crowd Stratford-upon-Avon's streets at the annual Mop Fair. This traditional medieval street festival sees the pretty town host a vibrant two-day party with hog roasts, fun charity events and more.
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Oct 2013 (annual)
Tradition holds that the 23 April is William Shakespeare's birthday, three days prior to the date recorded in the church records for his baptism. Every year in Stratford-upon-Avon, thousands of people celebrate the occasion with a whole host of events.
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Apr 2013 (annual)
Every October, Stratford-upon-Avon venues are filled with chamber music, early music, jazz bands and orchestral concerts for the Stratford on Avon Music Festival. There are also concerts in nearby venues including the the Guild Chapel and the Shakespeare's Birthday Trust.
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Oct 2013 (annual)
Anyone wishing for a special experience of Shakespeare's plays and the environment that inspired him can take a short break in his home town of Stratford-upon-Avon. Each year, the two Living Shakespeare courses include visits to Royal Shakespeare Company productions.
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Jul 2013 (various dates)
Started by local barrister Captain Robert Dover in 1612, the Cotswold Olimpicks at Dover's Hill, Chipping Campden attract thousands of visitors each year. Among the events to take place at this unorthodox Olympic-themed event are tug-of-war, obstacle races and shin kicking.
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Jun 2013 (annual)
Every year, the beautiful Cotswold town of Chipping Campden celebrates the season with a series of strange and time-honoured sports, and some even stranger costumes...
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Jun 2013 (annual)
Step into the house where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and gain a fascinating insight into life as it was when the Bard was a child. The half-timbered house is Stratford's most-visited tourist spot.
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Daily
Stratford's annual Poetry Festival is held at the Shakespeare Centre and Shakespeare Institute. Both venues host poetry evenings with RSC actors and poets reading the works of William Shakespeare and other famous British poets.
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Jul - Aug 2013 (annual)
Stratford-upon-Avon's Literary Festival is a vibrant celebration of the written word. With a multitude of literary events, from lectures and poetry readings - to quizzes and creative writing workshops, this is a festival that punches above its weight.
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Apr 2013 (annual)
Warwick's St Nicholas Park has plenty of attractions. Rowing on the lake in the shadow of the magnificent castle, strolling by the river or relaxing in the shade of a willow tree are perfect ways to spend a summer's day.
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Daily
Kiftsgate Court's gardens are often overlooked on account of their famous neighbour (Hidcote Manor) across the road. But the formality of Hidcote is beautifully offset by Kiftsgate's steep terracing, unusual planting and breathtaking beauty.
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Apr - Sep 2013; not Thu or Fri (annual)
Warwick Castle more than lives up to its billing as Britain's Greatest Medieval Experience. Bursting to the towers with tales of treachery, torture, passion and power, the castle is brought to life by costumed guides and colourful characters telling spellbinding stories.
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Daily
A trebuchet is a medieval siege machine, capable of throwing huge projectiles over castle walls. At Warwick Castle, visitors can see one in action twice a day, by the river against the South Front.
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Mar - Apr 2013 (annual)
Lord Leycester Hospital in Warwick was created as a home for the charitable Guild of the Holy Trinity and St George. Take afternoon tea in the tearoom then visit the delightful Master's Garden and the Museum of the Queen's Own Hussars.
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Daily
Whether a seasoned racegoer, or a newcomer to the sport, a day at Stratford Races provides fun for all the family. As the first race of the season, the course's Irish Day is a welcome return to form for racegoers throughout the region.
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Mar 2013; not Wed (annual)
Set in the beautiful Althorp Estate, the Battle Proms concert in August comprises traditional fairground stalls, impressive Napoleonic Cavalry and infantry displays, but most importantly, a quality classical musical programme. The magical evening culminates in a fireworks display.
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Aug 2013 (annual)
A stone's throw away from Warwick Castle, Warwick International School of Riding is situated in the heart of Shakespeare country and offers some of the most impressive horse riding in England. Avid riders can trot or canter through many miles of unspoilt country lanes and peaceful leafy bridleways, or gallop across expanses of open grassland and through ancient oak woods.
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Daily
St Giles' Church and street fill with craft stalls and entertainment, celebrating the wealth of tradition and antiquity inherent in the city of Oxford. The annual fair and flower festival has celebrated St Giles' Day in this manner for centuries.
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Sep 2013 (annual)
The Pitt Rivers Museum is the ethnographic museum of Oxford University, a treasure trove of man's creations from all over the world. Discover artefacts from a witch in a bottle to Hawaiian feather cloaks and a Kalabari household shrine.
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Daily
Housed in a renovated church complete with stained-glass windows, the popular Freud Cafe bar frequently has live music and is popular with students. The menu features light snacks and a wide selection of pizzas.
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Daily
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