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Warwick is known for its castle, the home of the earls of Warwick including the 13th Earl, executioner of Joan of Arc. There is also a fortress that towers over the banks of the River Avon that was first fortified by William the Conqueror in 1068. Warwick castle is the best medieval castle in England.

North of Warwick is Kenilworth which has a superb choice of restaurants and small shops. Kenilworth also has a castle which is said to be the most romantic ruin as Queen Elizabeth I was entertained by Robert Dudley.

Not far from both of these places is Royal Leamington Spa. And has a good range of quality shops. While you are there its worth making a visit to the Royal Pump Rooms to taste the spa water which is what the town is known for.

For a place to have St George the dragon slayer, Lady Godiva and the jet pioneer Frank Whittle has plenty of stories to tell. Coventry six hundred years ago was ranked fourth out of England’s cities. And it still has the monuments from the past, having a great medieval guildhall, monastic and almshouses foundations and timber framed shops and pubs. Coventry was the birthplace for the motor industry and has moved with time coming up with the idea for traffic free shopping precincts to Basil Spence’s cathedral, which houses British art and is a symbol of international reconciliation.

The area offers the best of town and country to the tourist. For the tourist can visit two world renowned motor museums, a living Roman fort and Britain's national organic garden, canals and country churches, great houses and battlefields. And there is a range of accommodation, from elegant country hotels to homely guest houses.

In the countryside around offers six fascinating and historical National Trust houses and gardens, including Hidcote Manor and Charlecote Park, with their recent restoration work and exciting new discoveries.

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