Britain's official guide to canals, rivers and lakes

Tuesday 2nd December 2008

Places to go in Warwickshire

Chocoholics beware! Warwickshire is home to Bournville and Cadbury World – a great day out for all the family. But don’t despair, a host of calorie-free attractions (including the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Hanbury Hall and lots of fascinating canal architecture) are available too.

Local attractions

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There's something for everyone at Dudley Zoo & Castle. It's in the heart of the Black Country on a 50-acre wooded …

  • Leisure attraction

This 250-yard cast-iron trough aqueduct is unusual because its accompanying towpath is on a level with the base …

  • Historic structure

Canal-over-canal aqueducts are rare, but Birmingham has more than anywhere else - and the Engine Arm Aqueduct is the …

  • Historic structure

Right at the heart of the historic Galton Valley, the Heritage Centre offers visitors the opportunity to travel back …

  • Museum
  • Visitor centre

Elegant 18th century family home The welcoming William & Mary style house was built in 1701 for eminent lawyer …

  • Garden
  • Historic building
  • Restaurant boat

An interesting set of three 'paired' narrow locks. Originally there was just a flight of three narrow locks here …

  • Historic structure

Originally constructed to separate one company's water from another, stop locks are a common sight on canals. …

  • Historic structure

The Midlands' answer to Bond Street, the Mailbox towers above the Worcester and Birmingham Canal with an impressive …

  • Leisure attraction
  • Restaurant
  • Cafe
  • Pubs + bars

One of the few remaining stables originally built for boat-horses, and now a community recreation centre where …

  • Leisure attraction
  • Boat trips
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