Hotels near Kenilworth Castle
Honiley Court Hotel
is just 4.4 miles from Kenilworth Castle.
Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire
Kenilworth Castle is one of England's most spectacular castle ruins, and the magnificent
stone mote and bailey fortress is also the largest castle ruin in England. Founded
in the 1120s, Kenilworth Castle has been owned by numerous Kings, used as a prison
and been the setting for the longest siege in British history during its 900 year
history.
Journey through hundreds of years of history with
a visit to Kenilworth Castle and discover links to some major historical figures
including 'Bad' King John, Henry V, and Henry VIII. Kenilworth is most famously
associated with Robert Dudley and Queen Elizabeth I who was a regular visitor, after
she had given the castle to Dudley, Earl of Leicester in 1563. Dudley was very keen
to impress Elizabeth, hoping to persuade her to marry him, and he spent around £60,000
over 10 years restoring the castle. Despite all the money spent Elizabeth did not
marry him, although she did get cross when he eventually married someone else! Queen
Elizabeth I kept Dudley's last letter to her in a casket by her bed until she died,
and you can view a copy of this letter at Kenilworth Castle.
Now owned by English Heritage, Kenilworth Castle is open to the public all year.
Explore Leicester's gatehouse, enjoy the two exhibitions, follow an hour-long audio
tour that brings Kenilworth's eventful past to life and stroll or picnic in the
recreated Elizabethan garden - a fascinating view into the past.
Address
Kenilworth Castle
Kenilworth
Warwickshire
CV8 1NE
Hotels Near Kenilworth Castle...
Honiley Court Hotel
Honiley Court Hotel
Honiley
near Warwick
Warwickshire
CV8 1NP
Phone:
+44 (0)1926 484 234
Fax:
+44 (0)1926 484474
Distance from Kenilworth Castle: 4.4 miles (6 mins drive)