Kenilworth Castle

From medieval fortress to elizabethan palace, the History Roadshow visits Kenilworth Castle. Kenilworth Castle is located in the town of Kenilworth in Warwickshire. Constructed from Norman through to Tudor times, the building has seen Edward II its captive, John of Gaunt and Robert Dudley its masters and Queen Elizabeth I its honoured guest.

Join us on the History Roadshow for a journey to discover the trials and tribulations of one of Britains great medieval castles.

Kenilworth has played a major role in English history which included the longest siege in medieval times.

In 1235 Henry III gave Kenilworth to his sister and her husband Simon de Montfort, who was 6th Earl of Leicester. He was a nobleman of french origin and a member of the English peerage but was also the instigator and baronial opposition to the rule of King Henry III, which culminated in the Second Barons war.

At Evesham on the 4th of August 1265 Simon de Montfort entered the battle field one last time, he was completely outnumbered but led his forces in a last desperate bid to end the saga. Up against him was Prince Edward the son of Henry III who would later go on to be King Edward I.

Kenilworth was given to Robert, Earl of Leicester in 1563. An english statesman and a favourite of Elizabeth I, he was also a suitor for the queens hand over many years.

He was so keen to impress the queen he arranged one final attempt to woo her in 1575, it is said Elizabeth brought an entourage of 31 barons and 400 staff for the visit. She stayed for 19 days and the event was considered a huge success, yet even then the queen decided not to marry Leicester.

This has to be one of Britains most prominent places to visit, its 900 history tells a story of war, peace, love and heartbreak. A piece of pure theatre. From the early days of Norman settlement to the medieval times and stately royal visits. This outsanding piece of architecture remains, and with it a beauty, as a strikingly lavish and highly significant part of English heritage.

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