Daytrips
The University of Warwick is ideally located on the border of the West Midlands and Warwickshire, providing easy access to the major cities of Coventry and Birmingham, and the beautiful historic towns of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Kenilworth and Royal Leamington Spa.
If you feel like a change of scene altogether there are a variety of interesting places nearby, from Birmingham's busy shopping and entertainment areas to the cultural heritage of Stratford, home to the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Coventry
Coventry is the nearest city to the University of Warwick and home to many of Warwick students who live off-campus. Famous for its Cathedral, Lady Godiva, and the devastation brought to the city in World War 2, Coventry is an ever-developing city steeped in history. Linked to the campus by a regular bus service, it is a busy manufacturing city (Jaguar, the Peugeot Motor Company) with a population of 300,000.
For more info:
http://www.visitcoventryandwarwickshire.co.uk/
Birmingham
Birmingham is the UK’s second city. Home of the multi-million pound Bullring development and the iconic Selfridges building, the city has something for everyone. It’s location close to Coventry and its good transport links, make it a perfect destination for shopping, visiting, and a good night out. Other attractions include the National Exhibition Centre (10 minutes by train from Coventry and one of the country's most popular concert venues), Symphony Hall (home to the world famous City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra) and the National Indoor Arena. Birmingham International Airport is a 20 minute journey from campus.
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Kenilworth
The historical town of Kenilworth is the nearest major town to the University of Warwick. Famous for its castle, Kenilworth is a peaceful Warwickshire town and is home to a number of our students, staff and alumni. It is a pleasant place to spend an afternoon either in the busy high street or exploring one of England's most romantic and dramatic ruined castles, built in 1120. Abbey Fields also offer a great open space to spend a sunny afternoon.
For more info:
http://www.kenilworthweb.co.uk/
Leamington Spa
Leamington Spa, an elegant Regency town and home to many students, is 8 miles (13 kilometres) from campus. It offers a sophisticated charm rarely seen in other UK towns, with a wide choice of fine restaarants, cafés and shops. Riverside public gardens bloom in the centre of town opposite the historic Pump Room, where Queen Victoria drank the natural spring waters with their health-giving minerals in the 19th century.
For more info:
http://www.royal-leamington-spa.co.uk/
Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon is one of the UK’s most popular tourist towns and place of historical interest thanks to its association with playwright William Shakespeare. Stratford lies only 15 miles (24 kilometres) from campus. Here you can walk the streets where Shakespeare spent his childhood. Stratford is home to splendid architecture from across the centuries and contains some of the most beautiful gardens in Warwickshire. It also offers you the chance to take a trip by canal barge or rowing boat on the River Avon, which flows through the centre of the town. Evenings may be spent sampling traditional British hospitality in one of Stratford's many pubs and restaurants, or settling down to watch a play at one of the three Royal Shakespeare Company's theatres.
For more info:
http://www.stratford-upon-avon.co.uk/
Warwick
Warwick (about 8 miles from the University of Warwick) sits on the banks of the River Avon and is a pretty, historic town with plenty of visitors’ attractions. Warwick Castle, which has played a crucial role in 1000 years of British history, overlooks the town. Standing on a site first fortified one thousand years ago, the famous Warwick Castle is the finest medieval fortress in the country set in 24 hectares of grounds and gardens. Visitors can enjoy re-enactments of battles and gain a flavour of life from centuries ago with the resident band of fully costumed actors.
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