Warwickshire
Properties and events in Warwickshire
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Alcester Baptist Chapel and Meeting House
The Baptist community in Alcester first met in 1640, one of the earliest Baptist meetings in the country. Take a walk around the original meeting house from 1735, and the later chapel dating from 1860. You can also visit the old burial ground.
Alcester War Memorial Town Hall
Grade I listed timber framed town hall.
Alderson House
A magnificent early Georgian building with many original features and a lot of history.
Alderson House, Warwick
An outstanding, post Great Fire of Warwick, Georgian building, completed in 1695, retaining many original features and a lovely garden. Once the home of Lord and Lady Ilkeston, it is now the meeting place for the Freemasons of Warwick.
Beautiful 13th century church open in Hillmorton Rugby
Our beautiful 13th century church set beside the West Coast Railway line and the Oxford Canal welcomes visitors all the year round but for Heritage Weekend we will be offering refreshments and a personal welcome with the opportunity for reflection.
Church House, Alcester
Explore one of Alcester's Grade II listed timber-framed former dwellings, refurbished to provide modern facilities of hall, meeting rooms, kitchen and toilets for St Nicholas parish Church. A local history exhibition may be on view.
Church of Our Lady
Our Lady's Church will be open for visitors to come and have a look/hear about the architecture (guided tours available). Refreshments and children's activities available.
Coughton Court
Coughton Court is an imposing Tudor house set in beautiful gardens with a collection of Catholic treasures. Find out more about our incredible Through the Roof project in the dedicated exhibition.
Discover Ladbroke Church
Come and discover rocks and fossils, stunning stained glass and a special exhibition about some unexpected connections.
Dr Green shares new research focusing on Travelling Players in the Tudor period
Dr William Green, resident historian at Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall funded by the University of Nottingham, will share his latest findings regarding travelling players in the Tudor period, in this series of exclusive talks.
From Eaton to Nuneaton
History of Nuneaton in Songs and pictures FREE CONCERT
Guy's Cliffe
Guy’s Cliffe; history, legend, mystery, dating from before 5th Century, Royal connections, legendary Sir Guy of Warwick, ruin of18th century country mansion, caves both man made and natural, triassic Cliffs, riverside & beautiful grounds.
History and Heritage of The Guild Hall
A guided tour of the Guild Hall, including parts that are not normally open to the public!
Holyhead Studios - Open Studios
Holyhead Studios is a not for profit arts organisation based in Coventry providing an affordable printmaking facility and studio spaces to support Visual Artists in the local community
Marton Museum of Country Byegones
A museum of local rural artefacts developed from the collection made over many decades by George Tims, a village resident, who died in January 2005.
Princethorpe College
Built in 1832, St Mary's Priory was one of the first Catholic buildings in England after the reformation. Come for a tour of the magnificent building and discover its history, including the routes and connections that made it the place it is today.
Root and branch - family connections over the centuries.
Craft skills at Chedham's Yard - volunteers open the garden, exhibition and work wheelwright and blacksmiths' workshops that connect the generations of a working family at the hub of a rural agricultural community. This is their story.
Second-hand Heritage Open Day
Heritage, built to last. At Middleton Hall and Gardens, environmental sustainability and restoring cultural heritage are things embedded into our restoration history. Join our volunteers for a second-hand heritage day !
St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
The church was built in 1819 (later extended in 1830) and is one of the oldest Catholic parish churches in Warwickshire.
St James Church Southam - Open for viewing and refreshments
Open to view the church and enjoy refreshments. 9.30 a.m to 12.30 p.m on Saturday, September 7th 2024 and 9.30 a.m to 12.30 p.m on Friday, September 13th 2024.
St Maries RC Church, Rugby
We will have a number of volunteer run stalls appropriate to the theme. We will have all areas of the church open with personnel on hand to assist with information and help.
St Mary and All Saints Church, Fillongley
Parish church open for visitors interested in the history of the church building and also local family history
St Mary the Virgin, Astley Church
Astley Church is a fascinating medieval gem and a Grade I listed building. It holds many historic treasures, including post-reformation wall paintings, medieval misericords and alabaster figures of The Grey family (Lady Jane Grey).
St Nicholas Church, Alcester
Explore St Nicholas Church with its restored stonework and redecorated interior with many historic artefacts. Of special interest is the unique 17th Century Alcester Benefaction Board, rehung after major conservation work.
St Nicholas Church, Kenilworth
Take a look around this lovely church which is close to the remains of Kenilworth Abbey.
St Nicolas Parish Church, Nuneaton
Come and visit this Grade 1 historic church in Nuneaton with free tours and special creative activities available for all the family
St Peter's Church, Barford
With a church on this site recorded in the Doomsday Book and a stone tower dating from the 14th century pockmarked with shots from the civil war period, this church is truly steeped in history.
St.Marys Allotments, Royal Leamington Spa
Self guided walks around this Victorian site with riverside chalets situated on the banks of the River Leam. A haven of birds, butterflies, bees, diverse allotments, sheds and water baths reclaimed from a Victorian Hospital.
The Abbey Church of St Mary's
The Abbey Church of St Mary the Virgin will be open from 1030 to 1430. Come and find out how the Abbey gave Nuneaton it's name.
Threads of History: Astley Castle Open Days
A ground-breaking conversion of rugged ruins for modern living on a historic moated site, combining the thrill of contemporary architecture with the atmosphere of an ancient place. Free author's talk on Saturday 7 September with Sarah Jane Downing.
Upton House and Gardens
Discover Upton House and Gardens, the country house and weekend retreat, where 2nd Viscount Bearsted, Walter Samuel, created one of the finest art collections in twentieth-century Britain.
Warwick Town Walks
Members of the Warwick Society will lead walks around the historic town centre.
Warwickshire County Records Office
Find out how we care for Warwickshire's precious documents at the County Record Office.
Warwickshire Yeomanry Museum
Discover this fascinating regimental museum.