The Attic Theatre, located just above the Lazy Cow Pub, is the top fringe theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon. The theater is now home to the Tread the Boards Theatre Company, but the site was home to Stratford's very first theater in the 15th Century, and some original pieces of the theater still remain. For entertaining theater in an intimate and fun setting, check out a show at the Attic Theatre.
The Chapel, established by the Guild of the Holy Cross in the 13th Century and subsequently re-built in the 15th, looks more like a church than a chapel from the outside. This, together with The Guild Chapel's proximity to the town center, sometimes makes visitors think that they are approaching the Holy Trinity Church. The Guild Chapel, however, deserves a visit in its own right as it houses some stunning frescoes. The frescoes were painted over during the reformation in the 16th century but fortunately were revealed during restoration work some 300 years later. Of these, the fresco representing the day of judgment, above the chancel arch, is one of the largest of its type anywhere in the country. Services are held at The Guild Chapel every Wednesday morning and on the first Saturday of each month. There are no Sunday services. The Guild Chapel also serves as the school chapel to the adjacent King Edward VI Grammar School.
The Oobleck is tucked away in The Custard Factory and sports a quaint warehouse look. This performance venue is the hot-spot for touring bands and local musicians. Get a dose of live music throughout the week that includes new age as well as classics.
Located on the campus of University of Birmingham, the Winterbourne House is a gorgeous heritage building that is sure to delight you. Surrounded by seven acres of the Winterbourne Botanical Garden, this idyllic house is a 20th century suburban-villa, designed in the Edwardian style. You can walk through the large airy corridors, see the extensive collection of antiques, participate in the interactive exhibitions to learn more about the house and its occupants or go through the mementos, possessions and photographs of the family who inhabited the house and discover how people lived about a 100 years ago.
Journey into the Moseley Park and embrace the placid beauty of the green land, ponds and trees. This private park allows you to wander through time as this green park has remained untouched for hundreds of years. The park has special attractions including an ice house which were primitive refrigerators built in the ground to store food and packed with snow and ice of winters. The park is also host to the a number of local festival including a summer folk festival that further brings an interest to the park's history.
Sarehole Mill is a restored Victorian-style working mill originally built in 1765. Situated on the bank of the River Cole, it features a Victorian engine house and bakehouse and gives an insight into rural life of the period. Sarehole Mill was the inspiration for the village and mill in The Hobbit, since JRR Tolkien used to live in the area and spent much of his childhood by the mill. The mill is open all year round and is a popular destination for school trips.
The Attic Theatre, located just above the Lazy Cow Pub, is the top fringe theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon. The theater is now home to the Tread the Boards Theatre Company, but the site was home to Stratford's very first theater in the 15th Century, and some original pieces of the theater still remain. For entertaining theater in an intimate and fun setting, check out a show at the Attic Theatre.
The Oobleck is tucked away in The Custard Factory and sports a quaint warehouse look. This performance venue is the hot-spot for touring bands and local musicians. Get a dose of live music throughout the week that includes new age as well as classics.
University of Birmingham's botanic garden, Winterbourne Botanic Garden houses several lovely antiques as well as more than 6000 species of plants from different parts of the world. Some of the arresting antiques inside this botanical garden include an alpine garden, orchid house, Anthemis collection by NCPG, geographic beds, arid house and a Hazel tunnel. Other striking features comrpise of a low-lying rock garden, refurbished wooden pergola and a lean-to beautiful glasshouse which is one of the few structeres to have been erected on a slanting platform. In the year 2011, a pleached walk of lime trees was planted here to restore one which was also found in the orignial botanical garden.
The Chapel, established by the Guild of the Holy Cross in the 13th Century and subsequently re-built in the 15th, looks more like a church than a chapel from the outside. This, together with The Guild Chapel's proximity to the town center, sometimes makes visitors think that they are approaching the Holy Trinity Church. The Guild Chapel, however, deserves a visit in its own right as it houses some stunning frescoes. The frescoes were painted over during the reformation in the 16th century but fortunately were revealed during restoration work some 300 years later. Of these, the fresco representing the day of judgment, above the chancel arch, is one of the largest of its type anywhere in the country. Services are held at The Guild Chapel every Wednesday morning and on the first Saturday of each month. There are no Sunday services. The Guild Chapel also serves as the school chapel to the adjacent King Edward VI Grammar School.
This ancient house and its ruins are a place of interest for various reasons. You can come here for a secluded and romantic location for a wedding, reception or other such celebrations or to explore the ruins for a spooky time. The Guy's Cliffe House offers guided tours by appointment and is also available for events and celebrations by prior bookings. The surroundings of this place is a perfect backdrop for beautiful occasions. Come visit this place soaked in history. Take a look at their website for more details regarding appointments and bookings.
Lady Herbert's Gardens located in Coventry were built by Albert Herbert, cousin of Alfred Herbert in memorium of the latter's wife. It is currently managed by the Coventry city council. There are two historical buildings in the garden known as Lady Herbert's homes which are managed by a charitable trust. The remains of the medieval Coventry wall are also found in parts in the garden. It is a quiet spot of peace and calm in the city with beautiful flowers and shrubs. There are park benches and picnic spots which make it a perfect getaway for a family day out.