Activities and attractions

There is so much to discover in Warwickshire - and so many different ways to discover it. Castles that have shaped the course of English history, stately homes of grandeur, museums that range from world-class art collections to hands-on Roman archaeology, farms where children can meet animals and get muddy, and wildlife experiences that reward everyone from seasoned birdwatchers to families on their first nature walk.

The county's history runs deep and in almost every direction. Roman roads still cut across the landscape. Tudor houses still stand in the villages. The Gunpowder Plot has roots here. Shakespeare was born here. And the rivers, gardens and rolling countryside that inspired some of England's greatest writers are still very much as they were - unhurried, beautiful and waiting to be explored.

If you know what you'd like to do, explore your options below. If you're not sure, then itineraries are a good place to begin - whether you have a day or a long weekend, whether your interest is folklore or formal gardens, the Tudors or the landscape. Each one has been put together to help you make the most of what Warwickshire has to offer.