Right in the heart of England, you'll find Billesley Manor is right at the centre of a host of great local and family attractions. With Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon right on your doorstep, see where this famous writer was born, grew up and put on his first performances at the Globe Theatre. If Stratford's not enough to keep you entertained.
Here's a short list of other attractions that you can enjoy:
Cadbury World - Birmingham (25 miles from the hotel)
Calling all choccaholics! Take yourself on a delicious journey to experience Cadbury world and the art of chocolate making. Over the last few years, the visitor centre has greatly improved with better interactive and multimedia displays to keep the whole family amused. Tickets should be bought in advance, to find out how, click here.
Warwick Castle - Warwick (12 miles from the hotel)
A fabulous mediaeval experience with josting, shows, spooky tours and an amazing building to explore. You'll love this historical attraction.
Ragley Hall - just outside Stratford (5 miles from the hotel)
Enjoy the tranquillity and get away to Ragley Hall. Set in 400 acres of parkland, woodland and stunning gardens, Ragley Hall is more than just a stately home. The children will love the adventure wood, might get lost in the 3D maze and will enjoy seeing the stables and carriage collection. And after all this fun? You can sit in the peaceful Lakeside picnic area and re-charge your batteries.
Butterfly Farm - just 6 miles from the hotel
Butterfly Fram is a unique collection of hundreds of the world's most spectacular, rate and colour butterflies feeding in a wonderful tropical environment. You'll also see beetles, praying mantis, stick insects and giant millipedes in the Insect City with scorpions and spiders in Arachnoland.
The Heritage Motor Centre - Warwickshire (20 miles from the hotel)
Definitely something for him to get excited about. The Heritage Motor Centre is home to the largest collection of historic British cars and takes you on a fascinating journey through Britain's motoring and social history where you'll have a chance to sit in a variety of cars from the collection. With over 65 acres of grounds surrounding the centre, you can also enjoy the thrills and spills for 4x4 off roading or test out your driving skills on the go-kart track. If he's adamant that he wants to see the centre, why don't you book yourself a spa treatment back at the hotel? Click here to find out how
Stratford Town Walk - Click here to visit their website
Stratford Town Walk consists of a group of local guides with many years experience specialising in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and The Cotswolds.
Ghost walks & Group Walks are also arranged.
