Warwick Castle

We've been to this castle before, but since we opted for memberships our first time, we figured we'd visit again and get our money's worth. Jon was away in Djibouti during the time, but during the Easter school break, the kids and I visited Warwick castle twice. We weren't able to see all that we hoped to the first time and were able to knock off the missed activities the second time during our break.

We toured the inside of the castle, which was really amazing. I loved the rooms and decor.

This desk is AMAZING! Not only is it huge and full of amazing detail, but it was carved out of ONE piece of wood!

Koen and Hadley were enchanted in the castle and danced together in large open rooms. 

More dancing.

Pretty much each room features an intricate ceiling. This one is one of my favorites, but also much neater in person.

The kids found a secret door.

I love the tapestries hung in this bedroom.

This is how my 2-yr old tours castles full of neat and historical things. Earlier, she was lying on the floor trying to peak underneath doors too. It's not always easy to keep track of your kids while trying to take in the sights, is it?

This was probably my favorite room. I loved the blue walls and the great amount of light that came through the windows.

Going through a hallway, this window appeared with really neat stain glass pictures.

This was my favorite. It's simplicity is what I love and is something I'd love showcasing if I had a home near the water.

This stained glass was found in the chapel. 

The chapel's ceiling.

Another amazing woodwork in this carving that was made after a painting of this scene I believe.

Macie wanted to brush her hair like a princess in one of the bedrooms. 

Notice how pleased Macie is to be the mastermind.

Trip 2:

The kids rolled in the grass instead of watch the falconry show.

This is the Peacock Garden. Do you notice how bushes are even shaped like peacocks?

The kids had fun watching the ducks. I had fun watching them do so... until Hadley decided to throw a stick that hit a duck in the head.

Macie stood her ground here, crying for a while because she refused to walk anymore.

It was Hadley's personal goal to touch a peacock. She seemed offended that one wouldn't want to be touched.

When I asked Koen to pose for a picture:

This was probably one of my favorite viewing spots from the castle. I wish you could properly see the gardens below. It was gorgeous, and the tudor homes certainly help.

We toured underneath the castle as well, which is where you see where the workers of the castle really worked. I didn't photograph much though as the kids seemed to be sort of spooked by the darkness. We did find some heavy helmets that the kids thought were neat though.

 There were a couple of doves that seemed to be making a nest. They were quite fun to watch because they kept swooping very close by.

Hadley held her finger out in hope of the dove wanting to land on it.

 It looks as if Koen has learned that being a drunkard isn't so great.