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Wellesbourne Watermill, Kineton Road, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire,
CV35 9HG. Tel: 01789 470470. one of the few mills in the country
where you can still see the machinery in action, working as it
did hundreds of years ago. There are regular demonstrations by
the miller of how the mill works. wellesbournemill.co.uk. About
6 miles south of Warwick.
Set in the heart of Warwickshire,
Draycote Water near to Rugby offers water sports, fishing, wetlands,
nature trails and bird hides. Please note that dogs are not permitted
around the perimeter of the reservoir. Draycote Water Sailing
Club, Kites Hardwick, Rugby, CV23 8AB. Tel: 01788 811153. draycotewater.co.uk.
About 10 miles east of Warwick.
Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 4QU. Tel: 0870 442
2371. Mill and Engine House. Great Hall. Gift Shops, Family Restaurant.
Limited car parking is available in the Castle car parks. Disabled
spaces. warwick-castle.co.uk. Location: In the centre of Warwick.
Packwood House, Lapworth,
Solihull, Warwickshire B94 6AT. Tel: 01564 783294. A much-restored
Tudor house, garden with notable topiary and park. Tudor manor
house with a fascinating civil war history. Lavish interior with
renowned collections of stained glass and tapestries. Walled
flower garden offers a riot of colour throughout the year. Unusual
17th-century Yew Garden. National Trust. Charges apply. About
6 miles north west of Warwick.
Baddesley Clinton, Rising Lane, Baddesley Clinton Village, Knowle,
Solihull, Warwickshire B93 0DQ. Tel: 01564 783294. Picturesque
medieval moated manor house and garden. Atmospheric house dates
from 15th century. Discover the three priest holes used to hide
persecuted Jesuit priests in the 1590s. Exquisite 19th-century
Catholic chapel. National Trust. Charges apply. www.nationaltrust.org.uk.
About 5 miles north west of Warwick.
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