Skip to content
WordPress site playing up? Vincony fixes it — today, from $5.Get it fixed →
The Great Britain Guide

Castles · West Midlands

Leicester's Building

In or near Ashow.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Leicester's Building — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Was Churchill Here^ - geograph.org.uk - 2959473

D M Wilmot — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Kenilworth · 1.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Leicester's Building is a castle located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

Official information

Kenilworth Castle is a historic site with a rich history spanning over nine centuries, featuring a massive Norman keep and an Elizabethan garden. Visitors can explore the castle's impressive architecture, climb to the queen's apartments for stunning views, and enjoy the beautifully designed gardens created for Elizabeth I's visit.

Place summary

Leicester's Building is a castle located in the West Midlands. It is known for its historic significance within the region. The structure showcases architectural features typical of its era.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.3475, -1.5925
County
Warwickshire
District
Warwick
Parish
Kenilworth
Postcode
CV8 1NE
Parliamentary constituency
Kenilworth and Southam
Nearest railway station
Kenilworth1.5 km
Opening
Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

View through an archway at Kenilworth Castle - geograph.org.uk - 4885175📷 3

Castles · West Midlands

The Keep

The Keep — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

👶english-heritage.org.uk
Fountain viewed through an arch in Kenilworth Castle - geograph.org.uk - 5540611📷 3

Castles · West Midlands

The Kitchen

The Kitchen — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

👶english-heritage.org.uk
Kenilworth, castle stable block - geograph.org.uk - 3763246📷 3

Castles · West Midlands

The Gatehouse

The Gatehouse — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

👶english-heritage.org.uk
Wall View - geograph.org.uk - 4560386📷 3

Castles · West Midlands

Gaunt Tower

Gaunt Tower — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

👶english-heritage.org.uk
Kenilworth Castle📷 3

Castles · West Midlands

Kenilworth Castle

Kenilworth Castle — castle ruin in the town of Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England, UK.

👶english-heritage.org.uk
Path by Leicester's Stables, Kenilworth Castle - geograph.org.uk - 7662989📷 3

Museums · West Midlands

Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden

Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

👶english-heritage.org.uk

Where to eat & stay near Leicester's Building

Places to stay

Field at Honiley - geograph.org.uk - 7237131📷 7

Hotels · West Midlands

Honiley Court Hotel

Honiley Court Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.

honileycourt-hotel.co.uk
Nailcote Hall Hotel, Nailcote Lane, Balsall Common, nr Coventry (11)📷 7

Hotels · West Midlands

Nailcote Hall

Nailcote Hall — a hotel in england west midlands.

nailcotehall.co.uk
Wroxall Abbey Hotel (2) - geograph.org.uk - 5839181📷 5

Hotels · West Midlands

Wroxall Abbey

Wroxall Abbey — a hotel in england west midlands.

wroxall.com
Footpath along the eastern edge of Massey Ferguson sports field, Tile Hill - geograph.org.uk - 7657133📷 5

Campsites · West Midlands

Guild Field

Guild Field — a campsite in england west midlands.

Hawthorn on waste ground by Rough Close - geograph.org.uk - 7657175📷 5

Campsites · West Midlands

Ma Williams Cub Field

Ma Williams Cub Field — a campsite in england west midlands.

Footpath along the eastern edge of Massey Ferguson sports field, Tile Hill - geograph.org.uk - 7657133📷 4

Campsites · West Midlands

Scout Training Field

Scout Training Field — a campsite in england west midlands.

Places to eat & drink

Queen & Castle📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

Queen & Castle

Queen & Castle — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕queenandcastlekenilworth.co.uk
Kenilworth buildings (3) - geograph.org.uk - 6635213📷 6

Restaurants · West Midlands

Harringtons on the Hill

Harringtons on the Hill — a restaurant in england west midlands.

Freeharringtonsonthehill.com
Kenilworth buildings (3) - geograph.org.uk - 6635213📷 7

Cafés · West Midlands

Time for Tea

Time for Tea — a café in england west midlands.

The Famous Virgins and Castle📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Famous Virgins and Castle

The Famous Virgins and Castle — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕virginsandcastle.co.uk
35 ^ 37 New Street, Kenilworth - geograph.org.uk - 6233648📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Coventry Cross Inn (The North East Section)

The Coventry Cross Inn (The North East Section) in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

The Saxon Mill, Guy's Cliffe - geograph.org.uk - 7833193📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

Saxon Mill

Saxon Mill in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

Freesaxonmill.co.uk

More castles in this region

Chartley Castle📷 3

Castles · West Midlands

Chartley Castle

Chartley Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom.

👶thegreatbritainguide.com
Garden Hoar Cross Hall - geograph.org.uk - 8217507📷 3

Castles · West Midlands

Hoar Cross Hall

Hoar Cross Hall — a castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

👶hoarcross.co.uk
Chartley Castle's Towers - geograph.org.uk - 368183📷 3

Castles · West Midlands

Chartley Castle, Chartley Old Hall and associated water control systems including garden remains

Chartley Castle, Chartley Old Hall and associated water control systems including garden remains — scheduled monument-listed castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

👶
Footpath between Holly Hill Road and Cumberledge Hill - geograph.org.uk - 5499659📷 5

Castles · West Midlands

Radmore

Radmore — a castle in england east midlands.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Leicester's Building?
Leicester's Building is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV8 1NE), in the parish of Kenilworth.
What is Leicester's Building?
Leicester's Building — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Leicester's Building?
The nearest railway station is Kenilworth, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV8 1NE.
Does Leicester's Building charge admission?
Leicester's Building typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Leicester's Building?
The nearest railway station is Kenilworth, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV8 1NE.