Warwickshire, the beautiful county of Historic England is famous as it is the birthplace of Shakespeare. With its magnificent castles, secret gardens and historic sites, it's nothing less than a place right out of Shakespeare imagination. Since, the boundary change in 1976, Warwickshire is now a non-metropolitan county. The towns and villages in Warwickshire give a unique taste of both country and city life. The county is divided in five different districts.
Warwick
Warwick, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in England. The county offers a lot to explore and learn especially for those interested in history and literature. Besides Shakespeare, many more significant artists, poets and writers were born in the land of Warwickshire. Some famous people of Warwickshire include Christopher Wren, William Croft, Marry Ann Evans, George Elliot and Elizabeth Gaskell. Few of the most visited town in the county are Stratford-upon-Avon, Henley-in-Arden and Alcester.
Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon is a beautiful country side town which also is the birth town of William Shakespeare. This historical significance makes it probably the most famous town in Warwickshire. The town is located at the bank of river Avon which gives it a beautiful and picturesque landscape. A number of visitors visit the town for an unforgettable family vacation. There are many Stratford-upon-Avon hotels ready to provide top class accommodation to its visitors. Some of the most popular tourist attractions in the town are the five houses of Shakespeare's property. These are the houses belonging to the Shakespeare's family including his wife Anne Hathaway and Mary Arden. Then there is the Falsstaff's experience museum, the Brass rubbing centre and the house of John Harvard. Famous Stratford-upon-Avon hotels includes the Holiday Inn Stratford-upon-Avon hotel, the Mercure Shakespeare hotel and the Legacy Falcon hotel.
Henley-in-Arden
Henley-in-Arden is another small but peaceful town in the Warwickshire county. The town gets its name from the famous Arden forest. Like other famous towns of the county Henley is also famous for its historic buildings. Every year a number of tourists interested in history and architecture head towards this town for a family break. There are countless Henley-in-Arden hotels that provide excellent accommodation and hospitality to the visitors. Some worth seeing sites of the town are the remains of old 15th century market cross built from artistically carved stones and the guild hall. Some of the top rank Henley-in-Arden hotels includes the Henley hotel and Ashleigh hotel.
Alcester
Drifting away from the city life and taking a break in the serenity of Warwickshire, you need to spend a day or two in the market town of Alcester. Alcester traces its origin back to the Roman times. Thus, the city has some of the most fascinating historic sites in the county. Ragely hall, the Alcester golf range centre, the Alcester heritage centre and many Alcester hotels built in historic architectural buildings are the town's biggest attractions. Some famous Alcester hotels are the King Court hotel, the Arrow mill hotel and the Stag at Red Hill hotel.
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