Easy hikes and walks around Barford

Take a circuit of Oakley Woods.

The Lord Leycester Hospital (often known simply as Lord Leycester) is one of the best-preserved examples of medieval court architecture in England and a charity supporting former soldiers. It is located in Warwick, England, next to the West Gate on the High Street. It is a Category I listed building.[1] The hospital is an outstanding and internationally renowned Warwick landmark. Buildings and civic activities have taken place on the site for nearly 900 years, beginning with the chapel built in 1126. The site was donated to the United Guild of the Holy Trinity and St. George in the 14th century by the 12th Earl of Warwick. The Guild Hall, Great Hall and Master's House were built in the late 15th century. Over the centuries, the ancient buildings and 500 year old gardens have been visited by many famous visitors such as Charles Dickens and Oscar Wilde, etc. Wikipedia

The many crooked walls alone are worth a visit. Everything was very nicely done.

Visited to see Dragonslayer show fantastic castle and grounds

The Tudor House has been closed for a few years, now. There are a couple of pubs/bars nearby, The Castle Pub next to the Tudor is vibrant, the Old Post Office is quirky and traditional and the Four Penny nearby has rooms and great food.

Guy's Tower is 12-sided and stands at 29 metres high. Dotted around each of the twelve sides are grated machicolations from which rocks and other projectiles could be thrown down upon an enemy attempting to breach the base of the tower.

West Gate is a grade I listed stone archway that dates back to the 12th Century. Located at the junction of the High Street and Bowling Green Street in Warwick town centre, the structure was one of three gates through Warwick’s medieval town wall and supports St James Chapel which forms part of the Lord Leycester Hospital. The A429 High Street passes to the south of the structure but the pedestrian footway passes through the archway. The archway is constructed from a type of sandstone that is susceptible to a form of erosion called contour scaling. This results in a hardened crust breaking away from the face of the stone revealing a softer granular layer beneath. Much of West Gate’s masonry is heavily eroded, particularly on the outside elevation that faces the High Street and the vaulted section of the archway, beneath the chapel’s bell tower.

Through World Wars and two monarchs, King George’s Fields has stood the test of time. 1936 To celebrate the coronation of King George, the King George V Jubilee Trust Fund is established to turn the land into a playing field. "The parish meeting approves of the Parish Council’s recommendation that the field known as Chesland Piece be acquired as a playing field for the parish” “A committee was formed to formulate plans for the festivities.” Passed resolution of the Parish Council, Leamington Spa Courier, 6th November 1936.