Winter Season - Shakespeare Houses
Visit the five historic houses in our near Stratford upon Avon connected with William Shakespeare and his family. Each house has its own character and each offers a different insight to the world in which the famous playwright and poet was born, lived and died.
VENUES: Shakespeare's Birthplace, Anne Hathaway's Cottage
DETAILS: From 20 Oct, Mon - Sat, 9.30am, Sun 10.00am, Last Entry 4.00pm
The Houses are open daily all year round, except 23,24,25,26, December.
The Houses are closed and the car and coach parks locked 30 minutes after the last entry times.
Winter Season - Shakespeare Houses
Visit the five historic houses in our near Stratford upon Avon connected with William Shakespeare and his family. Each house has its own character and each offers a different insight to the world in which the famous playwright and poet was born, lived and died.
VENUES: New Place / Nash's House, Halls Croft, Mary Arden's House
DETAILS: From 20 Oct, Mon - Sat, 10.00am, Sun 10.30am, Last Entry 4.00pm
The Houses are open daily all year round, except 23,24,25,26, December.
The Houses are closed and the car and coach parks locked 30 minutes after the last entry times.
Wed 25 Mar to Thu 26 Mar, Shakespeare's Birthday Celebrations
This event is held each year on the nearest weekend to Shakespeare's birthday. A colourful procession proceeds through the town. There is entertainment on the Waterside as Stratford celebrates the birthday of its most famous son.
DETAILS: Stratford upon Avon TIC 01789 293127
Fri 10 Apr to Tue 14 Apr, The King's Progress
Come to Warwick Castle and see the Earl and his household prepare for the visit of Richard III. Join in their celebrations and see the Knights in combat and watch the birds of prey swoop and fly above the castle ramparts.
VENUE: Warwick Castle, Warwick
DETAILS: Warwick Castle
Sat 11 Apr, 1pm - Town Crier's Championships
There will be a procession through the traditional market town of Alcester.
VENUE: Alcester Town Centre
DETAILS: 01789 763210
Thu 23 Apr, St. George's Day Celebration
Come to Warwick Castle and see the St George's Knight celebrations. Come and listen to the legends and learn more about St George and Guy of Warwick
VENUE: Warwick Castle, Warwick
DETAILS: Warwick Castle
Sat 2 May to Mon 4 May, May Day Mummers
Come to Warwick Castle and listen to the mediaeval storytellers as they weave their tales of old. Come and see the Knights in combat.
VENUE: Warwick Castle, Warwick
DETAILS: Warwick Castle
Sat 9 May, 10am to 5pm - A George Eliot Day
A one day conference with three papers concentrating on two of George Eliot's most popular novels - The Mill on the Floss and Adam Bede.
The speakers will be Vivienne Wood teacher of English at Kings Edward Sixth Form College, Nuneaton, Dr Joanne Shattock of Leicester University and Dr Beryl Gray, of Birbeck College, London. The programme concludes with a slide show of places associated with both novels.
VENUE: Museum and Art Gallery, Nuneaton
DETAILS: The George Eliot Fellowship 01203 592231
Sat 9 May, 7.30pm - George Eliot - A Woman of Some Importance
A Documentary Drama devised by Robin Allan.
The story of George Eliot's remarkable life. Apart from linking narrative and dialogue, it is told through letters, contempaorary accounts and extracts from the novels, with slides and music to set the scene.
Presented by four actors in costume as it was at the 1997 Buxton Festival.
VENUE: Council Chamber, Town Hall, Nuneaton
DETAILS: The George Eliot Fellowship 01203 592231
Sat 23 May to Mon 25 May, Jousting weekend
Come to Warwick Castle and watch the jousting. Come and see the Knights in combat.
VENUE: Warwick Castle, Warwick
DETAILS: Warwick Castle
Sat 13 Jun to Sun 14 Jun, Knights in Combat
Come to Warwick Castle and watch the jousting. Come and see the Knights in combat.
VENUE: Warwick Castle, Warwick
DETAILS: Warwick Castle
Sun 14 Jun, 2pm Medieval Street Market
Enjoy the medieval market atmosphere in Alcester. There will be Stalls, street entertainment and much more.
VENUE: Alcester Town Centre
DETAILS:Alcester Information Centre 01789 293127
Sat 20 Jun to Sun 21 Jun, Royal Victorian Weekend
Come to Warwick Castle and enjoy the splendour of the Victorian period. With special guests.
VENUE: Warwick Castle, Warwick
DETAILS: Warwick Castle
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