Things to do in Warwickshire
Ardencote is nestled in the heart of the beautiful Warwickshire countryside. Check out our ultimate guide of things to do in the area.
Local Attractions
- Warwick Castle
With over 1100 years in the making, Warwick Castle is Britain’s ultimate historical experience.
Discover an action-packed year of exhilarating live shows and experiences including – the UK’s largest birds of prey show and live arena jousting performances, plus over 200 epic event days! We bring the past to life like nowhere else making it a must-visit for those looking for an extraordinary historical escape.
- Shakespeare's Birthplace
Shakespeare's Birthplace is a restored 16th-century half-timbered house situated on Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, where it is believed that William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and spent his childhood years.
- Stratford Butterfly Farm
Stratford Butterfly Farm is a visitor attraction in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. A leafy tropical environment is simulated inside large greenhouses. There are numerous free flying butterflies, a few free flying birds, a pool containing fish, and running water.
- Anne Hathaway's Cottage & Gardens
This fifteenth-century, charming thatched cottage was the childhood home of Anne Hathaway, Shakespeare's wife. It is here that Anne was born and raised and where the young Shakespeare would have visited her during the early part of their relationship.
- Hatton Country World
Set in the beautiful Warwickshire countryside, Hatton Country World is two individual attractions in one. Hatton Shopping Village houses masses of individual retailers in old farm buildings selling 'The Unusual, The Unique and Definitely Not On the Highstreet'! Hatton Adventure World is a family extravaganza of Farm Animals, Exotic Creatures, Shows, Seasonal Events and masses of outdoor and indoor Adventure Play. With plenty of parking and so much going on it really is a full and enjoyable day out for the whole family!
- British Motor Museum
Home to the world's largest collection of historic British cars the British Motor Museum has over 300 vehicles on display spanning the classic, vintage and veteran eras. With a selection of interactive exhibitions and family activities, the museum is ideal for both families and enthusiasts alike. Situated in Gaydon, Warwickshire just off junction 12 of the M40.
Local Events
- What's on in December
WARWICK
- Ice skating
- Light Trail
- Stories with Santa
- The Gruffalo
- University of Warwick Symphony Orchestra and Chorus- Rutter Magnificat
- The Young’uns at Christmas
- Vir Das
- The Halle Christmas Concert
Hatton Country World- Light Trail
- Christmas Camel and Friends
- Spot Santa
- Christmas Concert: The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Chamber Choir
- Christmas at Charlecote Park
- Coughton Court
- Christmas at Packwood House
- Christmas at Baddesley Clinton
- Upton House and Gardens
ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPABIRMINGHAM NEC GROUP
- Mo Gilligan
- Leona Lewis
- Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
- Madness
- Kumar Sanu, Udit Narayan, Abhijeet Bhattacharya- Rewind Reload
- Donny Osmond
- Ice Cube+ Cypress Hill + The Game Tickets
- Hozier
- Tom Jones
- Peter Pan
STRATFORD UPON AVON
- Susie Dent – The Secret Lives of words
- Aladdin- Musical Panto