h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

After our trip to Stratford Upon Avon (see last journal entry) we travelled home via Warwick Castle. We planned to visit for an hour or two before completing our journey south. We ended up staying there for the whole day.

At the start of our day we helped open the gates of the castle and watched an entertaining presentation on the history of archery.

I was then press ganged (by my daughter) into taking part in the operation of the trebuchet. A trebuchet is a medieval device for hurling large chunks of stone at castle walls - not the same as, but similar to a catapult. This involved me walking on a tread mill for a few minutes which was extremely tiring.

Next we watched a very entertaining dual between several of the castles knights. Lots of booing at the villains and cheering at the good guys.

There were interesting historical displays in the castles state rooms too and we ended with a long walk of the walls, which involved going up and down several million small stone spiral stair cases.

An excellent day at an historic monument that has been well presented for the modern family visitor.

Definitely recommended.


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