Not far from Warwick Technology Park (home of UK's electricty and gas transporter, National Grid) lies the stunning Warwick Castle. The town of Warwick itself, lies in the centre of England and is part of the "Ye Olde England" tourist trail - the town of Statford-Upon-Avon (birth place of William Shakespeare) is only a few miles away.
If you find yourself in Warwick then a stroll near the centre of town will be rewarded with a truely cliched photo opportunity on the bridge that crosses the River Avon. Warwick Castle was started by William the Conqueror in 1068. It has continually been added to, fortified, prettified - generally reflecting the history of England itself. It might be somewhat telling of the state of England in that it has become an historic theme park owned by the Tussaud Group (as in "Madame Tussaud's" in London) - the castle displays some historic scenes with "relevant" waxworks throughout its buildings.
Very pretty and worth a photo if you are visiting the area.
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