Another English Heritage, and one which is close to Birmingham. Perfect! Took a train to Coventry and then hop on a bus to Kenilworth.
Got off the bus and my stomach rumbled, so went to get some breakfast.
Breakfast at The Almanack. Pretty good, excellent service
After breakfast, GPS says its a 15 minutes walk to the Castle, so walk it is.
Pweety house
It really isn't that far. 15 minutes is about right, the castle is pretty easy to find.
With a student discount, it's £7.40 for entrance fee.
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Upon entering, it looks like there is a fair next to the castle. (more for kids)
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Kenilworth castle is in ruins. The structure is still there, but most of the walls are torn down or the walls are black from fire. So sad, based on the structures, it must have looked magnificent once.
Leicester's Building, erected to accommodate Queen Elizabeth 1 and her close servants
Description of Leicester's Building
Geoffrey de Clinton's Great Tower- used for residence, administration and entertainment
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Looks like... 1818?
Stairway up
Fascinating wall
The Great Hall- only used for special occasions
Elizabethan Garden- recreated by English Heritage
Horses grazing
Used to be stables, its a teahouse now
Leicester's Gatehouse - Built as a gatehouse about 1571-2, and after 1650 was converted into a substantial house. Interior shows a mini museum of what the place looks like when Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester was around and the history of Robert Dudley and Queen Elizabeth the 1st.
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The Fountain
Well, had a great time. Somehow, there isn't that much to shout about for Kenilworth Castle, but I'm always glad to have the opportunity to travel here and see it for my own eyes. Besides, I love the idea of a romantic venture between Queen Elizabeth the 1st with Robert Dudley.
Clock Tower - to know where to stop the bus to get off for Kenilworth Castle
Direction from Birmingham:
Train: Birmingham to Coventry
Bus: X17 to Kenilworth £3.55 for a return
(bus stand is just outside the train station. Follow the red fences)
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