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The great outdoors

Warwickshire rewards those who slow down. Away from the Shakespeare trail and the buildings steeped in history, the county holds something quieter and arguably more lasting - ancient woodland carpeted in bluebells, canal towpaths threading through unspoilt countryside, glittering lakes, ironstone hills, great garden estates and nature reserves transformed from former quarries and railway cuttings into wildlife havens.

Whether you're after a bracing hilltop walk, a lazy afternoon on a narrowboat, a wildlife-watching session with the children or simply somewhere to sit beside water and breathe, Warwickshire has it - and it's closer than you might think.

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Warwickshire canal holidays

Now highways for leisure and havens for wildlife, the waterways offer great escapes.

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Landmarks in Warwickshire

Warwickshire has more than its fair share of structures that have punctuated the skyline for centuries.

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Off the beaten track

Warwickshire has more than its fair share of structures that have punctuated the skyline for centuries

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On the water - Warwickshire's rivers and canals

The county is laced with rivers and canals that between them connect almost every town and village on the map.

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Recharge and rejuvenate in rural Warwickshire

It's amazing just how refreshing time spent in the Warwickshire countryside can be in the hills and woodlands, or beside rivers, lakes and canals.

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Warwickshire’s country parks

Warwickshire is home to a remarkable network of country parks, National Trust properties and great estates that between them offer over a thousand acres of open countryside to explore.

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Warwickshire nature reserves

Grab your walking boots, binoculars & camera and explore some of the some of the larger nature reserves in the county.

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Warwickshire waterway wonders

Gentle towpath rambles, cycling around a reservoir, drifting by narrowboat along a canal – perfect, peaceful bliss.

 

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Warwickshire's most beautiful views

The best beauty spots, vistas and Instagram-worthy landscapes in Warwickshire.

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Warwickshire town parks and gardens

Tucked behind the high streets of the county's market towns, alongside its rivers and at the heart of its communities, a collection of parks, public gardens and hidden horticultural gems offers a quieter, more intimate kind of outdoor pleasure.

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Warwickshire's best parks for children to play

From brand-new riverside installations to pirate ships in the woods, the county has an impressive range of play areas tucked into its town parks and country parks.

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Where to see Spring blossom in Warwickshire

Before the summer crowds arrive and long after the winter grey has lifted, the county stages something quietly spectacular.

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