148km (92 miles) NW of London; 13km (8 miles) NE of Stratford-upon-Avon Most visitors come to this town just to see Warwick Castle, the finest medieval castle in England. Some combine it with a visit to the ruins of Kenilworth Castle, but the historic center of ancient Warwick has a lot more to offer. Warwick cites Ethelfleda, daughter of Alfred the Great, as its founder. But most of its history is associated with the earls of Warwick, a title created by the son of William the Conqueror in 1088. The story of those earls -- the Beaumonts and the Beauchamps (such figures as "Kingmaker" Richard Neville) -- makes for an exciting episode in English history. A devastating fire swept through the heart of Warwick in 1694, but a number of Elizabethan and medieval buildings still survive, along with some fine Georgian structures from a later date. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip. Print RSS a.google:link { font-family: "Verdana", sans-serif; font-size: 11px; color: #0a32af; text-decoration: none; display: block; } a.google:visited { font-
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