Warwick Castle
Warwick Castle
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Imagine a totally electrifying day out at Britain’s ultimate castle. Where you can immerse yourself in a thousand years of jaw-dropping history – come rain or shine.Where ancient myths and spell-binding tales set your imagination alight, and your hair on end. Where princesses are pampered and maidens are wooed, as winners become true heroes and losers are confined to dark, dank dungeons to be forgotten for eternity. It could only be Warwick Castle.
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  • Thecatsmum4
    Kettering, United Kingdom2,617 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good Exhibits but overpriced.
    We visited midweek and are 4 seniors. The pricing of the tickets did not allow for any discounted entry due to our age, but students and groups were given discount. The standard price is £39 + £10 parking + £6 per person to enter the Dungeon Experience, add that up and it is a hefty sum! There are discounts online so look out for them, but you have to book a specific date online and risk the weather. They state there is a wet weather guarantee but for us and I suspect quite a few other visitors, this was of no use as we live 2 hours drive away and our friends were visiting from Canada! By leaving the booking until a week before I managed to get discounted basic entry tickets via the midweek sale at £21 each + extras. Had I booked a few weeks earlier this was not offered. That said the weather held and we were able to walk the outside ramparts and see the Trebuchet enactment. The inside exhibits were very lifelike and interesting. We didn't do the Dungeon experience. We had a snack in the small indoor cafe which was reasonable. It was reasonably busy with several school groups in attendance. The car park is next to the gate and we were lucky to get a space (it isn't that large) otherwise it is a 15 minute walk from the public one. Overall not a bad day out, but overpriced, hence my 3 star review.
    Good morning Thecatsmum4, Many thanks for your feedback. The senior price for ages 60+ is £29:00 per guest and we're sorry you were unable to see this information on our website. Warwick Castle has two car parks for public use, Stratford Road at £6 per car and The Stables car park at £10:00, the latter being directly next to the entrance making the walk only two minutes away. The Dungeon Show is an attraction run by an external company and unfortunately we do not have any control over the entrance fee. The Rainy Day guarantee operates on a policy of one hour or more of continual rain fall to qualify. This is then valid for up to 60 days from the date of your visit however it would not include bank holidays. We are delighted you enjoyed your day with us. Many thanks Warwick Castle Guest Services
    Written October 4, 2023
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    Visited September 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written October 3, 2023
  • KarenM1_10
    1,043 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice castle and grounds
    We went on a tour here with Evan Evans from London. The Castle is stunning on the outside and the inside. Photos were allowed on the inside. The Great Hall is magnificent. Very large with several objects nicely arranged. The workmanship of the Buffet is jaw dropping. The Drawing Rooms, Library, Bedrooms and Chapel have elegant furniture and the ceilings are magnificent in several of the rooms. The Castle is owned by the same company that owns Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum which explains why the mannequins that are located throughout the Castle looks so lifelike. We were pressed for time, so we did a quick walkthrough of the Kingmaker, which was a waste of time. We did not have a chance to climb the tower, where I am sure had wonderful views. However, we did a quick walk around the grounds. During our walk there were several food trucks and an area to shoot a bow and arrow and see a jousting match. We had a quick bite in the café of the Castle, and it was very pricey, and the food quality was not good. I would suggest trying one of the various food trucks in the area.
    Thankyou so much for taking the time to write a wonderful review on your time here at the Castle. We are so happy to hear that you can appreciate the elegance and beauty we have displayed through the Castle, items that hold great stories of our British history. We hope that you can visit us again and can enjoy a whole day here!
    Written October 11, 2023
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    Visited August 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 5, 2023
  • Ewout Jackson
    Cheltenham, United Kingdom52 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A lovely day with a few issues
    We had a brilliant time today as part of the BlueLight/Defences day. Unfortunately we were parked a long way from the entrance and my mother-in-law, who has hip problems, was almost already worn out by walking to the castle before our day exploring had started. However, when we mentioned this to the amazing security people, shout out to Daz the awesome caring security guard, we were immediately put at ease that we could ask for support for the way back to the car. There were a couple of parts of the experience that could just do with being lit better as better to see where you put your feet. Especially at the start of going into the cellars. The first set of stairs and following hallways were particularly dark. Once you got to Fortune the horse it got better. However, if someone was visually impaired in any way I think they’d struggle with this. The food, as always, was way overpriced, but I was happy to see that coffee was the same price as on the high street. But these were just small issues on a day where we were able to enjoy loads of amazing moments. The time tower was one of our highlights, and meeting Zog was one of our little dudes favourite things ever to have happened to him!
    I am so happy to hear about your incredible day here at Warwick Castle. Thankyou for taking the time to comment on your issues you have faced with accessibility or the potential problems for other guests. We will take a further look into this and resolve any problems. Our staff are incredible and go above and beyond, we are so happy that Daz was able to come up with a solution and assistant your mother-in-law! We hope to see you and your family again soon. On behalf of Warwick Castle, we thank you!
    Written October 11, 2023
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    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written October 7, 2023
  • Vacation12268128709
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Warwick Castle
    My sister and I had a fabulous day at Warwick Castle. It is a beautiful place with plenty to see and experience. The falconry display was amazing, best I have ever seen. Highly recommended day out.
    What an incredible review. Thankyou so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review! We are so happy to hear that both you and your sister enjoyed the Castle and was able to watch the falconer's Quest, which is in fact the UK's largest birds of prey show. We appreciate your visit and we hope you visit again soon.
    Written October 11, 2023
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    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written October 8, 2023
  • Philip R
    13 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    The ticket is expensive and not good value for the money.
    The ticket is expensive and not good value for money compared with other attractions, castles and houses. You also have to pay extra for about half of the individual attractions on site. Food and drink is also expensive so take your own. On the good side the falconry display is excellent and free.
    Good Afternoon Phillip Sorry to hear that you thought your visit was too expensive and not valued for money, for the attractions and entertainment we offer, you can understand the Castle is a large venue to run & maintain and that we try our best to give the best attraction & Services for the best value for money, We only have the Castle Dungeon that is an add on ticket and every other attraction in the castle is included in your ticket price. We are very happy your enjoyed our Falconers Quest, it is an incredible show if you do have any more feedback please email us at enquiries@warwick-castle.com
    Written October 12, 2023
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    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written October 9, 2023
  • Julia W
    7 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great day out
    An excellent day out whether as a couple as we were or as a family. Well worth the admission fee although we did pay the discounted midweek price. Everything was clearly signposted and the staff were happy to talk to you about the castle. Tours were included. The ‘Legend of Trebuchet’ show was good and the falconry display was absolutely amazing - best I have ever seen. Both no extra charge. My only gripe was the distance of the field car park to the entrance (a ridiculously long walk) and you had to pay £6 for the privilege!
    Thankyou so much Julia for your fantastic review! We appreciate your visit and your kind words about the Castle and what is has to offer! We are so glad to hear the share passions about our incredible British history. We do understand and appreciate the distance from the carpark to the entrance of the Castle and the issues it causes for some of our visitors, this is why we are putting in place a permanent transport solution for our visitors. We hope this doesn't affect your future visits with us!
    Written October 17, 2023
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    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 10, 2023
  • Meander816912
    16 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A great day out.
    We could only afford to visit as we used Tesco clubcard points to gain entry. £32 adult price is very expensive, plus £6 to park. It is worth a visit if you can afford it. Lots to see and explore.
    We hope you enjoyed your visit with us here at Warwick Castle. We thank you for your time and we appreciate the time you have spent here! We hope to see you again soon.
    Written October 17, 2023
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    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written October 13, 2023
  • Anna&Rob
    Bedworth, United Kingdom135 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our toddler loved it!
    Took advantage of the Blue Light Card member day offer and brought along our almost 2-year-old. He loved it! From meeting Zog and getting a golden star, to watching the trebuchet show and exploring the castle. We arrived at 10am and were directed to the field car park where there were plenty of spaces, but was a good 15min walk to the entrance. There is a £6 all-day charge for parking. Both the men's and women's toilets had a baby change. We took a picnic so can't comment on the food & drink. Got lucky with some sunny October weather! All in all a great day out.
    Hi AnnaRobK, We're delighted to hear you had such a fantastic day with here at Warwick Castle! Please keep an eye on our website for future events here including our wonderful Christmas attractions The Light Trail, Stories with Santa and Ice Skating! many thanks, Warwick Castle Guest Services
    Written October 31, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written October 18, 2023
  • 3KayS
    Vienna, Austria6 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Not worth the ticket price
    Was looking forward to a lovely day out and read what was available on the website before going. However whilst walking around the state rooms the steward closed a door in front of us and we were told that these rooms were being closed off to prepare them for Halloween. We then went to look at The Kingsmaker exhibition but it was closed due to preparing for Halloween. The bird of prey show was fantastic and then we hung around until 2pm to watch the Legend of the Trebuchet. Just before it was due to start, a tannoy announced that it was cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. On our way out we told the ticket office that not much was open and the trebuchet had been cancelled and all we were offered was a return trip at a reduced rate within the next 60 days. This is fine if you are local but we had travelled for 3 hours and would have cost more in petrol to return than what they were offering! So if you are visiting over Halloween I really hope you enjoy it as a lot of the preparations for it was at our expense.
    Thankyou so much for taking the time to write a review on your day at Warwick Castle. We are sorry to hear the disappointment you felt when visiting during our Halloween prep. A clear lack of information the website to warn our guests. This information and feedback will be assed onto our marketing team who control the website, to make sure improvements are made for future years. We hope this day does not affect any future pans to visit Warwick Castle. Thankyou.
    Written January 22, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 19, 2023
  • Jackie F
    66 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic Day Out
    Spent the day at the Castle. Had a fantastic time. The dungeon was good and as scary as expected. The Falconry display was brilliant. We finished our day either the Henry the Eighth talk by Andrew which for me was the best part of the day, Andrew was brilliant and the talk very interesting. The only downside if the day was the pavilion tea room where we were overcharged given a medium coffee when we wanted small and the assumption made that we wanted a take away when we didn't. I would avoid this area. But overall a fantastic day.
    Thankyou Jackie for your amazing review! We are so happy to hear your incredible experience here at the Castle. We have a fantastic History team who are passionate about the 1000years of interesting History and we are so happy to hear that you also share same enthusiasm and interests as us! Thankyou for your feedback on the conservatory tea rooms, This shall be passed on to the relevant managers. We appreciate your visit and hope to see you again soon.
    Written November 5, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 22, 2023
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Tom
Birmingham, UK32 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
We were two adults who spent the afternoon at Warwick Castle. During the winter months, not all of the shows are available. The Birds of Prey show was the only one available but it was very impressive.

Ice skating was available, but this was an additional charge.

Nice displays and interesting history.

TOP TIP: If you are happy to arrive after midday, there are a couple of websites that offer half-day tickets at a significantly reduced price.
Written January 8, 2020
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Hello @tomgomito We’re thrilled to read that you had such an interesting visit to Warwick Castle and enjoyed all of the shows and displays available, as you may be aware due to the seasonal nature of our business, not all of our attractions are open during the winter period; however this is reflected in our Winter Pricing Structure. Thank you for sharing your top tips with Trip Advisor readers, we hope to see you again soon!
Written January 19, 2020
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AndyDonna2016
Milton Keynes, UK13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
We Went to the Castle for my 60th bithday on 1/1/2020, what an amazing place to visit un beknowing to me my partner had booked for us to stay two nights in the rose suite situated at the top of caesar tower, the room was amazing, the bed fantastically comfortable, quiet, warm, and decorated with period features. A special thank you to the concergies, Jack, Ethan and Georgina for a wonderful experience, and for going above and beyond helping my partner arrange the special surprises such as balloons, flowers and champagne etc. Absolutely fantastic place to stay and live in. Breakfast was fantastic, delicious and private dining in the library!!!! Jack's knowledge of the history of the castle was flawless and so interesting, you can wander around the castle before opening to the public was priceless, everyone so friendly and helpful. The only thing i can warn you about is you need to be fit, as you have castle winding steps to the top of the suite, and they are medieval!!! :) and on site refreshments are quite expensive, however if you stay in one of the tower suites, you get a complementry all day meal card so you can eat and drink (not alcohol) for free, so that was brilliant and a god send, especially if you have children with you. I loved every moment of staying there, if you want to give someone a special present this is it!! Not every day you get to stay in a real castle!!!! Brilliant
Written January 12, 2020
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Hello @AndyDonna2016, Thank you for your wonderfully lovely review. We're so thrilled to hear that your recent stay in our Rose Suite was made all the more special thanks to the high level of service from our Concierge team and the additional perks, such as your complimentary meal card, that made life that much easier during your visit. We look forward to seeing you again in the future, whether it be a visit for the day or another stay in our luxurious Tower Suites!
Written January 15, 2020
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lindseymiller841
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020
We stayed in the Rose suite on Saturday for one night, which is located in one of the turrets. Jack and Ethan our concierges was really helpful and nothing was too much trouble, they organised our private tour round the castle out of hours and the tickets to the Castle Dungeon. Jack even arranged for us to have breakfast in the Blue Boudoir on the Sunday morning. We left the castle Saturday evening and went to Warwick for dinner arriving back at the castle at about 11, we were met by security by one of the gates and walked us back to the court yard, which was surreal and very empty (sadly no ghosts). The room itself is stunning, it has a vaulted ceiling and very authentic looking furniture, the shower room has a under floor heating plus elemis products. It even has a tv that comes out of the sideboard!! All mod cons in a building that is over 900 hundred years old. This has been very well thought out. Ethan advised when the castle was open to make sure the room door was locked as people will try and get in and he was right!!

Our private tour on the Sunday morning with Charlotte was excellent. She knew her history and could answer all of my questions which was lots, she even very kindly showed us a couple of rooms that were not open to the public.

The whole experience from start to finish was incredible, it is expensive but very much worth it, what was really surprising was that we could go for a wander around the grounds and turrets when the castle was closed to the public which made the experience more enjoyable.

I can’t recommend this high enough – thank you to all who made this an unforgettable experience for us.
Written September 22, 2020
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Hello lindseymiller841, Thanks for taking the time to pass on your comments about Jack, Ethan and Charlotte. The whole team have been delighted to be able to welcome people back through the Castle gates since we re-opened. I'll be sure to pass on your email to Jack, Ethan and Charlotte's managers so they get the recognition they deserve. Thank you for taking the time to review our attraction
Written October 5, 2020
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Pritesh M
Leamington Spa, UK729 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
Two reviews here. One for the castle (winter skating) and the other for the Coach House.

Warwick Castle:
I booked tickets for the winter skating on line including entrance to the castle. Relatively easy to do, but even with the on line discount, quite pricey. However, as per other Merlin atractions it was expected - whether this is right or not is a different question. Anyway, on the day we made our way to the castle and it is well sign posted in Warwick and we parked up. NB. There is a good 10 minute walk from the car park to the castle so prepare accordingly!

Once at the castle we got through the "already booked" queue which was just us (me and my two daughters) and went straight to the castle as our ice skating session was later on. We walked the site and to be far it is well maintained and the views from the top of the castle are amazing. Good session generally, but could have more activties for the kids to make them really interested in history.

Next we went for the ice skating session. This seemed relatively well organised but really frustrating that you are charged for them to look after bags. More cash in their pocket! Got on the ice rink and for the first twenty minutes all was going well. None of us had fallen and we'd managed to get of the hand rails! However, with a bit of confidence we did start to skate / walk a bit but unfortunately my younger daughter fell and really hurt her arm. Although the first aider was there relatively quickly, he did seem inexperienced but treated my daughter well. After that staying on the site seemed a bit infeasible so we didn't feel the need to stay any longer, which was disappointing considering how much we'd paid. Not sure if we'd go back again based on this experience.

Coach House
After the castle, we did go to the coach house for lunch. A small restaurant with limited seating and we did have to wait about 10-15 minutes to be seated. However, we got to our seats and although it is a strangley arranged restaurant it was pleasantly set up. Meal took another 20 minutes (even though choices were limited) to arrive but it was very nice. I'd probably go again if the opportunity arose. However, go as a small group (4 max) otherwise you wouldn't be comfortable.
Written August 15, 2020
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BLRvisit
Huddersfield, UK142 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
We visited Warwick castle in October 2020. While visiting Stow on the Wold, we purchased our tickets to visit the castle from a Tourist Information Office. The person selling the tickets assured us that the email we recieved on our smartphone should be sufficient for admission to the castle. On reaching the castle, the staff insisted that the email was not enough, they wanted a printed copy of the ticket. We found this a ridiculous situation, It took us half an hour to gain entry to the castle. With an expensive ticket (no concession rates for seniors) there was no guide or map to the castle and grounds. To access the cafe, one has to pass through the dungeons area, which was another awkward moment especially when it was raining. We found the staff very unfriendly and not helpful to tourist. The cafe did not have much choice, the food was not heated on purchase.
Written October 29, 2020
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Hello BLRvisit, We’re disappointed to hear that you did not enjoy your recent visit to Warwick Castle.If you would like to discuss the points mentioned in your review, please get in touch by emailing guest.feedback@warwick-castle.com and a member of the team will happily discuss with you. Kind regards Warwick castle team
Written January 5, 2021
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LIZVEALL
30 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
This was a mostly fabulous day out. It was pretty rainy and cold but that meant on a Saturday it was quietish. We arrived after 2 as we had lunch in Warwick first and unfortunately as you have to book times for everything we missed out on a couple of events we would have liked to attend and for £27 each it was an expensive ticket. We loved doing the archery (£5 each extra) and the Falcons Quest was amazing. We had to stand in the muddy field as, because of Covid, half the benches couldn't be used. We did notice a lot of disregard for Social distancing but it is not the fault of staff - people need to take responsibility for their own actions and a lot just don't. I do have a little gripe about the parking - I tried to check which was the closest to the castle and could only find conflicting info mostly recommending St Nicholas. Well I was surprised to find the stables carpark right at the entrance Obviously it was full by the time we got there but if you go early and have mobility issues, this is the closest. We loved the day out and I would thoroughly recommend it.
Written October 25, 2020
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Hello LVeall, It’s great to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Warwick Castle. We continually review our pricing structure to provide value for money for our guests. We work hard to combine our rich and vibrant history with entertainment to create a fun and engaging atmosphere for people of all ages, and only charge extra for attractions that may not appeal to all guests to ensure the best entrance fee. Warwick Castle is privately funded and relies on footfall and fees to maintain and renovate the substantial buildings and grounds, and significant investment has been made to ensure that the estate can be enjoyed today and into the future. We hope the aspects you mentioned didn’t detract too much from your visit and can only apologise for the car parking issues as they were full to capacity for most of the day Thank you for taking the time to review our attraction Warwick castle team
Written January 10, 2021
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Travellintudor
London, UK27 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2020
Visited the Christmas Light trail only as the Castle interiors were closed due to COVID restrictions (and I have been inside the Castle several times before.) I’m surprised to read some of the other less positive reviews on this site as I thought the light trail was very effective and reasonable value for money. It is obviously all outdoors due to the current circumstances. The theming and the music and narration is less obviously ‘Christmassy’ (no Santa’s and Elves) but much more appropriate for a Castle setting that will have witnessed more traditional Christmas celebrations over the centuries. There is a Medieval theme in places with lit tents and wooden ‘thrones’ for people to sit and take photos, The coloured lighting on the outside of the rear of the main castle building and the Boathouse across the lake were beautiful. The Christmas trees are simply lit in white lights but more effective for it in my opinion. Anyone expecting the usual Santas, Snowmen and the like may be slightly disappointed and I suspect the trail may appeal more to adults than young children, but I was pleased that the organisers chose to do something a little different and in keeping with the Castle.
Written December 21, 2020
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Hello Travellintudor, Thank you for your amazing review, Its nice to hear that you enjoyed our Light Trail. I hope you got to take loads of photos and selfies in that throne. Thank you for taking the time to review our attraction we hope to see you soon. Warwick castle team
Written January 4, 2021
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Rebecca
Lincoln, UK42 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
We arrived later on in the day, due to traffic and the fact that we go regularly, and this was a massive mistake. We pulled up and were told the car park was full. This was absolutely ridiculous-how, if the admission is online booking only, were there not enough car parking spaces to entirely accommodate the guests? This was a major disappointment. We were informed rapidly to park elsewhere in the town.

Another negative, I highly recommend bringing your own food if you can. It was around £7 for a kids sandwich meal, which did include a fair amount of food: sandwiches, drink, apple, popcorn, but it was expensive. The availability of these was also very limited. There are limited food outlets open currently due to the pandemic situation, and overall limited food availability too.

Those two points, especially the the car parking situation, is the reason for my 4* review.

Moving on from the negatives, the day was enjoyable. Staff were so lovely and friendly, especially several ladies in the castle. They all were really talkative and knowledgeable. Especially loved the Earl of Warwick actor who was walking around!

Falconer's Quest, which is the falconry show, was, as always, very good. Parties are sat in a box, distanced from others and instructed not to leave it. When the show is finished, parties are told to leave row by row. We enjoyed this and felt comfortable in the boxes.

Overall, the day was a lot of fun. We will be returning soon!
Written August 5, 2020
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We are pleased to hear that overall your day was a success, and thank you for mentioning the friendly staff and engaging characters. Unfortunately we have limited land available for parking at the Castle as the river is on one side and Warwick Town is built up against the castle walls on the other side. The main carpark can therefore fill up on busy days. We try to open an overflow field when possible but on some days this is unavailable and we are sorry that you were impacted by this. In practice the town car parks that we recommend as alternatives are a similar walk to the entrance as our overflow field (15 to 20 minutes). Thank you for your review, your feedback is really important to us and allows us to make improvements.
Written November 24, 2020
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kattsmitt
cumbria uk17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Family
A fantastic day out on a wet February day during half term.
We ventured out despite the weather as we were in the area.
We had our 2 children aged 5 and 3 with us and were very impressed with how much there was to do, even in the bad weather.
Both loved looking around the great hall and adjoining rooms, the princess castle and the maze.
We didn’t manage to catch the bird show but we saw some of the archery demos happening.
There is loads to do and we would definitely come back, probably in the summer time though!
Only complaint is the size of the cafe, there are several places to eat but most are outside. The pizza buffet looked good but we wanted something lighter and the courtyard cafe was the only indoor option, it was heaving and we had to wait a long time to sit down, not good for impatient hungry children. I can imagine it wouldn’t be a problem on a dry day as there are loads of outdoor eating options!
Written February 21, 2020
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We’re thrilled to read that you had such an interesting visit to Warwick Castle and enjoyed all of the shows and displays available. Warwick Castle has over 1100 years of history and we try to keep it interesting for all ages though our talks and tours, displays and interactive attractions such as the Kingmaker and Time Tower and we’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed them! We are sorry to hear that your experience with our food options was distressing with your young children. As we have limited space on site it is a challenge to tackle rainy days but we appreciate the fact that you understood this. Thank you for taking the time to review our attraction, we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Written March 1, 2020
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HoppyFarmer
Oxford, UK138 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
We have just got back from a day out at the castle and have really enjoyed ourselves. We travelled by train so got 1 free adult ticket when we produced the voucher from the train station. The castle is about 10/15 minutes walk from the station.
Lots to see and do. It was very quiet today and we had plenty of time to stop and read things and have a really good look around. I have been before about 18 years ago in the summer holidays and it was far busier but still enjoyable. A great day out for all the family and we are all tired out from all the walking and all the steps! Be warned the indoor bit of the castle and the turret walks are not buggy friendly so use a baby carrier or ask to borrow a hip seat from the Great Hall and leave the buggy outside. If you stay outside with kids in a buggy you’ll miss an awful lot indoors. We didn’t do the dungeon experience as our kids are too young but we heard others saying it was excellent.
Written January 2, 2020
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Hello @HoppyFarmer With over 1100 years of history we try and make the visitors experience as interesting and engaging as possible and we are happy to hear that you had a fun packed day and enjoyed the atmosphere around the castle! We work very hard to combine our history with fun and entertainment, as this allows us to engage our younger guests in stories from our past. We use different methods such as shows, tours and indoor attractions to ensure that we appeal to all of our guests and we are pleased to hear that you felt that we have achieved this. We strive to deliver a great experience to families with children of all ages and are happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit.
Written January 19, 2020
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