Warwick Castle

About 54 km south of Birmingham and 150 km north-west of London, the town of Warwick with its castle, Warwick Castle, built by William the Conqueror in 1068, offers a glimpse of what life was like in the Middle Ages, what the difficulties were and what sinister characters roamed the area. Initially built of wood and rebuilt of stone in the 12th century, the castle was privately owned until 1978, when it was acquired by the Tussauds Group, now part of the Merlin Entertainments Group, and converted into a living museum. Warwick Castle is not just a museum, but brings medieval life in the castle to life with numerous actors and activities for visitors. You can watch falconers fly their grapplers, knights joust on horseback or show off their sword and shield skills. Ancient equipment such as catapults, old crafts or even torture are also demonstrated here or can be viewed in the museum areas. One of the highlights is, of course, The Castle Dungeon, and anyone who reads Dungeon will know what this is all about. Professional showmen take you into the dark history of Warwick and bring you much closer to the action than you might like. Experience the plague doctor, the judge and the executioner and torturer in the dungeon. The Castle Dungeon is recommended for visitors aged 10 and over, while the rest of Warwick Castle and the children's area around the dragon Zog are aimed at visitors of all ages.