In any town or city, your attention is usually taken by historic monuments, beautiful architecture or spectacular buildings. But how often do you take notice of the basic urban fabric of roads, bridges, paths, walls, houses and gardens?
This walk in Warwick, led by a local town planner, explores the things you would usually miss. It tells a story of how this settlement has developed over the last thousand years from being the chosen site for a castle to a busy county town
See changes in housing styles and construction materials through the centuries and learn how a dramatic fire led to new building regulations. Observe how the busy town centre continues to operate within a medieval street layout. Find out how the ownership of land and buildings usages have changed over time. Visit the town's civic treasures as well as lesser-known corners.
This walk tells a fascinating story of urban development and gives new insights into a stroll around this picturesque town.
Walk Info
- Distance:
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3 ½ miles
- Level:
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Town centre route with some hills - Suitable for:
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Family friendly but some busy roads
One section with steps; alternative route available
Dogs should be kept on a lead in the town centre
- Region:
- West Midlands
- Setting:
- Towns & Cities
- Landscape:
- Historic landscapes Built landscapes
- Start:
- St Nicholas Park
- Finish:
- St John's House
- Getting there:
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Nearest stations Warwick and Warwick ParkwayEasily accessible from M5, M40 and M1
“The finest view in England”: Warwick Castle from Castle Bridge
Martin Haslett © RGS-IBG Discovering Britain
Lord Leycester Hospital and Westgate
Martin Haslett © RGS-IBG Discovering Britain
