Warwick Castle Audio Guide
Explore Warwick Castle with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
Warwick Castle is a medieval castle developed from an original wooden structure built by William the Conqueror in 1068. It is a major tourist attraction known for its well-preserved fortifications and historical exhibitions.
What you will hear
The Great Hall and Armoury
Focuses on the military evolution and the castle's famous collection of weaponry, while mentioning the restoration after the Great Fire of 1871.
The Great Hall Armoury
Home to the second largest collection in Britain, this armoury displays functional 14th to 16th-century weaponry arranged in patterns to celebrate the Greville family's ancient noble lineage.
The State Apartments and Royal Portraits
Explores the Greville family's transformation of the castle into a luxurious country house, featuring verified masterpieces from the collection.
The State Dining Room
Following a devastating fire in 1871, this room underwent an extensive Victorian restoration that introduced the ornate gilded ceiling and hosted high-status guests like Queen Victoria.
Equestrian Portrait of Charles I with his Grand Master of the Horse
This 17th-century masterpiece depicts King Charles I riding through a triumphal arch, a visual projection of absolute royal authority that contrasts with Warwick's history as a Parliamentarian stronghold.
Still Life with Oysters and Nautilus Cup
This detailed Dutch 'pronkstilleven' painting uses a nautilus shell and oysters to symbolize the global trade networks and sophisticated tastes of the Earls of Warwick.
Engines of Siege Warfare
Highlights the signature trebuchet and other medieval artillery replicas on the riverbank.
The Great Trebuchet
As the world's largest working trebuchet, this 22-tonne oak machine stands 18 meters tall and uses a massive counterweight to hurl 150-kilogram projectiles over distances of 300 meters.
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