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Warwick Town Centre

Castle Street during the Folk Festival

Warwick town centre is unique with quality independent shops and fine restaurants nestled between historic buildings, world-class attractions and beautiful parks and gardens.

Warwick District Council works in partnership with businesses and other agencies to keep the town attractive and competitive, striving to ensure that it meets the needs of both residents and visitors.

Events

Warwick hosts a vibrant events programme every year and is establishing a reputation as a festival town.

2011 highlights include:

Warwick Castle holds special events throughout the year and there are 23 days of racing at Warwick Racecourse.

Contact Warwick Tourist Information Centre on 01926 492212 or visit Warwick's new website for more information on events.

Shopping and eating out

Market Place is the heart of the town centre hosting a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants. The town's thriving Saturday Market is 500 years old and still as popular as ever.

Swan Street is always a hive of activity and the town's busiest shopping street.

Smith Street, between the castle and St John's Museum, is the oldest shopping street in Warwick. Head down Jury Street and through the impressive Eastgate to discover Smith Street's unique mix of independent shops and restaurants.

There are attractive parades of shops on the West Street and Coten End approaches to the town and a cluster of more familiar high street names can be found around Market Street.

Visit the Chamber of Trade's website for more information on the town's businesses and search the Eating Out Guide on Warwick's new website for restaurants, pubs and cafes.

Attractions

Warwick boasts a fantastic range of attractions including museums, churches, parks and gardens, the racecourse and the castle.

Visit Warwick's new website for information on attractions and accommodation or contact Warwick Tourist Information Centre on 01926 492212.

Town Centre Management

Town Centre Management provides a co-ordinated, pro-active approach to the town's management including events, environmental improvements, safety, marketing and business support.

To contact the Warwick Town Centre Manager e-mail warwicktcm@warwickdc.gov.uk or call 01926 410815.