Things To Do

Experience 500 years of history at Althorp, home of the Spencer Family. Explore the wonderful house, discover beautiful interiors and one of Europe's finest collections of furniture, pictures and ceramics.

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Set in 2100 acres of beautiful parkland landscaped by 'Capability' Brown, the exquisite Baroque Palace is surrounded by sweeping lawns, formal gardens and the magnificent Lake.  Blenheim Palace plays host to a range of events throughout the year, visit the website for further information.

Canons Ashby was first built by the Dryden family during the Elizabethan period, using stone from the Augustinian priory which previously occupied the site.  The private church is all that remains of the priory. The interior is welcoming and atmospheric, with Jacobean wall paintings, plasterwork and tapestries.  The house was updated in the 18th century with the south-facing rooms remodelled, and again in the 19th century, when Sir Henry Dryden's The Antiquarian recorded much of the history of the estate and the surrounding area.  The gardens are currently being restored to their colourful designs from Sir Henry's records.

As well as the work of Shakespeare and his contemporaries, the repertoire includes classic plays by international dramatists and work by living writers. To purchase tickets call 0844 800 1110 or click here.  Alternatively please click here for information on upcoming performances, behind the scenes tours and the new attraction 'tower' where views across Stratford-upon-Avon are truly awe-inspiring.

Silverstone Circuit has come a long way since it was turned from a wartime airfield into a motor racing circuit. It is now one of the world's most famous motor sport venues and is both the birth place of British motor sport as well as being the home of the British Grand Prix.

Make the most of your visit with a guided walk around Stratford to see the Shakespeare Town Houses, Royal Shakespeare Theatres and Holy Trinity Church. The guide will entertain with amusing anecdotes, tales of fires, flood, plague, medieval cures and history of the Town. The tour lasts approx. 1 1/2 - 2hrs.

Choose between Shakespeare's Birthplace, Nash's House, Hall's Croft, Anne Hathaway's Cottage and Mary Arden's House - or visit all of them - to witness the history behind William Shakespeare.

The finest medieval fortress in Britain, Warwick Castle is bursting to the towers with tales of treachery, torture and power, and above all fascinating people, times and events.

For a great value family break, why not take a look at the Warwick Castle package offered at Chesford Grange? Click here for details.

Fantastic accommodation is also available in the local area at The Stratford and Stratford Manor.