Warwick Castle July 2010

Warwick Castle is a medieval castle in Warwick, the county town of Warwickshire, England. It sits on a bend on the River Avon. The castle was built by William the Conqueror in 1068 within or adjacent to the Anglo-Saxon burh of Warwick. It was used as a fortification until the early 17th century, when Sir Fulke Greville converted it to a country house. It was owned by the Greville family, who became earls of Warwick in 1759, until 1978.

From 1088, the castle traditionally belonged to the Earl of Warwick, and it served as a symbol of his power. The castle was taken in 1153 by Henry of Anjou, later Henry II. It has been used to hold prisoners, including some from the Battle of Poitiers in the 14th century. Under the ownership of Richard Neville -- also known as "Warwick the Kingmaker" -- Warwick Castle was used in the 15th century to imprison the English king, Edward IV.

The Castle is owned by the Merlin Entertainments company and is home to "The Castle Dungeon", a live actor experience similar to that of "London Dungeons".

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[xXxSexyEmoBoyxXx]

Oh god! I remember here!!!! The only fun part was the scary walk through thing and the dongeon

[themeparkfan]

@xXxSexyEmoBoyxXx I went in the dungeon (scare walk-through) too. Was quite good, make me jump a couple of times!

[reload1012]

i went last week to Warwick Castle it is good but only for a day there isn't a lot to do other then the shows.I Would recommend going to Warwick castle but i would i go every 5 years or so.

[xXxSexyEmoBoyxXx]

@themeparkfan Well No theres the acctual Dungeon where they would tourcher... then theres the Ride Scare Walk-Through... But i went with school back in about 04-5 and i was to scared to go into the first part ahha but i would do it now because i went on Saw Alive and didnt even jump...