Stratford-upon-Avon & Warwickshire

This impressive moated manor house is an intriguing National Trust property dating back to the 15^th century. The house contains lavish Elizabethan interiors and three secret priest’s holes, which would have been built and used during the religious turmoil in the 1590s. You will also see a 19^th century chapel and enjoy a relaxing lakeside walk in the beautiful grounds.

Unique and inspirational, Coventry Cathedral is a combination of the old and new. The ruins of the bombed Cathedral Church of St Michael contrast sharply with the modernist architectural designs of Sir Basil Spence, and is home to an array of stained glass, and some wonderfully unique pieces of art and sculpture.

One of the best surviving medieval guildhalls in Britain, St Mary’s Guildhall is home to the stunning Coventry Tapestry, dating back to 1495. Another highlight is the Great Hall, which boasts a marvellous collection of carved and painted angel bosses.

Located next to Coventry Cathedral, The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum is home to world-class exhibitions and ever-changing displays. Highlighting the city’s history, art, and culture, the gallery includes perhaps the earliest painting of the city’s most famous resident, Lady Godiva.

Set within 120 acres of Grade II listed parkland landscaped by Capability Brown, Compton Verney is home to six diverse collections of internationally significant art from around the world, including British Folk Art, Chinese bronzes, British Portraits and works of art from across Europe.

From humble beginnings as a Cistercian monastic house, Stoneleigh Abbey was converted into a comfortable family home after the Dissolution. It has a rich and fascinating history, and over the years has played house to several people of note, including King Charles I, Queen Victoria, and novelist Jane Austen.