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The castle was founded after the Norman Conquest of 1066; with development through to the Tudor period. It has been described by the architectural historian Anthony Emery as "the finest surviving example of a semi-royal palace of the later middle ages, significant for its scale, form and quality of workmanship". Kenilworth played an important historical role: it was the subject of the six-month-long siege of Kenilworth in 1266, thought to be the longest siege in medieval English history, and formed a base for Lancastrian operations in the Wars of the Roses. Kenilworth was the scene of the removal of Edward II from the English throne, the perceived French insult to Henry V in 1414 of a gift of tennis balls (said by John Strecche to have prompted the campaign that led to the Battle of Agincourt), and the Earl of Leicester's lavish reception of Elizabeth I in 1575. It has been described as "one of two major castles in Britain which may be classified as water-castles or lake-fortresses...

Drop down and corner past a medieval castle. Pretty cool.

Nice Circular Walk using a mixture of Canal towpath fieldpaths and minor link roads.

An odd looking church quite low and spread instead of tall and imposing

Lovely church and great for a walk

Imposing monument, set in a charming village green with benches. Shops nearby.

One of the finest examples of a semi-royal palace of the later middle ages. Built over 900 years ago the castle has survived a six month siege, it was an important base in the War of the Roses and hosted queen Elizabeth 1st. Today it's managed by English Heritage and hosts jousts and re-enactments as well as themed days. Non members pay entry. Café and facilities on site. Open 10:00 - 17:00 mon to fri.

Kenilworth's impressive 12th century Norman keep, still a dominant feature today, would have been the heart of castle life for 500 years. A defensive powerhouse, it was built three stories high and with walls 14 feet wide. Entry is paid or with English Heritage membership, but the view of the castle from the road is good.

Nice place with a beautiful Garden good to walk from Baddesley to Packwood

A small but worth a visit NT place, incorporate Packwood house as well for a full day out.

One of 2 National Trusts here, we usually park at one and do a circular walk via the other (Packwood House)

A truly unique place, all the usual bits and bobs at a NT place, but this resembles a castle rather than a house with its own moat fully encompassing it.

NT Badsley Clinton is a great property food for a walk o. Summer

Nice place for a short break while cycling, available store if youneed a refills.

Wonderful National Trust property

A nice green to take a rest and have a drink . Nice shops to grab a snack or even chips if you fancy.

Baddesley Clinton is a moated manor house and country estate set within Forest of Arden. The house was built by Henry Ferrers, a lawyer, diarist and antiquarian, in the late 1500s. The Grade I-listed property is now in the care of the National Trust. For more information, visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/baddesley-clinton.

St John’s is a pretty Norman parish church that contains one the finest crypts in the country. The Grade I-listed church was built in the 12th century and modified over the next 300 years. The half-timbered two-storey south porch was added in the 16th century. The grave of Maud Watson can be found near the porch and south wall. Watson became the first Ladies’ Singles Lawn Tennis Champion at Wimbledon in 1884 after beating her sister in the final.

Good Pit Stop

This is a war memorial, built in 1920 to commemorate cyclists killed in the First World War, a bronze plaque was added in 1963 to commemorate cyclists killed in the Second World War. (Interesting fact: It is now believed that the first British soldier killed in the war was Private John Parr, a reconnaissance cyclist with the 4th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment)