Kenilworth Castle

The vast medieval fortress of Kenilworth Castle is one of the largest historic visitor attractions in the West Midlands and one of the most spectacular castle ruins in England. A brilliant day out for the whole family, the castle is set in vast grounds perfect for exploring.

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Off Castle Green Kenilworth Warwickshire CV8 1NE United Kingdom

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Carl Griffin

Huge medieval fortress. Owned by Elizabeth I's favourite, Robert Dudley , who converted it into a great showpiece mansion to impress the Queen . The gardens have recently been restored.

Elliott Brown

On Bank Holiday's main car park gets full. So park your car in the town centre and get a free shuttle bus to the castle ! The Castle itself is nice, ruined after Civil War. Elizabethan garden was ok

Barbara Crowther

Fantastic castle with Elizabethan history linked to the love affair between Queen Bess and her court favourite, Robert Dudley , earl of Leicester. Disappointingly, cafe closed between Nov and March

Stuart Moo

If your a resident make sure you get your council pass for free entrance

MJ

Try the English Heritage Celtic Mead from the Gift Shop it's gorgeous!

Becky Thornton

Play in the stream. £2 for parking all day, plenty of running around and splashing for the kids.

Craig Bennett

Worth looking at s yearly pass for all Heritage sites

Coventry University

Christmas Storytelling! Ease yourself into the festive frenzy with this day of Christmas storytelling in the dramatic setting of Kenilworth Castle. 3&4th Dec, 11am - 4pm.

Tom C

You can always climb over a crumbling piece of the back wall near Purlieu Lane into the Elizabethean Gardens if you forgot your pass or don't have one.

Mani Bhambra

Great place to visit, especially when it's bonfire night!

Zed Adnan

Nice view ..beautiful gardens .

Coventry University

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Craig Thornton

Visit, it's a great day out!

David Jenkins

One place I still want to re-visit

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7.7
Castle
Kenilworth Castle Keep

Allow up to 2 hours here if you want to get into the whole history of the place. - JESSICA

8.2
Park
Abbey Fields

Stunning, great for a picnic or walk around the castle. - Justin Credible

5.7
Hotel
Holiday Inn Kenilworth - Warwick

Fantastic, kind, and helpful staff. Sadly, the hotel is still using the excuse of covid not to clean your room during your stay. Windows will not open, unhealthy! - Diego Ruiz-Hernandez

7.8
Hotel
The Kenilworth

Fantastic cocktails and nibbles (the cheese board is a must)in a relaxed, stylish setting. - Jessica Chivers

8.8
Pub
The Queen & Castle

I love this pub for a quality family weekend lunch. Great draft ales on tap too. - Gloverboy

7.3
Pub
The Clarendon Arms

A really great meal in a nice location! If ever your in Kenilworth having a mooch around the castle,pop in here afterwards! A nice choice of ales as well! - Keri Williams