Shakespeare’s England – Spending Half-Term in Shakespeare’s England

If you’re a parent or guardian, you’ll want to keep your kids occupied and stave off boredom during the school holidays. What better way to achieve this than in Shakespeare’s England?

There’s a wealth of history and fun to explore in this part of the country for people of all ages. Have fun as you learn all there is to know about the history of this region interactively and insightfully.

Castles Galore

There’s no shortage of castles in Shakespeare’s England. You’ll find medieval beauty within a stone’s throw of the Bard’s town in the likes of Warwick Castle and Kenilworth Castle. You can take tours of either or simply explore the surrounding ground with loved ones to take in the gorgeous landscapes.

However, we’d encourage you to step foot through the castle walls to learn about the fascinating and sometimes brutal history that occurred at Warwick Castle. This includes re-enactments of the War of the Roses, jousting events, falconry shows, and a Trebuchet show.

At Kenilworth Castle, however, you can have a go at sword fighting in the type of armour they’d have worn in battle back in the day. At Shakespeare’s England, we aim to enlighten people about ongoings in the region showcased by many of the historic sights – explore our website for all the fun to be had in the region’s castles.

Theatre on the Farm

William Shakespeare wrote a diverse range of plays that have lasted the test of time. One such production is As You Like It, a romantic comedy before the genre has even been defined in its modern-day form.

Mary Arden’s farm is the open-air host to this love story but there’s much more going on than just a theatre performance. We’re delighted to say there is traditional Tudor dancing to show you how music was enjoyed back in Shakespeare’s time plus you can try your hand at craftwork in the shape of flower crowns.

Numerous festivals are ongoing throughout the year; explore the entire range of what’s happening here.

The Iconic Land Rover

This part of the country has always been proud to be the birthplace of a car that is known the world over: the Land Rover.

This year, the company celebrates 75 years since the car first hit the market and changed the Midlands auto industry altogether. You can get involved with the occasion at the British Motor Museum to see which vehicles have been driven by royalty.

There is more than just machinery here though; kids can attempt to build a car out of air-dried dough which can be brought home afterwards.

Whatever it is you fancy doing this upcoming half-term, do it with Shakespeare’s England for an interactive and informative experience. Explore our website for inspiration.