The Lord Leycester — Attraction in Warwick

From getting engaged in the grounds, to loading/prepping the wedding in the grounds, to getting married in the grounds to then being denied entry to the grounds. The Lord Leycester in Warwick, an amazing picturesque venue, but just don't expect them to make you feel special. Would have been nice to come back from this weekend with the 4th picture in our spot, bet hey ho, guess we'll rethink our October anniversary plans, eh?

If you choose to have your wedding here, do so knowing that you'll have a great venue, but to make it the day you want to have you'll have to fight for it. It's an excellent touch to get your name on a slab in the gardens, however, if like my wife, you buy the slab as a wedding gift to surprise your other half with on the day, it may end up getting spoilt before then. Our engagement was in the grounds and posted to Instagram a few weeks later, and despite raising it at the time, you'll see that some stranger named Sarah was tagged as being engaged to my future wife? (You can still find this post on their Instagram, I just checked) The venue was going through a refurbishment at the time, so changes can be forgiven, but during the planning we weren't made aware of what these changes might be, for example losing the swords in the guildhall which I had built up as being such an incredible photo for the ceremony. We only discovered the change a couple of weeks before the big day. The brochure we were given at time of booking for our wedding stated that we'd receive unlimited visits, which is fair enough when spending thousands on the venue, but yesterday, 4th of July, we were denied this at the ticket booth by a gentleman who looked very uninterested, called upstairs to someone who said no, and we ultimately left to head over to the Thomas Oaken tea rooms where service is always exceptional.

We won't let it sour the wedding day, and I would still encourage anyone who is looking for a picturesque venue in Warwick to book the venue for your wedding. For us however, on future visits, we may take to appreciating the venue from...

I recently visited the Lord Leycester Hospital in Warwick, and it was an incredible experience for any history enthusiast. The site, founded in the 14th century, is rich with medieval architecture, which transports you back in time the moment you step inside. Originally built as a guildhall for the Guild of St George, it later became a retirement home for soldiers in the 16th century, thanks to a grant by Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester.

The timber-framed buildings are beautifully preserved, showcasing stunning examples of medieval craftsmanship. The Great Hall, with its intricate wooden beams, is a particular highlight, as are the tranquil Master’s Garden and the chapel, which dates back to 1123.

The staff at Lord Leycester were exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable, offering insights into the history and significance of each room. They also provide a helpful map that guides you through the house, ensuring you don’t miss any of the key features. The layout is easy to navigate, and the map offers some fascinating details about each room's history.

Overall, it’s a must-visit for anyone interested in English history or medieval architecture. The combination of beautiful surroundings, well-preserved buildings, and excellent staff makes for a memorable day...

I specifically visited Warwick to visit this place as I had seen it a few years ago but it was closed for renovation and I thought I need to go back at some point. I was so pleased I did! Turns out it was a kind of medieval Chelsea Pensioners' home, and people still live there to this day! I met one of them at the entrance and had a nice chat. The complex is a majestic, ancient medieval wonder with loads to explore and plenty of fascinating history to read about. All staff were great but I was particularly impressed by the history graduate dressed in medieval garb...I doubt there is a thing she doesn't know about the building and it's history and the enthusiasm with which she imparts her knowledge is a joy and great enhancement to the visitor experience. The chapel and gardens are beautiful and I love the fact that it's still a working building...it tells of it's history but it's still creating history now! First female master and fist female "brother" becoming notable parts of that recently. A truly wonderful...