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14.3milesWarwick Castle
Warwick, CV344QU
Britain's greatest Mediaeval experience at Warwick Castle. castle was created as a fortification in AD 914, to protect the small hilltop settlement from Danish invaders who posed a threat to the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia.
0.8milesWebb Ellis Rugby Museum
5 Saint Matthews Street, Rugby, CV213BY
William Gilbert (1799-1877) who was one of the boot and shoe makers to Rugby School, had a small shop in the high street but when William died, his nephew James succeeded him. James Gilbert (1831-1906) was much loved by the past and present Rugbians of his time.
6.5milesStanford Hall
7.5m North of Rugby, Swinford, LE176DH
Stanford Hall, built in the 1690s for Sir Roger Cave, is still home to his descendants and is one of the most exquisite examples of the architecture of the period. In the 1690s, Sir Roger Cave commissioned the Smiths of Warwick to pull down the old Manor House and build the present Hall, which is a fine example of their work and of the William and Mary period.
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9.2milesMidland Air Museum
Coventry Airport, Baginton, CV83AZ
Our exhibits range from the magnificent Avro Vulcan bomber through more than 30 other historic aircraft, both civil (like the Argosy above) and military, aero engines and other artefacts, to a wide range of memorabilia. We're particularly proud of our collection of material relating to Sir Frank Whittle, the Coventry-born engineer who designed the jet engine which made modern high-speed aircraft and economical air travel possible.
10.5milesHerbert Art Gallery and Museum
Jordan Well, Coventry, CV15QP
The Social History collections include a wealth of objects, photographs and other materials relating to the lives of Coventry people in the past and in the present. The range of topics includes domestic life, schooldays, fashion, toys and dolls, entertainment, numismatics and World War 2.
10.6milesPriory Visitor Centre
Priory Row, Coventry, CV15EX
The Priory is a new visitor attraction built over the remains of Coventry's first Cathedral. Excavation work gave archaeologists the opportunity to uncover details of much of the original Cathedral and tell the story of this amazing part of Coventry's history in the new Visitor Centre which houses some of the incredible finds.
10.7milesCoventry Transport Museum
Millennium Place, Hales St, Coventry, CV11PN
The largest collection of British Road Transport in the world with over 230 cars and commercial vehicles, 250 cycles and 90 motorcycles.Techzone:This zone has been designed for visitors who want to find out more technical details about the Museum's collection.
12.6milesAlthorp House
Althorp, NN74HQ
Althorp has been home to the Spencer family for nearly 500 years. It became the focus of world attention following the tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales in September 1997.
12.8milesPlant Fair bank holiday event
Holdenby House, Holdenby, NN68DJ
Plant Fair with guest speaker on Sunday, lots of stalls with varying plants, and demonstrations.Built by Sir Christopher Hatton to entertain Elizabeth I, Holdenby House became the Palace of James I and the prison of his son, Charles I.
13.3milesJaguar Daimler Heritage Centre
Browns Lane, Allesley, Coventry, CV59DR
The Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Ltd was established in March 1983, and is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Jaguar products and it's associated companies which include Swallow Sidecar, SS cars, Daimler, Lanchester, and Jaguar. In addition to maintaining an outstanding collection of more than 100 Jaguar, Daimler, Lanchester and SS vehicles, many of which are on display at the heritage centre, the Trust also has a comprehensive document and photographic archive tracing the history of these great British motoring names.
13.6milesKenilworth Castle
Kenilworth Town Centre, CV81NE
Kenilworth Castle has been intimately linked with some of the most important names in English history. Today, with its impressive Norman keep, Tudor gardens and John of Gaunt's Great Hall, it is among the largest castle ruins in England.
14.4milesWarwickshire Yeomanry Museum
The Court Vaults, Jury St, Warwick, CV344EW
Museum devoted to the history of the Warwickshire Yeomanry from 1794 to 1954. The collection includes uniforms, weapons and memorabilia relating to the Regiment and includes an important regimental picture by Lady Butler.
15.1milesClara Dryden Trophy Art Exhibition
Near Daventry, NN113SD
Local art groups compete to produce artworks to the theme of Canons Ashby House and its grounds. Work will be for sale.
15.2milesNorthampton and Lamport Railway
Pitsford Road, NN68BA
The Northampton & Lamport Railway is a steam and heritage diesel operated tourist railway located in the Northamptonshire countryside just 5 miles from Northampton, within easy reach of the motorway network.A number of special events take place throughout the year, including three visits from Thomas the Tank Engine, and the popular Santa Specials in December.
16.1milesLord of the Rings Trail
Brixworth, NN69DG
Only one password can unlock the hidden prize but which one is it? Have an epic adventure through the mini woodland and across wide meadows completing tasks and collecting the clues to discover the answer. All ages welcome but children mst be accompanied by an adult.
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16.3milesWistow Maize Maze
Kibworth Road, LE8 0QF
Hours of fun for all the family. Follow the fun quiz trail and collect clues hidden in a giant maze whilst you wander through 8 acres of living maize crop.
17milesLeicestershire and Rutland Record Office
Long Street, Wigston Magna, Leicester, Leics, LE182AH
The Record Office is the centre for research into the history of Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland. Records of all kinds, including manuscripts (the archives of local government, institutions and families), maps and photographs are preserved and made available for research by the public.
17.7milesBosworth Battlefield
Ambion Hill, Sutton Cheney, Market Bosworth, Leics, CV130AD
In Leicestershire on an August morning just over five centuries ago the armies of Richard III and Henry Tudor faced each other on Ambion Hill. The battle that followed - Richard's last stand in the Wars of the Roses - gave England a new king and saw the end of the Medieval period.
17.9milesSulgrave Manor
Sulgrave Manor, OX172SD
A gentle stroll through three centuries of English history in the company of a friendly and informative guide. Sulgrave Manor is a small manor-house, built by a Lancashireman born at Warton about 1500.
18.1milesIndian Shoes
Northampton, NN11DP
An exhibition of a range of styles of Indian shoes, including Chappel, Jutti and Paduka.Open:Monday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm, Sunday 2pm - 5pm.
18.3milesCharlecote House and Park
Charlecote Park, CV359ER
Superb Tudor house and landscaped deer park. The home of the Lucy family for over 700 years, the mellow brickwork and great chimneys of Charlecote seem to sum up the very essence of Tudor England.
18.8milesChildrens Art in the Park
Abington Park, Abington, NN15LW
An exhibition of work by local children is displayed in the Park's Museum.Open: 17 July - 22 AugustTuesday - Sunday, 1pm - 5pm.
19.2milesUpton House
Upton House, OX156HT
Late 17th-century house with significant art collections and superb terraced gardens. The house, built in 1695 of mellow local stone, was purchased and remodelled 192729 by Walter Samuel, 2nd Viscount Bearsted, Chairman of Shell 192146 and son of the founder of that company.
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