Things to do in Warwick for self travelers

Done with your Shakespearean sightseeing in Stratford-Upon-Avon? Get your **Warwick Castle** tickets – it's bursting at the turrets with medieval fun! Take the whole family for a day of shows, interactive experiences, and over 1,100 years of history, magic, myth, and adventure. There are battlements, towers, turrets, awesome interiors, and more around the Great Hall. Feeling brave? Check out Warwick Castle's **Horrible Histories® Maze**. See what it was like in the trenches, foil evil plots, and make your escape from the maze... if you can. And don't miss the chance to join the **Realm of Zog's** 3D interactive trail, where dragons-in-training can earn their wings through five fun and immersive challenges. Daily shows in the Castle grounds will thrill all ages - don't miss the spectacular birds of prey display, where more than 60 high-flying birds soar across the skies in the **UK’s largest bird of prey show**. It's centuries of fun, all in one place!

Kenilworth Castle can trace its origins all the way back to the early days of the Norman conquest and a chamberlain of King Henry I in the early 12th century. After 900 years of repairs and restoration, you’ll have the chance to explore an integral part of English history. There’s even an interactive exhibit in the stables that displays the castle through its highs and lows. If your kids don’t appreciate the intricacies of medieval history, then fear not – they can play dress up here too! Don’t miss your chance to view the grounds of the castle from Elizabeth I’s private rooms, then climb the castle’s towers for a more impressive aerial perspective. There’s also a recreation of Elizabeth’s gardens, so you can trace the footsteps of the Tudor queen. From the castle keep to the great hall, you’ll be left impressed by the grandeur of this English relic.