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Book a family break in Warwickshire and visit the many fantastic family friendly attractions in the area. Stay at Wroxall Abbey - a luxury family friendly hotel and explore attractions such as Shakespeare’s Family Houses, Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall, Warwick Castle, British Motor Museum and Stratford Butterfly Farm to name but a few. To find out more and to book your break today

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Car S.O.S. Exhibition
May 26th - February 1st
10AM - 5PM
A new exhibition featuring cars from National Geographic’s popular motoring TV show Car S.O.S. Car S.O.S. is a popular motoring TV show that airs on National Geographic is now in its 6th series. The show’s presenters Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw have brought sixty cars back from rusty wrecks to their former glory; everything from family classics to hot hatches and elegant sports cars. The exhibition will feature seven cars that have been rebuilt by the Car S.O.S. team including three still shining from restoration in the most recent series. On display will be a pre-war Austin ‘Tilly’ truck which underwent a sympathetic overhaul, a vibrant yellow Lancia Delta Integrale with a touching back story and a rare AC Aceca sports car along with four others - an MGA, Volvo P1800, Aston Martin DB6 and a Ford Capri RS3100. Graphics and clips from the relevant episodes will run alongside each of the cars - detailing the many technical dilemmas Tim and Fuzz had to get the cars back to their best. They will also give an insight into some of the personal stories and challenges faced by each of the cars' owners. The Car S.O.S. exhibition will open on the 26 May 2018 on the Museum’s Mezzanine and run until February 2019. The exhibition is included within your Museum entrance fee. Find out more...
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Heritage Afternoon Tea
January 26th
12PM - 4PM
Step back in time and taste cakes and bakes from the past. Using original recipes from the Warwickshire archives ‘Caking and Baking’ have recreated recipes from Mary Wise’s mid-18th century cookbook for you to enjoy. Recipes from Mary’s cookbook and kitchen gadgets from our museum collections will also be on display for you to view. Cost £15, add a glass of Prosecco for an extra £5. Due to the nature of the old recipes there are no gluten or dairy free options. Times: 12.30pm - 2pm or 2.30pm - 4pm Find out more...
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Interactive Futures
January 31st - February 2nd
10AM - 5PM
Held across 3 days, Interactive Futures offers a range of opportunities and sessions for anyone with a passion for video games. Whether you already work in the industry, want to start a new career, or simply because you love playing games – there’ll be something for you. The event will bring together the video games and creative communities to showcase the latest developments and opportunities, uncover career and industry insights and reveal new releases. For those working within the sector, during Friday’s sessions you can enjoy the opportunity to collaborate, network, discover new talent and uncover new ways to grow and diversify your business. Plus, as a not-for-profit event, you can be assured that everything in the programming is shaped by the local (and global) industry, which ensures that your conference experience is as relevant and engaging as possible. For games lovers, those wanting to kick start a career, or families looking for an insightful day out, our Saturday programming will have something for everyone, from careers advice to how to ensure your children are safe when playing online. Location – Royal Spa Centre, Newbold Terrace, Leamington Spa, CV32 4HN. Find out more...
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Tasmin Little plays Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
February 5th
7PM - 9PM
Revolving around the use of numbers and the production of the most thrilling ambience, this concert features two concertos for two violins. The central movement of the Bach contains some of the most sublime music ever written. Additionally, Arvo Pärt’s atmospheric set of variations, Fratres, based on a six-bar theme, was written for three parts – the instrumentation not originally specified: although we will hear it in the composer’s 1992 ‘authorized version’ for violin (played by Tasmin), strings and percussion. And we end with Vivaldi’s timeless evocation of the passing year – four three-movement violin concertos transporting us from the burgeoning warmth of spring to the “icy snow [and] harsh breath” of winter. Vivaldi – Concerto for Two Violins in A minor Arvo Pärt – Fratres Bach – Concerto for Two Violins Vivaldi – The Four Seasons Tasmin Little – violin/director David Le Page – violin Orchestra of the Swan Find out more...
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