Warwick Castle

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  2Mtr_Peter

  2 days ago
  5.0
  Warwick Castle offers a truly exceptional visitor experience, combining rich history with engaging attractions in a beautifully preserved setting. From the moment of arrival, the stunning architecture and well-maintained grounds immediately stand out, creating an impressive and immersive atmosphere. The overall experience was excellent. The staff members were consistently professional, approachable, and highly knowledgeable, contributing significantly to the smooth running of the day. Service across the site was notably efficient, with team members going above and beyond to assist visitors when needed. One of the highlights of the visit was the live trebuchet demonstration, which was both educational and visually impressive. It provided a rare opportunity to see medieval engineering in action. Equally remarkable was the falconry display, where the precision and grace of the birds, combined with expert handling, created a memorable and captivating show. Food options around the castle were varied and of good quality. Prices were reasonable considering the location, and service was exceptionally fast, even during busier periods. This made it easy to enjoy a relaxed break without long waiting times. The castle itself is truly stunning, offering a well-balanced mix of historical exhibits and interactive experiences. It caters effectively to both adults and families, making it a versatile destination. Ticket prices typically range from approximately £25 to £35 per adult when booked online, with better value available in advance. For frequent visitors, the Merlin Annual Pass presents a worthwhile option, granting access not only to Warwick Castle but also to multiple attractions across the UK. Overall, this visit exceeded expectations. I will certainly return in the future and, next time, we will bring more family members with us to share the experience.
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  Susanne M

  3 days ago
  5.0
  Ein toller Ausflug, der sich lohnt. Vom londoner Bahnhof Marylebone in ca 1Stunde 15 Minuten mit dem Zug zu erreichen. Vom Bahnhof sind es dann noch so 15 Minuten, die man durch den kleinen Ort Warwick, zur Burg laufen muss. Es ist gut ausgeschildert, so dass es nicht möglich ist, sich zu verlaufen. Es ist eine sehr grosse Anlage, die auch für Kinder sehr interessant ist und Aktivitäten anbietet, wie zum Beispiel eine Vogelflugschau oder einen Irrgarten. Das Castle ist sehr gross und es gibt viele Räume zu besichtigen. Tafeln bzw Bandansagen mit Erklärungen ertönen, sobald man bestimmte Räume betritt. Mit Hilfe von Wachsfiguren versucht man auch einem die Geschichte von Warwick Castle näher zu bringen. Was, wie ich finde, sehr gut gelungen ist ohne kitschig zu wirken. Wer länger oder bereits zum wiederholten male in London ist und dort schon alles kennt, dem kann ich diesen Ausflug nach Warwick wärmstens empfehlen.
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  Cleric Preston

  6 days ago
  4.0
  We traveled up from the West Country to visit Warwick Castle on a Tuesday out of season. It was not overly crowded and we could get around quite easily. We had to go through airport style metal detectors at the entry point. This was really a waste of time because we activated the alarm and were supposed to have our bags searched. However they were just give a cursory glance and we were ushered in to the Castle. We saw the Viking show which was very good indeed. The Castle itself is stunning, full of interesting historical items. The Great Hall is very impressive, when you follow the route around there are room decorations from different centuries with sound effects and wax mannequins to help you understand the context of the settings. This is the same for the "making of a king" exhibition, again very impressive. The only real down side was the catering. There was no gluten-free food avalible that did not involve chocolate. This is the common situation, most gluten-free cakes are made with chocolate and that's a problem when one cant eat either. The coffee is from Costa and is and best drinkable, but I have certainly had far superior coffee and a far cheaper price. The main question is, would I come back again, and to be honest, no I wouldn't.
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  Rick

  Jun 7, 2026
  3.0
  I can only assume the great reviews are from people who have never been to another castle. I don't get it. Maybe it's me. But I don't get it. There are dozens of stunning castles with beautiful grounds in this country. Go to one of those. This is beautiful historic castle turned into a mediocre theme park "for the kiddies", that rinses you for cash at every possible turn. The grounds are only ok, it's June and they haven't really bothered to plant up the peacock garden much whilst other castle grounds are blooming. It'll cost you over £100 to take a family. But you'll still pay extra for parking. And extra to fire a few arrows at an archery target. And extra for the dungeon. A cup of tea is £4.50, an americano is £1.75 more than a double espresso even though it just has a bit more water. It cost us £17 for two cups of tea and two millionaire shortbread (and when I turned one over, half the biscuit was missing). A mediocre meal of cheap fried food is a tenner. The "exciting viking battle" is fine. But mostly a bit of sword fighting and doing forward rolls to make it look more acrobatic. Hardly Hollywood. We saw two guys do a fighting demo in which they explained in reality they would have never blockeda sword with your own sword, then spent the rest of the time doing just that. The falconry show is the best thing thanks to the range and number of birds, but even that is high on a made up pointless story and low on actual information about the birds (for example, they don't mention where in the world a single one of them is from). There are many wonderful falconry centres where you can get up close to the birds. Go there. Go to Sudeley Castle. or Eastnor Castle. Or Dover, Alnwick, Leeds, Windsor, Tower of London, or Bamburgh, or Cardiff or basically anywhere else than this. And for god's sake give this to the National Trust. (Merlin will be disingenuous in a reply to this and say all the money goes into preservation. This is not quite true, since the other castles in the country don't do it and Merlin have in income of about £2bn a year).
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  Victoria Addison

  Jun 6, 2026
  5.0
  I visited Warwick Castle today with my boyfriend for a few hours while we were passing through the area. The castle is amazing. We didn't have time to see everything, but we visited the Great Hall, went up to the tower viewing area, and watched Falconer's Quest. It was only a quick visit, and tickets were £24 per person. We were heading elsewhere and decided to stop by, but even though we only explored a few areas and watched the bird show, I felt it was well worth the money. If we'd arrived earlier, there would have been even more to see and do. Parking was £7.50, which included the shuttle bus to and from the car park. The staff were friendly. Two Cokes cost £5, which is a bit expensive, but that's fairly typical for attractions like this. I liked how the tower viewing area explained some of Warwick Castle's history. Overall, I really enjoyed the visit. The birds in the Falconer's Quest show were fantastic, especially the one called "Hobbie"!

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