Stay at Holiday Inn Express® Warwick – Stratford-upon-Avon for easy access to top attractions including Warwick Castle, Warwick Racecourse and the University of Warwick. Located just off the M40, 20-minutes from Birmingham Airport and the NEC, relax in modern rooms with free Wi-Fi, TVs and ironing facilities. Take a trip to Warwick Castle, less than five minutes away, to explore one of the country's most iconic and well-preserved medieval castles. Catch a horse race or an event at Warwick Racecourse, just down the road, or visit loved ones studying at University of Warwick. The neighbouring towns are worth exploring. Head to Leamington Spa, known for its stunning architecture and beautiful parks. Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare, if you’re a fan of history and literature. Or go to Kenilworth to wander around the 12th century Castle and Elizabethan Gardens. Stroll around the National Trust’s Charlecote Park, an impressive mansion set in acres of parkland or attend a show at Warwick Arts Centre or Royal Shakespeare Theatre. In the evenings, order light meals and drinks from the bar and wake up to a free buffet breakfast.