The home of the de Newburghs, de Beauchamps, Plantagenets, Richard Neville, the 'Kingmaker', the Dudleys and the Grevilles, Warwick Castle has rightly been described as the finest Medieval castle in England. Approached through a soaring gatehouse, Warwick Castle contains state apartments with splendid ceilings and wainscoting, together with paintings, tapestries and furniture from down the ages.

In addition to it's impressive armoury, the private apartments come to life with the inclusion of life-like wax figures, elegantly costumed, which recreate a Royal weekend party in 1898 when Frances, Countess of Warwick, entertained the future King Edward VII.

In the grounds are Robert Marnock's Italian Garden while the general setting is one of the triumphs of 'Capability' Brown. The Castle, whose original mound was ordained by William the Conqueror, is owned by Madame Tussauds group and is open throughout the year with the exception of Christmas Day. The past is truly brought to life here.