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Heritage Open Days Tours 21st Sept
September 19, 2019
To mark Heritage Open Days weekend, Unlocking Warwick will be conducting free Court House Tours on... more»
History in the Sunshine
September 18, 2019
On 18th September, in bright sunshine, 15 members of a U3A Group from Dorridge enjoyed a specially... more»
Bingo and Beetle
September 11, 2019
On September 11th there was surprisingly fierce competition during the table-top games afternoon at... more»
Historic Warwick Walk September 14th
September 10, 2019
Marking the start of Heritage Open Days, there will be a free Historic Warwick Walk with... more»
Join the Fun and Games on Sept 11th
September 8, 2019
The September edition of the social gathering “In The Ballroom’ on Wednesday 11th will... more»
Turkish Delight at the Dance Lessons
September 3, 2019
The Tea and Dance Lessons in the Court House on 3rd September had some unusual guests trying... more»
Tour round the Court House 7th September
September 3, 2019
Unlocking Warwick’s next free Court House Tour will be on Saturday 7th September from 11am to... more»
Tea and Dance Tuesday 3rd September
August 29, 2019
Come for an enjoyable social afternoon in the Court House ballroom on Tuesday September 3rd, when... more»
Find Out What’s On
August 29, 2019
Unlocking Warwick’s long-term calendar of local events, ‘What’s On in Warwick... more»
Our Autumn Newsletter
August 28, 2019
Here is the Autumn edition of our quarterly newsletter, looking ahead to activities in September,... more»
Fruit, Veg, Cakes, Jam and Art
August 25, 2019
During the bank holiday weekend, August 24th-26th, the Court House ballroom and Pageant Gardens... more»
Bank Holiday Tour in the Sun
August 24, 2019
For once the weather for a bank holiday was glorious so it was sunny and warm on Saturday 24th... more»
Horticulture and History – Court House Tour 24th August
August 21, 2019
On Bank Holiday Saturday, 24th August, there will be a free Court House Tour around the outside and... more»
Don’t miss the Courtroom Drama
August 16, 2019
Half the tickets have already been sold for Unlocking Warwick’s re-enactment of a famous... more»
Antiques Anecdotes and Valuable Tips
August 14, 2019
Guests who came to the monthly social “In The Ballroom” on 14th August were treated to... more»
An Antiques Road Show, 14th August
August 11, 2019
Not Fiona Bruce, but Steve Bruce the auctioneer and antiques expert will be the speaker at the... more»
Happy Dancers
August 10, 2019
The August session of Tea and Dance Lessons in the ballroom was well attended by a particularly... more»
Come Dancing on Tuesday 6th August
August 4, 2019
What a lovely way to spend a Tuesday afternoon! Come to the Court House at 2pm on Tuesday 6th... more»
Saxons, Normans and Tudors
August 4, 2019
On August 3rd, visitors to Warwick from Bristol, Surrey, and Switzerland joined others on Unlocking... more»
Free Court House Tour 3rd August
July 31, 2019
Learn about the Grade-1 listed Court House/Town Hall, constructed after the Great Fire of... more»
Updated What’s On in Warwick
July 30, 2019
Get your diaries out. Our long-term calendar of events in Warwick has just been updated for August... more»
Uncovering the Graves
July 27, 2019
Our Warwick War Memorial Project has now found background information about all the WW1 names on... more»
To Warwick from Far and Wide
July 25, 2019
On Saturday 20th July, our Court House Tour attracted visitors to Warwick from far and wide, some... more»
Tickets Now on Sale for the Murder Trial
July 16, 2019
Unlocking Warwick’s dramatic reconstruction of a murder trial that took place in the town two... more»
Court House Tour and Beer Festival 20th July
July 16, 2019
Unlocking Warwick’s next free Court House Tour will be on Saturday 20th July from 11am to... more»
Art Deco in the Regency Ballroom
July 15, 2019
On July 10th, the Court House ballroom, restored a few years ago in authentic Regency style, was... more»
Set Fair for Court House Tour 6th July
July 4, 2019
The weather is set fair for 6th July, so if you’re planning to go to Pub in the Park in the... more»
Excellent Dancing – Excellent Tea
July 2, 2019
Guests who came to the Court House on 2nd July for the monthly Tea and Dance Lessons in the... more»
Tea and Dance 2nd July
July 1, 2019
The July session of Tea and Dance Lessons in the Ballroom will be on Tuesday 2nd July from 2pm to... more»
What’s On July Onwards
June 30, 2019
The July onwards edition of Unlocking Warwick’s What’s On in Warwick at a Glance has... more»
War Memorial Mission Accomplished
June 30, 2019
On 28th June 2019, the 100th anniversary of the Treaty of Versailles that formally ended the First... more»
‘A Lovely Day in Warwick ‘ – U3A Group
June 20, 2019
On Thursday 20th June, members of a U3A Group in South Solihull came to Warwick to find out more... more»
Horrible Health in Victorian Warwick
June 12, 2019
Guests who came to the June edition of ‘In The Ballroom’ at the Court House, watched a... more»
Ball Tickets Sold in Record Time
June 12, 2019
Tickets for the Warwick Christmas Regency Ball went on sale this week and sold out almost... more»
The Health Crisis in Victorian Warwick – 12th June
June 9, 2019
In Victorian times, cholera outbreaks in the cities and towns were killing hundreds of people.... more»
Braving the Weather and Walking the Walk
June 8, 2019
It was pretty unseasonal weather on Saturday June 8th. A cold wind was blowing and the rain lashed... more»
Local Crafts at the Visitor Centre
June 8, 2019
On Saturday 8th June, the Visitor Information Centre in the Court House was host to a colourful... more»
Free Historic Walk June 8th
June 5, 2019
This Saturday, June 8th, why not join Paula Fletcher’s ‘Historic Warwick Walk’... more»
Newcomers enjoyed the dance class
June 4, 2019
The June edition of Tea and Dance in the Ballroom on 4th had several local guests who had come... more»
Tea and Dance 4th June
June 3, 2019
A reminder that Tea and Dance Lessons in the Court House ballroom take place every first... more»
What’s On in Warwick – June onwards
May 27, 2019
Unlocking Warwick’s long-term guide to events in the town has now been updated for June... more»
Summer Newsletter
May 27, 2019
Our quarterly newsletter for the summer months has now been issued. Have a look to see what the... more»
Next Court House Tour 1st June
May 26, 2019
On Saturday the first of June, there will be another free tour around the Jury Street Court House... more»
WW1 Project Nearly Complete
May 24, 2019
Just over a year since Unlocking Warwick launched the Warwick War Memorial Project to mark the... more»
Food Festival 26th May
May 21, 2019
A reminder that Bank Holiday Sunday, 26th May, will see the Market Place and the Market Hall Museum... more»
Saturday Court House Tour 25th May
May 19, 2019
Unlocking Warwick volunteers will be conducting a free tour around the Jury Street Court House... more»
Canalaholics and Gongoozlers
May 10, 2019
On May 8th, the monthly social at The Court House, “In The Ballroom” heard an... more»
Dance on the First Tuesdays
May 7, 2019
Remember that on the first Tuesday of each month, between 2pm and 4pm, there are Dance Lessons in... more»
Coming up on May 7th and 8th
May 5, 2019
This week there will be two community events in the Court House ballroom as the first Tuesday and... more»
Visiting the Court House
May 4, 2019
Unlocking Warwick’s Court House Tour on 4th May, Bank Holiday Saturday, was attended by... more»
Tour the Court House on Bank Holiday Saturday
April 30, 2019
Unlocking Warwick volunteers will be conducting a free tour of the Jury Street Court House on May... more»
What’s On May Onwards
April 29, 2019
The May update of “What’s On in Warwick at a Glance” has now been published. Just... more»
Stand By for More Disruption
April 27, 2019
No sooner have the temporary traffic lights at the Westgate been removed than more traffic... more»
History in the Sunshine
April 22, 2019
Unlocking Warwick’s Court House Tour on Easter Saturday coincided with a holiday weekend of... more»
Easter Saturday Court House Tour
April 16, 2019
The weather forecast says it’s going to be warm and sunny on Easter Saturday – perfect... more»
Yeomanry Museum Opening
April 16, 2019
On Good Friday, April 19th, at 12noon, the Warwickshire Yeomanry Regimental Museum in the basement... more»
The Walled Garden In The Ballroom
April 14, 2019
There was a big turnout for the April edition of the social gathering ‘In The Ballroom’... more»
In the Ballroom 10th April
April 7, 2019
As Spring arrives, the April edition of the popular social tea ‘In The Ballroom’ on... more»
Lots of Visitors for Tourism Weekend
April 6, 2019
Saturday 6th April, marking the final days of English Tourism Week, saw the Warwick Visitor... more»
Report to Town Meeting
April 5, 2019
On 4th April, the annual Town Meeting took place in the Warwick Court House/Town Hall, when the... more»
The first Court House Tour 6th April
April 3, 2019
Unlocking Warwick’s first free Court House Tour of the year will be on Saturday 6th April,... more»
Foxtrot, Waltz and Jive
April 2, 2019
Guests who came to the Tea and Dance Lessons in the Court House ballroom on April 2nd threw... more»
Visit Warwick on Sat April 6th
April 1, 2019
There will be plenty going on at the Visitor Information Centre in the Jury Street Court House on... more»
Tea and Dance 2nd April
April 1, 2019
Do you know of someone who might enjoy some gentle ballroom dancing under the instruction of an... more»
The Historic Walk for Tourism Week
March 30, 2019
On Saturday March 30th, Tour Guide Paula Fletcher – who is also a member of the Unlocking... more»
What’s On in Warwick April onwards
March 28, 2019
British Summer Time begins on Sunday 31st March when the clocks spring forward, and the unusually... more»
Visitor Guide with Water Taps!
March 28, 2019
The Warwick Visitor Guide has been reissued, and the updated edition has a new feature on the town... more»
Planning the summer events
March 26, 2019
On 25th March the Unlocking Warwick volunteers met in the Court House Council Chamber to plan all... more»
Tourism Week in Warwick
March 22, 2019
March 30th to April 7th is English Tourism Week, with Warwick playing its part in attracting... more»
Warwick Walk Saturday 30th March
March 19, 2019
To mark the start of English Tourism Week, tour guide Paula Fletcher is offering a free Historic... more»
If Warwick’s Walls Could Talk!
March 13, 2019
The Court House ballroom was packed with a record number of guests for the March edition of... more»
Old Warwick Stories, 13th March
March 7, 2019
The March edition of the monthly social ‘In The Ballroom’ coming up on Wednesday 13th... more»
Dates announced for Court House Tours
March 6, 2019
The dates for Unlocking Warwick’s free Court house Tours have been announced for the 2019... more»
Dancing on Tuesday 5th March
March 1, 2019
It’s the monthly Tea and Dance Lesson in the Court House... more»
Spring Newsletter
February 27, 2019
Here is a link to our quarterly Newsletter for Spring summarising the activities of the Court House... more»
Updated What’s On
February 27, 2019
Concerts, exhibitions, society meetings, racing, talks, socials, dancing and even the circus... more»
A Super Presentation about a Superb Art Collection
February 13, 2019
There was a huge turnout for the February edition of the social get-together “In the... more»
The Stunning Wallace Art Collection – Feb 13th
February 10, 2019
This month’s social gathering ‘In The Ballroom’ will hear an illustrated talk by... more»
Racing Cancelled
February 8, 2019
Our What’s On in Warwick shows the Gentlemen’s Raceday at the racecourse on Saturday... more»
Tea and Dance Increasingly Popular
February 5, 2019
The February edition of Tea and Dance Lessons in the Court House Ballroom, held on Tuesday 5th, had... more»
Fifty Children and the History of Warwick
February 5, 2019
How do you introduce fifty 8-9 year olds to the history of Warwick in less than 90 minutes? At the... more»
Take Your Partners on 5th February
February 2, 2019
The February edition of Tea and Dance Lessons in the Jury Street Court House will be on Tuesday 5th... more»
What’s On – February Onwards
January 31, 2019
If you want to know what’s happening in Warwick, and like to put key dates in your diary for... more»
Tourism Forum at the Court House
January 23, 2019
On 23rd January, the quarterly meeting of the Tourism Forum was held in the Jury Street Court... more»
Plans for 2019
January 22, 2019
On 21st January the Unlocking Warwick volunteers held our first meeting of the year and agreed a... more»
Quarterly Meeting 21st January
January 17, 2019
The Unlocking Warwick volunteer group will be having its first meeting of 2019 on Monday... more»
Bingo! and a Relaxed Tea
January 10, 2019
There was a relaxed atmosphere for the first ‘In The Ballroom’ of 2019 on January 10th,... more»
Dancing in the Ballroom – Pictures
January 8, 2019
The first Tea and Dance Lessons of the year took place in the Regency ballroom at the Jury Street... more»
Jan 10th – the return of In The Ballroom
January 6, 2019
Thursday 10th January sees the first edition this year of the monthly social gathering... more»
Tea and Dance January 8th
January 3, 2019
The monthly Tea and Dance Lessons in the Court House ballroom resume for 2019 on Tuesday 8th... more»
New Year – What’s On?
December 30, 2018
What’s on in Warwick in 2019? Unlocking Warwick’s long-term calendar of local events... more»
Regency Ball – Feedback from Guests
December 22, 2018
In the days following the 2018 Warwick Christmas Regency Ball in the Jury Street Court House,... more»
Merry Christmas!
December 21, 2018
The Unlocking Warwick volunteers wish all our readers, our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram... more»
Regency Ball – Pictures
December 17, 2018
The 2018 Warwick Christmas Regency Ball – the fifth since the Jury Street Court House was... more»
Thank you for voting for our Festival Tree
December 16, 2018
Unlocking Warwick’s tree at the Christmas Tree Festival in St. Mary’s Church was... more»
The Court House Decked with Greenery
December 15, 2018
The staircase leading to the ballroom in the Jury Street Court House has been decorated with... more»
Keep Dancing into 2019!
December 14, 2018
The last 2018 edition of Tea and Dance Lessons at the Court House on December 11th was an enjoyable... more»
Ballroom 2019 Social Programme Announced
December 12, 2018
The programme for the popular monthly social, ‘In The Ballroom”, has been announced for... more»
Tea and Dance December 11th
December 9, 2018
The last Tea and Dance Lessons of 2018 will take place in the ballroom of the Jury Street Court... more»