Kenilworth Castle

Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire

Heather Smith, Alicia Pointon ,Class 5A St Paul’s CE Primary

About Kenilworth Castle Kenilworth Castle is the largest castle ruin in England.

The castle belonged to the Royal Family for hundreds of years. Although the castle is now in ruins, you can still see the red sandstone remains of the Norman keep, John of Gaunt's Great Hall, and the home that Robert Dudley built for the visiting Queen Elizabeth. There is also a beautiful restored Tudor garden and Tudor stables.

Kenilworth Castle is in Warwickshire, about 20 miles (32 km) from Nuneaton.

You can still see some of the carvings in the old windows- it's amazing that stone can be carved to look like lace!

The castle ruins are fun to explore and have good views across the countryside in Warwickshire.

History Of Kenilworth Castle Kenilworth Castle was founded in the early 1120s by Geoffrey de Clintion, Lord Chamberlain to Henry l .The castle's original form is uncertain.

Henry ll became king but during the revolt of 1173-1174 he faced a a battle led by his son, Henry, supported by the French king. Over the years many Kings and Queens have stayed at Keniworth Castle, including Queen Elizabeth l.

This picture shows the newly created Elizabethan Gardenlike the one created by Robert Dudley to impress Queen Elizabeth I in about 1600.

Castle Gardens • The garden is separated into four separate gardens, with different coulor schemes. • The garden is called : The Elizabethen Gardens.

The Castle Today

Today the castle is used for activities set in the past. Here are some activities that are available: • • • •

Knight school Medieval joust Knights and Prinsecess Heros and vilans

Activities • The Hangman • Cavalers and Roundheads • Normans and Saxons

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