This picturesque garden seems to be right out of a painting, with lush flower plants, shrubs, a royal castle backdrop, ruins of a medieval stone bridge and a serene river flowing alongside, the Mill Garden is Warwick's Pride. It is privately owned and maintained by the family of Julia Measures whose father previously took care of the garden since 1938. The bridge near the garden used to be important as it carried all the traffic from the town to across the River Avon. At present it is in complete ruins but at times is home to swans who nest there. The garden is open to public for a certain part of the year and admission is acquired with a small fee.
Formerly known as Birmigham General Cemetery, Key hill Cemetery is a redundant Nonconformist cemetery that became operational in the 19th Century. In Birmingham, Key Hill Cemetery is the oldest burial ground which is not found inside a churchyard. Several memorials and fittings found inside Key Hill Cemetery are noted for their artistic and architectural value. Railings as well as the entry gates are marked as Grade II listed structures. Key Hill Cemetery is also marked by Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest as Grade II listed. Inside Key Hill Cemetery, you can find 46 Commonwealth service war burials, solemnized by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Inventor of eggless custard, Alfred Bird is buried at Key Hill Cemetery.
If you swear by beers, visiting the Church End Brewery would mean to take a step further. From starting off in a coffin workshop to now selling beers in a social club, the Brewery has sure come a long way. You can know about the process of brewing till its last detail-the master brewer takes you through it himself. Right after the insightful information, gulp down the delicious beers that are signature productions of the brewery. Fruit beers, herb beers, and wheat beers, all have a variety for you to try. They also host beer fests and other concerts and events for food and music (check their calendar for details). The bar requires you to be above 18 years of age; the younger people can enjoy food in the gardens outside.
This is the ideal park for the entire family, offering a variety of facilities including boating lakes, playgrounds, tennis courts, tropical greenhouses and nature conservation areas. It is also the home of the Midland Arts Centre. A walking/bicycling route winds through the grounds that has recently been extended. The park also plays host to a variety of concerts, performances and the annual Fireworks Fantasia.
The Welcombe Hills is a delightful area. Not far from Stratford-upon-Avon town center, it is best approached on foot from the parking area in Ingon Lane just off the Warwick Road. From here it takes about ten minutes to reach the obelisk (erected in the 1870s in memory of a former owner of the Welcombe estate) where you will be rewarded with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The hills cover about 72 acres of land, providing habitat for an abundance of flora and fauna. Picnic tables and a viewing point have been provided for the additional enjoyment of visitors. Although not visible from here, the road that now forms the driveway to the Menzies Welcombe Hotel & Golf Course was once a track used by the Romans for transporting salt across the Welcombe Hills. A further point of local historical interest is that Shakespeare once purchased a share in the local tithes here, and was subsequently involved in a dispute concerning the enclosure of common land.
The Chasewater Railway is a railway system that operates heritage steam and diesel trains on holidays throughout the year. This includes Bank Holiday Mondays, Sundays, most Saturdays Easter to October and certain weekdays though summer. Along with taking a ride on their steam engines, there are other interesting activities to indulge you in the day. If booked in advance, they even offer you a chance to drive your very own steam engine!