The West Midlands market town with Instagram-worth high street and home to many attractions

The town’s Instagram-worthy High Street is as rich in beauty.

Worldatlas.com has named the market town of Warwick as one of eight towns in England with unforgettable main streets.

Warwick is a town on the River Avon and it’s known for the medieval Warwick Castle, founded by William the Conqueror.

It says that its High Street is one of the most Instagram-worthy in England as it runs parallel with the River Avon and is home to many shops, restaurants, and attractions like the medieval Lord Leycester Hospital, a living museum from the 14th century.

If you want to explore the River Avon, then you can easily rent a paddleboat or kayak along the river.

The market square in Warwick. Photo by Mike Bakerplaceholder image
The market square in Warwick. Photo by Mike Baker

It also adds that the market town is full of history with Warwick Castle - giving visitors a hands-on glimpse into the country’s history.

Worldatlas.com says: “Warwick is the county town of Warwickshire, and the town’s Instagram-worthy High Street is as rich in beauty and history as it is in attractions. It is no wonder that the street attracts the regular crowds it does.

“High Street runs parallel with the River Avon and is home to many shops, restaurants, and attractions like the medieval Lord Leycester Hospital, a living museum from the 14th century. If you want to explore the River Avon, then you can easily rent a paddleboat or kayak along the river.

“Warwick Castle is also a stunning piece of local history. This fortress is one of England’s oldest castles and gives visitors a hands-on glimpse into the country’s history.

“It even hosts re-enactments of jousting tournaments and medieval fairs.”

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